Childminder EY231882

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 2016 2 October 2013

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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:

 The childminder has failed to inform Ofsted of building work carried out on the premises, which is a breach in the requirements of the Early Years Register.  The childminder does not support children's progress effectively at all times. He plans resources and activities around the children's interests but does not specifically tailor these to meeting their individual targets for learning.  The childminder's monitoring is basic and does not clearly identify where children are making slower rates of progress than their peers. He does not swiftly plan to help close gaps in children's progress to help them quickly catch up. They only make steady progress as a result.  The childminder does not fully reflect on practice with his co-childminder to identify and support ongoing improvements to the provision for children. Therefore, he does not always focus any improvements made on areas most in need of change.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has friendly partnerships with parents and he works with them to ensure he meets children's care needs fully. He highlights activities their children have enjoyed so they can provide similar experiences for them at home.  Children have daily opportunities for fresh air, exercise and outdoor play. They make good use of the childminder's garden, frequently visit local parks and open spaces.  The childminder organises well-resourced play areas that are inviting to children.

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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

 consider the individual needs of each child, including those who need more support, and use this information to plan challenging and enjoyable experiences that cover all the areas of learning and development effectively 25/07/2016

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 monitor the educational programmes effectively to identify and target weaker aspects of children's learning through good-quality teaching in order to improve outcomes for all children. 25/07/2016

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

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Due Date

 develop effective self-evaluation processes to identify areas of weakness to improve practice and outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector discussed the children's development with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the process of self-evaluation with the childminder and how he obtains the views of all those that use his provision.  The inspector examined a selection of documentation, including parental comments.  The inspector spoke to a parent and considered their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a suitable knowledge of local safeguarding children procedures and generally keeps up to date with changes to legislation by accessing some online training. He carries out safety checks to help keep children safe inside and outdoors. This minimised the risk to children when building work took place on the premises, which Ofsted was unaware of previously. The childminder has undertaken some of the previous actions and recommendations. He has a first-aid qualification and understands how to respond to accidents and emergencies, and there is now a clear key- person system. The childminder does not use robust self-evaluation to monitor the quality of the provision, improve teaching or identify gaps in learning. Children are not developing as well in areas, such as communication and social skills, as a result.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Teaching is not having a good enough impact on children's learning. The childminder provides activities that generally keep children occupied and happy. However, he does not plan sufficiently challenging activities to support children to make good progress in their learning. The childminder plays alongside the children and follows their interests. He sometimes uses questions to challenge their learning and to check children's understanding. However, sometimes he leaves children to play and does not extend their learning sufficiently, particularly in early communication. The childminder provides some activities that help children express their creativity; for example, they draw using chalks or colour in pre-printed pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder has a warm and caring relationship with the children. However, children are not always as motivated and interested in their learning as possible. The childminder supports them well during care routines. He helps them to wash their hands and younger children have opportunities to feed themselves as they eat wholesome snacks and lunches either made by the childminder or brought from home. He promotes children's awareness of how to be healthy and safe through their play, discussions and regular events. The childminder helps children to behave well. They join in adult-directed activities, although do not yet show sustained concentration or motivation in their play.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children learn some basic skills in order to prepare them for the next steps in their learning and eventual move to school. Older children recognise numbers and colours, and make marks. Younger children explore technology as they push buttons on toys that activate sound and light. Children are becoming independent. Overall, children make sound progress in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY231882 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1048800 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 registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. He lives in the Lower Earley area of Reading, Berkshire. He offers care on a daily basis, before and after school, and during school holidays. He co-minds with his wife.

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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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