Childminder EY363785

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy, settled and behave well in the childminder's care. The childminder is kind and caring. Children form close bonds with her and she is attentive to their emotional and care needs. The childminder has a system to track children's progress. However, she does not complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years. That said, children are developing the necessary skills they need for their future learning. The childminder has a playroom in her home where children have access to a range of age-appropriate toys. While there are some books and toys that show positive images of different people, the childminder does not yet fully support children's knowledge of our wider world and diverse communities. Younger children develop their physical skills. They sort stacking cups of different sizes. Children hold them with both hands and begin to place one on top of another. Older children speak well. They are confident and

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The provision requires improvement

enjoy talking about what they do. They recall events in their lives and trips they have been on. Children become increasingly aware of their own safety and well- being. They learn to safely cross the road and not to talk to strangers. Children learn about colours and know the difference between red and orange.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not keep up to date with changes to the education inspection framework. Children's learning is incidental as the childminder's planning for the curriculum is not broad enough to ensure that children make good progress. The planning does not always build well enough on what children already know and can do. n Some activities do not present children with enough challenge to learn. Too often, children are over directed in creative activities. The childminder does not maximise what she knows to ignite children's curiosity and allow them to find things out for themselves. That said, children enjoy their time with the childminder. n Assessments of children's learning are accurate. The childminder knows the children well. However, she does not fulfil the statutory requirement to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years and provide parents with a written summary of their child's progress in the prime areas of

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need to do better?

learning. This means that any gaps in children's progress, or additional challenge for children, may not always be identified at the earliest possible opportunity to provide swift intervention. n Children separate well from parents and/or carers. They learn to manage their own behaviour as they are gently reminded about how to play safely. The childminder gently soothes younger children and allows them time to settle on arrival. Children's care needs are well met as they have space to rest and sleep. Older children are becoming independent in their self-care. They understand

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need to do better?

29 October 2019 about good hygiene practices as they regularly wash their hands. Children are encouraged to develop good eating habits and they are introduced to healthy snacks. They have access to fresh drinking water throughout the day and learn to keep themselves hydrated. n From an early age, children begin to understand simple rules that support good behaviour. They learn about right and wrong. The childminder models good behaviour well. She reminds children about safety and they learn to play alongside each other cooperatively. Older children are tolerant of younger children in their different ways of play and learning. Children show high levels of confidence and self-esteem. However, the childminder does not consistently encourage children to learn about the wider range of people and families in our diverse communities. n Children spend time in our natural environment. They recall their experiences

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need to do better?

when they drop sticks from a bridge into water and learn that the flow of the water carries them down the river. They enjoy physical play in the garden and local parks.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a suitable understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is aware of the local procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. Safety at the premises is reviewed daily. The childminder makes a visual risk assessment of the areas, taking into account the ages of the children attending. She removes toys and equipment that may not be appropriate out of the reach of younger children. The childminder takes steps to ensure that any hazards in the home are minimised so that children can play safely.

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Due date

complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas 29/11/2019

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Due date

ensure planning for the curriculum builds on what children already know and can do to ensure they make good progress 29/11/2019

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Due date

29 October 2019 provide children with opportunities that engage, challenge and stimulate their development across the seven areas of learning, with specific reference to children exploring and developing their interests during adult-led activities. 29/11/2019

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should:

n provide opportunities for children to further explore the wide range of different people and families in our diverse society.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363785 Local authority Worcestershire Inspection number 10067036 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 0 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 18 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Redditch. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.15pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n During the inspection, the inspector spoke with children and the childminder. She observed the interactions between the children and the childminder. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises. She discussed with the childminder how she makes a daily risk assessment of the premises to ensure that children are safely cared for. n A sample of documentation was viewed, including evidence of suitability checks on adults living at the premises, policies, procedures and children's records. n The inspector observed activities planned on the day and evaluated with the childminder the impact of teaching on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

29 October 2019 29 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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