Poffley, Kerensa Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 July 2015 17 October 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder uses all opportunities to promote children's learning and development in all areas.  The childminder actively engages with children in their play activities. She also knows when to let children explore independently. As a result, children are active and inquisitive learners who are confident to take risks appropriate to their age.  The childminder provides good support for children moving to school or other early years settings. She ensures that children are able to communicate their needs effectively and that they are confident and independent.  The childminder has a clear understanding of how to keep children safe. She has a robust procedure to follow should she have any concerns about their well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles by encouraging children to play outside to get fresh air and exercise. However, she does not encourage children to choose the healthiest drink options.  There is a wide variety of exciting and stimulating resources for children to choose from. However, children are not encouraged to tidy the resources away when they are finished with them. As a result, the floor becomes cluttered and children are unable to move freely in the playroom.  The childminder seeks to constantly improve and tries to provide the best outcomes for children. Although she takes into account the views of parents and children's enjoyment of activities, she is not fully successful in identifying all priorities for development.

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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

 develop further the use of reflective practice and self-evaluation to identify strengths and priorities for development that will continuously improve the quality of the provision for all children.  offer more consistent encouragement for children to understand the importance of healthy lifestyles .  encourage children to tidy away toys they are not using to ensure that they are able to move freely in the playroom.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children during their indoor and outdoor play activities, as well as their snack routine.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, risk assessments and relevant policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

Children thoroughly enjoy engaging in imaginative play outdoors. They also enjoy experimenting and have a rapidly developing understanding of cause and effect. For example, the children enjoy watching what happens to ice cubes when they are placed in water. The childminder promotes children's understanding of their experiments by skilfully questioning them, according to their age and ability, to encourage them to problem-solve. Children enjoy looking at books and identifying numbers in their environment. They also enjoy experimenting with musical instruments and they talk about the different sounds they make. Young children enjoy moving in different ways and the childminder uses this to actively promote their physical development. The childminder regularly monitors and assesses children's learning and development. She accurately identifies how to move them on in their learning and she shares this information with parents. As a result, all children

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good

The childminder engages in good partnerships with parents. She actively works with them to provide any additional support needed for children. As a result, children's needs are quickly identified and met. The childminder shares good relationships with the staff at other settings the children attend; she effectively shares all the relevant information with them about the children's learning and development to ensure continuity of teaching and care. The childminder is a good role model and positively promotes good behaviour and manners. As a result, children are exceptionally well-behaved. They play well together, share and take turns. The children also display a clear awareness and understanding of each other's feelings. The childminder encourages good hygiene routines and she ensures that children wash their hands before eating and after going to the toilet. She consistently encourages and praises the children and, as a result, they are confident and motivated to

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her role and responsibility in implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage. She makes use of relevant policies and procedures, as well as robust risk assessments, to maintain children's safety and well- being. The childminder ensures that her first-aid training and knowledge of how to keep children safe is kept regularly updated. She has also expressed her wish to attend more relevant courses for her professional development. The childminder displays great enthusiasm for her role and values children's happiness and security. Parents are highly satisfied with the service she provides and the children are happy and settled in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284971 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 833653 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Theale, Berkshire. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round except for family and bank holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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