Childminder EY541239

Inspection date 15 January 2019 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 consistently make best use of her observations of children's play to accurately assess their development. She does not monitor children's progress frequently enough to help her identify any gaps in children's learning. n The childminder does not use what she knows about the children well enough to plan effectively for their next stages of learning. n The childminder does not consistently use information shared by parents about children's learning experiences at home, to inform her planning. n The childminder has not yet developed effective strategies to enable her to work in partnership with other early years settings that children attend.

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It has the following strengths

n Children form close and caring relationships with the childminder. They approach her confidently and enjoy the interaction they receive from her. n Children learn to share and cooperate. They enjoy playing with and alongside each other. The childminder calmly reminds them about good sharing and taking turns. Children learn to respect each other and to be kind. n Children are provided with good opportunities to explore the local area and places of interest. The childminder organises a wide range of trips and outings to enhance children's outdoor learning experiences.

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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 assessment is precise and accurate and provides a clear picture of how children are progressing from their starting points 12/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement effective planning that takes account of children's learning needs and interests to provide challenging and enjoyable experiences across all areas of learning. 12/02/2019

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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 develop further the arrangements for sharing information with parents about their children's learning n improve the two-way-flow of information between settings that children attend, to strengthen planning and help identify any gaps in children's learning.

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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 an adult-led 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 spoke to children at appropriate times throughout 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 has not yet developed effective ways to involve all parents in their children's learning. Some parents share information with the childminder about their child's home experiences. However, the childminder is not using this information effectively to inform her planning. She has not yet built effective partnerships with other settings that children attend to enable her to share relevant information about children's learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the possible indicators of abuse and knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child's safety or welfare. She is committed to developing and improving her practice. The childminder attends and completes a wide range of training and is beginning to embed the knowledge that she gains through training to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder observes children at play and is beginning to use this information to help her assess their development. However, assessment is not yet accurate or precise enough to help identify and close any gaps in children's learning. The childminder provides a daily selection of toys for the children that she knows they will enjoy playing with. However, she does not plan challenging and stimulating learning experiences based on individual children's learning needs. Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They have fun putting together wooden train tracks and talking to her about how to fix the pieces together. The childminder helps to extend children's communication and language. For example, they participate in regular singing and rhyme sessions. Children choose a visual prompt which relates to one of the songs or rhymes they know and enthusiastically sing with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses identified in the childminder's planning for children's learning have an impact on their social and emotional development. Children are not provided with good opportunities to make choices in their play and further strengthen their ability to guide their own learning. Children learn how to keep themselves healthy. They understand the importance of handwashing before they eat. The childminder acts as a good role model, consistently washing her hands when she has attended to any personal care for the children. Children sit together at mealtimes and enjoy food brought from home. The childminder encourages them to consider which foods are good for them by talking to them about their lunch. Children enjoy outdoor experiences daily. The childminder makes good use of local parks and the grassed and wooded areas surrounding her home, to help promote children's physical skills.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make some progress form their starting points. However, not all children are making the best progress that they are capable of. Children learn the basic skills required for their next stage of learning, such as school. They generally articulate their feelings well and are beginning to develop new words to express themselves. Children recognise some colours and name a range of shapes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541239 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10090382 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Chelmsford, Essex. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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