Childminder EY387594

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2016 10 June 2015

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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 Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 Parents are not encouraged to share important information they know about their children’s development. This means the childminder does not always have relevant information to support children’s learning.  The childminder does not always plan to meet the individual needs of younger children who attend. Some planned activities are not age appropriate and they quickly lose interest. This means that children's learning and development is not always maximised.  The childminder has taken steps to evaluate her practice. She recognises where she can make improvements to children’s learning and development. However, she has not put in place clear, targeted plans for ongoing development.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder supports children well with their language development. She helps them to attach meaning to new vocabulary through the use of pictures, stories and resources.  Children settle quickly and have strong, positive bonds with the childminder. This helps to ensure that they are emotionally secure.  The childminder offers children a varied menu of freshly prepared cooked meals and healthy snacks. As a result, children learn about healthy eating.

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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 the systems in place for sharing information with parents regarding their children's learning and development, both when they first start at the setting, and on an ongoing basis 30/04/2016

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Due Date

 plan a suitable range of learning and development activities which provide sufficient challenge for all children, especially the younger children 30/04/2016

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Due Date

 use information drawn from reviews of practice to target areas for improvement, develop the quality of teaching and maximise the learning opportunities for all children. 30/04/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of training and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of both verbal and written feedback from parents during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder generally works well with parents. She provides them with some daily communication about the care and activities provided to their children. However, communication around children's learning and progress is not discussed as regularly to support their ongoing development. The childminder recognises areas of practice where she can make improvements, but she has not been proactive in making changes to ensure that the quality of teaching and learning is consistently good. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures in place to promote children's welfare and knows how to implement them. She is clear on the process she should follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare, and is able to recognise the possible signs of abuse.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has an adequate overall understanding of how children learn. However, she does not always gather sufficient information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start at the setting. This means that initial assessments of children's learning and development are not always accurate. Although the childminder makes regular checks of children's learning, she does not always use this information to plan activities which are age appropriate for younger children. Subsequently, these children do not gain as much from some activities and do not make as much progress. The childminder does not always share information about children's learning and progress with parents so that they can extend their child's learning at home and maximise their development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children mainly enjoy their time in the setting, accessing an adequate range of resources to play with. The childminder has developed close relationships with the children in her care, and the children are happy and settled within the environment. They are confident in approaching the childminder for cuddles when they are tired, and indicating their preferences in resources to play with. The childminder encourages children to tidy away toys and wash their hands in preparation for lunch, which helps support their independence in readiness for school. Some opportunities are provided for children to develop their physical skills through outings to the local soft play centre, sensory room at the local leisure centre and toddler groups.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children develop a good range of language skills as the childminder talks to them and helps them to learn new words. They enjoy learning about shapes and numbers as they play with a variety of wooden puzzles. These activities help children to gain some important skills which will help them be ready for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387594 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1037689 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Shinfield, near Reading, in Berkshire. She operates weekdays and weekends, for the majority of the year. The childminder holds Qualified Teacher Status and an early year’s qualification. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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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