Childminder 148319

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2016 13 April 2010

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 Observation and assessment methods for all children are not effective enough to help the childminder identify children's current stages of development. This has an impact on how successful some activities are in supporting children's learning needs to help them make good progress in their development.  The childminder has not completed any evaluation of her practice since her last inspection. Therefore, she has not identified or addressed weaknesses to maintain the quality of the provision.  Links with other early years settings that children attend are not fully effective. The childminder does not share information about how children are progressing to promote consistency in their learning.

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It has the following strengths

 Children have strong attachments with the caring childminder. They demonstrate they feel safe and comfortable in her company. This supports children's emotional well- being.  Children benefit from frequent praise and encouragement, and develop positive levels of self-esteem. The childminder is a good role model and children behave well.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder shares verbal information daily with parents when their children arrive and depart.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve methods to assess and monitor the progress of children, to help identify clearly their next steps and any patterns of learning. 30/04/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 improve links with other early years settings that children attend, so that all adults are able to contribute effectively in meeting children's individual learning needs  develop an effective self-evaluation system, that includes parents views, to identify and tackle areas of weakness and help improve practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching in the playroom of the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked the evidence of suitability for all adults, and the childminder's qualifications.  The inspector took into account of the views of parents and carers from information gathered by the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, safeguarding procedures, and the childminder's written policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding training. She demonstrates a suitable awareness of child protection issues and the procedures to follow. The childminder uses her assistant in the event of an emergency; she is clear about not leaving him in sole charge of the children. The childminder informs parents verbally about their children's day and the activities they have taken part in. Parents' comments are positive about the care their children receive. The childminder does not make effective links with other early years settings children attend to promote consistency. The childminder does not reflect on her practice regularly to identify and target areas of weakness, or keep up to date with changes in legislation and practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Some aspects of teaching are good. The childminder interacts well with the children. She promotes children's early language skills. For example, she talks to them constantly and repeats words to help children hear the words correctly. The childminder encourages children to make choices for themselves. She asks them questions as they take part in activities to help them express themselves. The childminder's systems for the observation and assessment of children do not provide her with regular, and sufficient, information about children's current stage of development and their next steps in learning. Activities do not always meet all children's needs. For example, children of different ages take part in the same craft activity planned for the more-able children. The childminder does not adapt the activity to take into account the youngest children's needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home; she offers young children reassurance when required. The childminder praises and encourages children, reminding them to share and take turns as they play. Children understand the rules of the setting. For example, they know they need to sit down at the table to eat. Children learn about healthy lifestyles, such as washing their hands before eating. The childminder supports children well to promote their understanding about keeping themselves safe. For example, they help to tidy-up toys before getting out more. The childminder supports children's physical development effectively. For example, they take part in regular activities in the local area and in the garden when weather permits.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make steady progress relative to their starting points. They develop their confidence and behave well. Children develop their independence skills. They are keen to participate in activities and enjoy their play. They acquire the basic skills to prepare them for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 148319 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 825927 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Twyford, Reading. Her husband works occasionally as an assistant. Her core hours of work are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 5pm, and Fridays from 9am to 4pm, all year round.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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