Childminder EY339855

Inspection date 10 September 2018 Previous inspection date 7 July 2015

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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 complete thorough enough risk assessments to ensure all hazards are minimised to keep children safe, with particular regard to the large outdoor play equipment. n The childminder's tracking of children's progress does not enable her to identify accurately what they can already do and need to do next. This does not help her to plan activities that consistently challenge and engage children, to help them make good progress overall. n The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share information about what they know their children can already do when they first start and their ongoing achievements from home. n The childminder does not place a priority on professional development that helps her to strengthen her knowledge and teaching skills. She does not evaluate her provision effectively enough to help identify the areas that need improvement.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder provides a relaxed, home-from-home environment. She has a fun and friendly rapport with children. Children enjoy her company and are at ease in her care. n The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of what behaviour is expected of them. They receive regular praise for their achievements, learn to share, take turns and behave well. n Children take part in regular and varied trips in the local community, such as to toddler groups, the park and library. They benefit from the opportunities to use a range of different equipment and develop their social skills with children of a similar age.

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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 implement effective risk assessments to identify and minimise potential risks, with specific regard to the trampoline 13/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve how tracking is used to assess children's abilities accurately and use this information to plan activities that challenge children effectively and build on what they already know and can do, to ensure they make the progress of which they are capable. 13/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n strengthen partnerships with parents and encourage them to share what they know about their child's achievements at the start and on an ongoing basis, and provide them with information to help them continue their child's learning at home n develop systems for self-evaluation and focus professional development further on raising the overall quality of practice.

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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 outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation with the childminder, including policies, evidence of suitability of household members, and observation and assessment documentation. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder ensures that children are appropriately supervised. However, she does not always pay enough regard to ensuring that young children are safe when using larger play equipment, such as the trampoline. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She accesses mandatory training and meets with other childminder's to help keep herself up to date with changes to legislation and guidance. However, she does not target her professional development well enough to build on her assessment and teaching skills to raise outcomes for children even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder gets to know the children in her care well. She talks confidently about their interests and what they like to do. The childminder carries out some observations and assessments of children's progress. However, she does not always use this information effectively to support their learning fully. At times, children do not sustain their interests and they are not consistently supported to build on what they already know and can do. That said, children are happy and enjoy exploring the resources available. For example, they begin to develop an awareness of shapes and sizes as the childminder encourages them to post coloured blocks in the corresponding shaped hole. Children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories that are read to them. The childminder talks with parents when they collect their child. However, she does not always encourage them to share what they know of their child's learning, to help her

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

plan or share information about how they can guide their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in leadership and management and assessment mean that children's safety are not fully assured and they are not consistently challenged in their learning. That said, children settle quickly and develop close attachments with the childminder. They invite her to join in with their play and seek her out for reassurance when they are unsure. The childminder gathers information from parents about children's specific care needs and ensures that these are consistently met. She works with parents to ensure children benefit from a balanced range of food to contribute to their good health. The childminder encourages children to follow appropriate hygiene procedures, such as wiping their hands before eating lunch.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children work within the expected development that is typical for their age and make suitable progress. They develop some of the key skills they need for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school. Children are sociable and develop friendships. They show confidence and agility in their physical skills as they kick and throw balls to one another, and manoeuvre sit-and-ride toys around obstacles with increasing skill.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339855 Local authority Leicestershire Inspection number 10064463 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 7 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives on the outskirts of Braunstone town, Leicester. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Registers

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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