Childminder EY432566

Inspection date 17 December 2018 Previous inspection date 24 November 2014

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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 demonstrate sufficient knowledge of how children learn and develop. She does not plan and provide activities that are well matched to children's learning needs. n The childminder does not ensure that children have regular access to outdoor play to support their physical development. n The childminder does not ensure that children have enough space to play with the different resources that are available for them. n The childminder does not review her practice well enough. She does not identify professional development opportunities to help her promote good-quality care and education.

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It has the following strengths

n The children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They arrive at the setting enthusiastically and are keen to play and learn. n Parents make positive comments about the quality of care that the childminder provides. They feel well informed about their children's day. n The childminder supports children's early communication skills well, asking questions that promote thinking and talking.

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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 quality of teaching and provide all children with consistently challenging learning experiences that are tailored to their individual learning needs to help them make good progress 28/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that children are provided with daily access to an outdoor play environment. 28/02/2019

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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 review the organisation of the indoor play area to ensure that children have sufficient space to take part in activities comfortably n develop self-evaluation processes that support the ongoing improvement of the provision and raise the quality to a good level.

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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 observed a planned activity and evaluated this 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 took account of the views of parents through verbal feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder is not sufficiently focused on self-improvement and has not taken enough responsibility for her own professional development. This means her knowledge is not up to date and children do not benefit from a good-quality learning experience. The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents who welcome the daily verbal feedback they receive. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She carries out risk assessments to ensure any hazards are removed or minimised.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not demonstrate a secure understanding of the needs and capabilities of the children in her care. Teaching is variable. The childminder's planning is heavily focused on older children and does not always take account of what younger children need to learn next. However, the childminder does support children's communication skills well. She listens carefully to what children say and responds to their conversations in ways that extend their thinking. The childminder supports older children's early literacy skills. For example, she models the sounds of letters as they complete an alphabet puzzle together and provides different opportunities for children to make marks on paper.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not provide children with access to outdoor play or plan for daily outdoor activities. This means children do not have enough regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The childminder does not make regular local outings to broaden children's experiences and support their physical skills. The indoor environment is not organised well to allow enough space for children to engage in all of their chosen activities. For example, they are unable to complete the large floor puzzle they have chosen because there is not enough space to do so. The childminder does develop warm and caring relationships with children which support their emotional development. She praises children for their achievements which encourages their engagement in activities and supports their self-esteem. Children behave well. The childminder has established clear rules that children understand and respond to.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in teaching means that children do not make the best possible progress from their starting points. However, children are broadly working at typical levels of development for their age. They make independent choices and are keen to communicate their thoughts and feelings. At times, they show kindness to each other and are learning to share and take turns. They use their imagination as they dress up and pretend to feed dolls. They display early mathematical awareness as they count objects and fit themselves inside empty boxes. Children are gaining some of the basic skills in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432566 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 10069434 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 24 November 2014

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. She cares for children all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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