Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 May 2018 15 November 2013

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not keep a consistent record of all children's hours of attendance.  The childminder does not gather precise information from parents about what children know and can do prior to starting at her setting.  The childminder does not fully involve parents in their children's ongoing learning to support children to make good progress.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment. Children form close bonds with the childminder. This has a positive effect on their emotional well-being. Children demonstrate that they are comfortable in their environment and feel safe and secure in the childminder's care.  Children follow good hygiene routines and enjoy healthy snacks and meals. They have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air in the childminder's garden or on trips out to places, such as local parks, rivers and ponds. These help to promote children's good health and support their physical well-being.  The childminder engages with other early years settings that children attend so that children experience some continuity in their care and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 keep a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance 29/05/2018

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Due Date

 gather more detailed information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start at the setting to plan effectively from the start. 09/07/2018

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 encourage all parents to be fully involved in their children's ongoing learning to share what children learn at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and children's records and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not keep a consistent record of all children's attendance. However, she knows which children are in her care on a daily basis. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the appropriate action to take if she were to have concerns about a child. The childminder supervises children well. She makes regular checks of all areas used by children to help to ensure they are safe and suitable. For example, the childminder reminds children to stay off the long grass in her garden. The childminder reflects on her practice to identify ongoing improvements. She regularly meets with other childminders in the area and completes training courses to acquire new skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder asks parents to share some information about their children when they first start at her setting. However, she does not gather precise information about what children already know in order to identify and plan effectively for what they need to learn next. Children have free access to a wide range of toys and resources. The childminder gets down to children's level and talks to them as they play. She responds well to babies' vocalisation and babbles, and models language. The childminder observes children and adequately assesses their progress. She plans creative activities that she knows the children will enjoy, such as decorating a crown or biscuit. The childminder offers children support. However, she does not engage parents well enough in their children's learning to promote consistency between the setting and home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to support new children to settle. She keeps parents well informed about their children's day. This supports children's welfare and continuity of care. Children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. Behaviour is good. The childminder routinely provides children with praise and encouragement as she recognises their efforts and achievements. Children develop their sense of self-esteem. The childminder helps to extend children's social skills. For example, she regularly attends local groups with the children. Children also become familiar with other settings. For example, when they accompany the childminder to collect older children from nursery and school. This means that children's confidence is developing in new situations.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in swiftly identifying children's starting points mean that some children do not make enough progress in all areas of learning. Nonetheless, children develop the basic skills needed to be ready for school. Children become more independent. For example, they collect their shoes and put them on before going outdoors. Babies have adequate space to move. They build their confidence as they actively explore and make choices for themselves. Children of all ages enjoy looking at books. They enjoy physical play and manage their self-care skills relevant to their age and level of ability. Children recognise colours and are cooperative with their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY231058 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1064326 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Witham, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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