Childminder EY450454

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 May 2018 14 June 2016

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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 Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 The childminder does not always manage behaviour in a manner that is appropriate for the child's age and stage of development. For example, she spends a significant amount of time explaining sharing and turn-taking to children who are too young to understand. As a result, they continue to fight over toys.  The childminder does not use the information she obtains from assessing what children need to learn well enough. She does not plan activities that challenge children sufficiently so that they make good progress.  The childminder fails to identify the poor teaching provided by her co-childminder, and has not taken any steps to ensure there is consistency in the support children receive. As a result, children do not make the best possible progress in their learning.

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It has the following strengths

 Parents are very complimentary about the care the childminder provides. They comment positively about how well their children settle with the childminder, and value the regular communication with her that keeps them informed.  The childminder teaches children about the importance and significance of good hygiene, such as washing hands before meals and after using the toilet. She speaks kindly to the children and acts as a good role model.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 ensure children's behaviour is managed appropriately for their ages and stages of development, particularly with regards to younger children 08/06/2018

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Due Date

 use information about each child’s individual needs, interests and stage of development to plan and provide challenging and enjoyable experiences. 29/06/2018

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

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Due Date

 improve your self-evaluation to accurately identify weaknesses in the learning and development delivered at your setting, particularly with regards to the overall quality of teaching.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the children, the childminder and her co-childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, accident records and relevant policies and procedures.  The inspector and the childminder observed children during activities and discussed children's learning and progress.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder carries out some self-evaluation by seeking the views of parents and holding discussions with her co-childminder about what is going well. However, the self- evaluation is not accurate as it does not identify weaknesses in her practice or help her to improve her service. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is able to identify signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child. The childminder has some systems in place to help her communicate with others involved in children’s care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder obtains information from parents when children first start, and completes her own observations to assess children's starting points. However, she does not then use this information well when engaging with children or planning activities. For example, she has limited verbal interaction with younger children, including those she has identified as needing support with their speech and language. Generally, there are enough resources to occupy children in activities, however, the childminder does not monitor this closely enough to ensure all areas of learning are equally well promoted. For example, younger children have limited opportunities to develop their confidence to explore, as they are sat in high chairs for long periods of time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children have a strong attachment to the childminder and her co-childminder. For example, when children are upset, they seek comfort from either of them. Older children develop some skills that help them to learn how to share and take turns and to build relationships. However, the childminder does not help younger children learn how to play successfully with their friends. This sometimes leads to a chaotic atmosphere as children argue over toys. Children generally settle well in the childminder’s home. However, the childminder does not always organise routines to support children’s needs well. For example, some children are sat waiting a long time for their lunch to arrive and this results in them becoming restless and crying.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children gain some skills that help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning such as school. They learn skills such as changing their clothes independently and self- care. However, there are times when children are not sufficiently involved in activities to fully support their communication and language skills. Although children generally enjoy their time with the childminder, she does not ensure they have access to resources that support all areas of their learning. For example, they have little access to equipment that encourages them to practise their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450454 Local authority Wiltshire Inspection number 1134951 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Old Sarum, on the outskirts of Salisbury in Wiltshire. The childminder cares for children on weekdays throughout the year from 6.00am to 6.30pm. She also offers overnight care. She works with her husband who is also a childminder. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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