Duffy, Elizabeth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 2016 7 May 2014

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 does not keep written records of any medication that is administered, or gain written consent from parents to do so, in line with requirements. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not complete the required progress check for children when aged between two and three years, to identify any early gaps in their learning.  The childminder does not fully promote children's understanding of differences between themselves and others and the wider world, to support their awareness of diversity.  At times, the childminder does not fully support children to develop an understanding of good hygiene practices.  The childminder's self-evaluation process is not strong enough to ensure that all requirements are met.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a welcoming environment and forms positive relationships with parents and children. She helps children make steady progress in their learning and supports their emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder uses effective methods, such as skilful questioning, to help children think, solve problems and develop good communication and language skills.  Children respect each other and the environment. For example, they play cooperatively, behave well and help with daily routines, such as tidying away toys.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 keep a written record each time medication is administered to a child and ensure written consent is obtained from all parents 29/07/2016

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Due Date

 implement the progress check for children when aged between two and three years and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas of learning. 29/08/2016

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

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Due Date

 increase opportunities for children to learn more about the differences and similarities between themselves and other people, in the local community and the wider world  offer more consistent support for children to learn about the importance of developing good personal hygiene routines  review the system for self-evaluation to help ensure that all requirements are met.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder and children during play.  The inspector read feedback from parents to gain their views.  The inspector examined a sample of policies, documents and children's records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe, including the procedure to follow if she has concerns for a child's welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice and gains parents' views to make some positive changes, but her evaluation is not precise enough to ensure that all requirements are met. For instance, she informs parents when she gives medication to children but does not keep the required written records. The childminder updates her knowledge in different ways to improve her skills. For example, she attends training, shares information with other childminders, and carries out research. Appropriate systems are in place to share information with other settings to complement children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder observes children as they play and uses this information to plan suitable activities to support their learning. She generally monitors the progress children make and shares her findings with parents to involve them in their children's learning. However, she does not complete the progress check for children aged two years, as required. The childminder includes mathematics well during play. For example, children recognise colours, count and compare sizes. Children recall events that happen at home and take part in meaningful discussions with the childminder. They enjoy listening to stories and using their imaginative skills. Children visit local groups where they have opportunities to develop their social skills and mix with others. However, the childminder has not fully extended their experiences to help them learn about differences between themselves and others in the wider world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not have secure arrangements to administer medication to children. She does not keep the records required. However, in other respects, the childminder places a strong focus on promoting children's safety and teaches them how to keep themselves and others safe. For example, children are able to discuss the procedures they follow if there is a fire. The childminder helps children learn about healthy eating. However, at times, she does not fully support their awareness of good hygiene practices.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make steady progress from their starting points and their achievements are generally at least typical for their age. They are confident and show an eagerness to learn. Children gain suitable skills to prepare them for the next stages in their learning and for school. For instance, they learn to recognise their names and develop their early literacy skills well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463121 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1049804 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Windsor, Berkshire. She works from 7.30am until 6.30am on Monday to Friday for most of the year.

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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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