Childminder 222179

Inspection date 20 August 2018 Previous inspection date 15 July 2016

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

n The childminder does not always make effective use of her observations of children to provide challenging and enjoyable learning experiences, tailored to their individual needs. n The progress check for children aged between two and three years is not robust and lacks sufficient detail to share with parents about their children's strengths and areas for development. n The information the childminder gathers from parents at the start of a placement does not include enough detail about what children can do in order to inform sharper initial assessments.

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It has the following strengths

n Children have formed close relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They are confident to approach them with their wants and needs and welcome their interactions as they play. n Children enjoy the toys and resources available to them and make independent choices in their play. They explore the environment with confidence. n Children are encouraged to be independent in their self-care. They understand and follow clear hygiene routines.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date improve the use of observation and assessment to plan suitably challenging and enjoyable learning experiences that help all children to make good progress 23/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure a review of children's progress at the age of two provides parents with a written summary of their children's development in the prime areas and clearly identifies children's strengths and areas for improvement 23/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

strengthen partnerships with parents and support them to share what they know about their children's achievements when they start. 23/11/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant throughout the inspection about their practice, and children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Overall, the childminders monitoring of her own practice and that of her assistant is not robust enough to ensure all weaknesses are identified. As a result, assessment of children's learning is weak and is not sharply focused on identifying and planning for children's individual learning needs. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have improved their knowledge of safeguarding procedures. They have worked closely with local authority advisors to implement and follow robust policies and now understand how to report concerns they may have about children or adults. Children play in a safe and secure environment and the areas they use are regularly risk assessed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has some knowledge and understanding of how to support children's learning and development. She is less aware of children's precise learning needs as she does not effectively assess their development and plan challenging experiences to help them progress even further. Furthermore, as part of the assessment process parents are not encouraged to share what they know their child can do when they start. The required progress check for children aged between two and three years, does not provide a suitable summary of children's progress and the next steps in their development. However, the childminder and her assistant support children as they play. They listen, have discussions and ask appropriate questions to support children's communication and language skills. Children enjoy completing puzzles and playing matching games.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in teaching, learning and assessment impact on children's personal development and welfare. However, despite this children are happy in the childminder's home and their care needs are well met, for example they settle easily. Children's behaviour is good and they respond appropriately to gentle reminders from the childminder and her assistant to share toys and take turns in activities. Children receive praise and encouragement from the childminder and her assistant for their achievements. This helps them to feel confident and raises their self-esteem. Children practise their physical skills on challenging play equipment in the garden.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are gaining basic skills to support their future learning. Progress is not good enough as activities are not specifically planned to meet children's interests and do not challenge what they can already do. Despite this, children are learning to follow instructions and play well together. They confidently manage personal tasks, such as putting on their shoes and washing their hands.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 222179 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10068262 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 15 July 2016

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The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Eaton Socon, Cambridgeshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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