Childminder EY476947

Inspection date 28 November 2018 Previous inspection date 22 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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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not keep all of the records required for childminding. She does not obtain written permission from parents for each particular medicine given to children or keep a record of medicine she administers. She does not keep an accurate daily written record of children's hours of attendance. n The childminder does not complete a progress check for all children aged between two and three years, and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development, as required. n Plans for children's learning do not focus strongly enough on what they need to learn next. The childminder misses opportunities to extend children's learning during activities and help them to consistently make the best possible progress. n The childminder has not established fully effective arrangements for gathering information about children's experiences and achievements outside of her setting, to

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This is a provision that requires improvement

inform her assessments and help develop consistency in children's learning and care. n The childminder does not evaluate her provision and practice rigorously enough to meet all requirements and address any areas for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder offers a welcoming home environment for children. They have easy access to a variety of suitable toys and play materials in the home and outside in the garden. n Children have good relationships with the childminder and are happy and settled in her care.

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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 obtain prior written permission from parents for each individual medication administered to children and keep a written record of all medicine given 28/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep an accurate daily record of the names of children cared for on the premises, including their hours of attendance 28/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve understanding of and implement a process to complete the required progress check for children aged between two and three years and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development. 28/01/2019

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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 develop the planning of activities to focus more precisely on what children need to learn next, to support them to make consistently good progress n extend the arrangements further for gathering information about children's achievements and learning outside of the childminding setting and at home, to help ensure a more consistent approach n develop self-evaluation processes to identify and address weaknesses in the provision more quickly and drive forward continual improvement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development. n The inspector looked around the areas of the home used by children. n The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's learning journals.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively to review her provision and has not made sure that all legal requirements are met. For example, she has failed to fulfil the requirement to keep an accurate record of children's hours of attendance. Nonetheless, the childminder knows which days children attend and records when they are absent. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to recognise and report any child protection concerns. She keeps up to date and develops her skills by sharing ideas with other childminders and using online resources. The childminder has positive relationships with parents and provides updates about children's day-to-day care and activities. However, she has not fully established effective ways of gathering information about what children learn and do at home and at other settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not complete the required progress check for all children between the ages of two and three years, to help identify any gaps in their learning promptly and provide support where needed. However, she carries out some observations of children's progress and has an awareness of their interests. Children take part in a variety of experiences that they enjoy, although the childminder does not always consider how to plan carefully to make the best use of activities to support children's next steps in learning. For instance, at times, she misses opportunities to help them move forward in their early maths and literacy skills. Nonetheless, children engage with activities well. The childminder encourages them to practise their existing skills. For example, they carefully use tools to shape and cut play dough and they enjoy sharing stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in the leadership and management of the provision mean that children's welfare is not fully assured. For example, the childminder does not gain written permission from parents or record information about all medication given. However, the impact on children is reduced as the childminder contacts parents and agrees arrangements with them before she administers any medication. The childminder checks her home thoroughly to help identify and reduce any potential hazards and supervises children vigilantly at all times. She is warm and caring and offers children gentle reassurance and praise. Children behave well. They enjoy being active and playing outside. They benefit from local outings that help broaden their experiences, such as regular visits to help grow vegetables at the childminder's allotment.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not fully supported to make the best possible progress from their starting points due to weaknesses in the childminder's assessments and planning. Nevertheless, they gain a range of skills that helps prepare them for their future learning and starting school. They become more independent and begin to do things for themselves, such as choosing resources and washing their hands before eating. Children practise their physical skills and confidently use cutlery. They concentrate well on activities and become absorbed in their play. Young children benefit from opportunities to develop their language and communication skills, such as regular 'sing and sign' sessions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476947 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 10075899 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 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 22 July 2016

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The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Copthorne, near Crawley, West Sussex. She cares for children from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday throughout the year.

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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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