Home Childcarer in Warwickshire

Inspection date 8 May 2019 Previous inspection date 22 November 2018

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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 ensure all required documentation is available for inspection. n The childminder's assessments of children's learning are not robust enough to identify any gaps in their development and know precisely what children need to learn next. n Self-evaluation is not effective. The childminder does not identify all weaknesses in her practice or ways to overcome these to improve outcomes for children.

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It has the following strengths

n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has clear and consistent rules and routines in place. Children are confident, polite and use good manners. n The childminder interacts with children in a positive manner. Children enjoy plenty of eye contact with the childminder and she gives them lots of praise and encouragement. This helps to promote children's self-esteem and confidence. n Parents say their children are safe and that in the short time they have been attending they have learnt so much.

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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 all required documentation is available for inspection 29/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve the assessment of children's progress to clearly identify any gaps in their development and identify precisely what they need to learn next. 29/05/2019

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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 make effective use of self-evaluation to help identify and address all weaknesses in practice and improve outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector was given a tour of all areas of the house. n The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took into account the views of parents from written references.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the child protection procedures and knows what to do should she have a concern about a child. She is clear about the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation. She knows how to assess risks in her home and on outings to help keep children as safe as possible. For example, evacuation signs and notices are displayed around the house. The childminder now holds a current first-aid certificate which means she can treat children appropriately in the event of an accident. The childminder does not ensure all required documentation is available for inspection, such as accident and medication records. The childminder has completed several courses over the last few years to keep her knowledge up to date. However, the childminder has not yet precisely identified effective ways to address weaknesses in her practice to help children to make the best possible progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder builds up a knowledge of individual children through observing them in their play, which helps her to identify their interests and some achievements. However, the way in which she assesses these achievements does not support her in clearly identifying specifically what children need to learn next. The childminder models good vocabulary and provides children with opportunities to develop their understanding of naming words. They confidently read simple words as they watch their favourite programmes. The childminder encourages counting and children capably count to 10 and beyond, and can name complex shapes. This contributes towards their mathematical skills in readiness for learning at school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children have established secure relationships with the childminder. The childminder provides some toys and resources for children to explore. They enjoy putting on sun glasses as they pretend they are going on holiday. Children learn about their own safety and know what to do if there is a fire. The childminder places a picture of a cartoon fireman at the exit. The children know they have to find the picture and line up to be escorted out of the house. The childminder supports children to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others. For example, children learn about a range of festivals throughout the year. Children's physical development is supported as they go out regularly in the community on walks and to local parks.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in the childminder's teaching and assessments means that children do not make enough progress. Nevertheless, children gain some skills required for future learning and the eventual move on to school. For example, they enjoy looking at books and name objects and shapes. Children develop their personal care skills. For example, they use the toilet independently. Children gain an understanding of healthy lifestyles and they are taught about the importance of washing their hands.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361687 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10087067 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 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 22 November 2018

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The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Hill Top, Nuneaton. She operates 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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