Childminder in Thurrock

Inspection date 10 December 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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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 make the best use of the information gained from her assessments of children's learning. She does not routinely incorporate children's next steps in learning into activities and experiences to help children make good progress. n The childminder does not consistently promote effective strategies to engage parents in extending their children's learning at home. n The childminder has not established a two-way flow of information with other settings that children attend to support their learning and development more effectively. n The childminder does not help children to link letters to sounds. n The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively to identify all areas of weakness in her practice.

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It has the following strengths

n Children are confident and form strong bonds with the childminder. Settling-in arrangements are thoughtfully planned to ensure that children's emotional needs are met. n Children behave well. The childminder offers clear rules and boundaries to help children learn right from wrong. n The childminder provides a welcoming, homely environment. She has well-equipped play areas where children are able to make choices and develop their independence.

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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 ensure that activities and play experiences support what children need to learn next and offer them the correct levels of challenge based on information gathered from assessments. 01/01/2019

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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 strengthen opportunities for sharing ideas and activities with parents to support them in extending their children's learning at home n extend partnerships with other early years settings children attend, to enable all adults involved in children's care to contribute towards their learning and development n make the most of opportunities to help children learn to hear and say initial sounds in words correctly, to promote their early reading skills n develop self-evaluation processes to consistently support the accurate identification of weaknesses and contribute towards plans for improvement.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not have effective systems to monitor children's progress and does not have a good enough knowledge and understanding of how to use assessments effectively. Therefore, she is unable to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning or identify any gaps that may occur in their development. Self-evaluation is not effective in identifying the weaknesses in her provision to help ensure that children receive the very best-quality learning experiences. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes regular child protection training and understands the procedures she must follow to report any concerns about a child's welfare she may have. The childminder risk assesses her premises and environment to enable her to identify and address any potential hazards. Children play and learn in safe and secure surroundings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder interacts with children and offers some guidance during their self- selected activities. However, activities and play experiences, on the whole, lack challenge and are not consistently based on what children need to learn next. This is because the childminder does not make good use of the information she gathers from her assessments. The childminder does not consistently pronounce initial sounds accurately when supporting children's developing awareness of naming and sounding letters of the alphabet. Furthermore, parents do not have good opportunities to be involved in their child's ongoing learning. Despite this, the childminder recognises some of the children's interests, such as role play, and provides resources for these.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder shares information regarding children's health and care needs with other providers children attend. However, she does not exchange information about children's next steps in learning and progress to support their ongoing development . Children learn about the importance of appropriate hygiene routines and a healthy lifestyle. They benefit from healthy snacks and meals. The childminder promotes children's physical development well. She does this through a variety of experiences, including outings and visiting local parks. Children are happy and settled. The childminder receives complimentary feedback from parents about the care and learning opportunities she provides.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are confident and eager to learn. However, the lack of close monitoring of their development means they are not consistently supported to make the progress of which they are capable. Nevertheless, children learn the basic skills that they will need for the next stage in their learning. For example, they begin to manage their personal care skills and make choices about how and where they wish to play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537842 Local authority Thurrock Inspection number 10079299 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Grays. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and holidays agreed in advance.

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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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Registers

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