Childminder EY499601

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2018 Not applicable

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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 make best use of professional development opportunities to enhance her skills, including teaching.  The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of how to promote children's learning through effective teaching methods. She has not established an effective routine and does not plan precisely to ensure that each child receives effective support to make good progress in their learning.  Although children sometimes help to tidy resources away, the childminder does not help them to learn the reasons for maintaining a safe environment.  Although the childminder reviews some aspects of her provision, she does not use the self-evaluation process rigorously to address key weaknesses, such as the effectiveness of teaching.

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It has the following strengths

 Children receive care in welcoming surroundings. They can access a wide variety of toys that are within their reach. Children independently examine and test resources. They enjoy their own play activities and are fully at ease in the care of the childminder.  The childminder communicates well with parents about children's learning and care. She liaises consistently with other settings children also attend, which provides continuity in their learning.

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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

 make better use of professional development opportunities to increase and improve existing skills, including teaching, to offer more effective support for children's learning 16/07/2018

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Due Date

 establish an effective daily routine and provide challenging experiences that take account of each child's individual needs, to help them make good progress in all areas of learning. 16/07/2018

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

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Due Date

 help children to understand the reasons for maintaining a safe environment in which they learn and play  use self-evaluation rigorously to promptly address key weaknesses and identify any areas for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities inside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and discussed her self-evaluation process.  The inspector spoke with the children at convenient times.  The inspector read written feedback from parents.  The inspector reviewed a sample of documents and records used for the smooth running of the setting.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has attended mandatory training since registration, and she has taken advantage of other relevant courses. However, she does not make good use of her increased knowledge to effectively promote children's learning. The childminder regularly reviews her provision and identifies some areas for further development. However, she has not taken steps to make some of these improvements, such as providing a clear routine for the children's day. Parents appreciate the support the childminder provides for their children. For example, parents comment positively on the increase in their child's self-confidence. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not always use skilful techniques to help children learn. Although the childminder follows children's lead, she does not maintain a good balance between adult- led activities and their play. For example, children frequently change their play activities but the childminder does not help them to maintain their focus on any particular aspect. The childminder observes and assesses children's learning. However, she does not make effective use of the information she gathers to plan challenging activities that meet children's individual needs. Nevertheless, the childminder models some skills, such as looking after dolls and she promotes children's language skills suitably through her positive interaction. She provides appropriate resources that support children to re-enact daily living experiences. This helps children to make sense of the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not make good use of opportunities to develop children's understanding of routines and practices. Children's behaviour is generally good. However, at times, they are reluctant to join in with the childminder's requests to help tidy toys away. Children enjoy outside play and climb confidently on large play equipment. They take delight in watering plants. Children are developing an awareness of healthy lifestyles. For example, they wash their hands under supervision, before sitting at the table to eat. Children enjoy fresh fruit at snack time and they have regular access to drinking water. The childminder gives lots of encouragement and praise for them to eat the healthy contents of their lunchboxes.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not achieving good progress in all areas of learning. Nevertheless, they are developing some skills in readiness for nursery or school. Older children count confidently and they learn to write their names. They are able to put on some of their clothing independently. Younger children enjoy making marks on paper and persist in solving problems while they play. They take turns at sharing toys and use good manners when they interact with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499601 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 1048247 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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