Childminder 105597

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2016 12 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 have a good enough understanding of assessing children's development accurately to help her plan age-appropriate and challenging activities that reflect their interests.  Outcomes for children require improvement. The childminder does not have a thorough understanding of how to consistently support young children's communication and language development to help them make good progress.  The childminder does not always share detailed information about children's development with staff at other settings children attend to fully promote continuity in their care and learning.  The childminder does not focus effectively enough on evaluating her practice. She does not accurately identify areas that need improving to ensure children reach good or better outcomes.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a nurturing and loving environment for young children. She helps them to develop secure emotional attachments.  Children learn to develop positive values that support them to behave well, develop good manners and respect others.  The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of promoting children's good health. For example, children enjoy nutritious foods and snacks.

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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 use of observations and assessment to check children's progress more effectively and use the information gained to plan for each child's individual needs, interests and stage of development to help them make good progress 20/07/2016

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 develop a secure knowledge of how to promote children's language and communication skills consistently. 20/07/2016

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

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Due Date

 strengthen the partnership with other professionals in order to support each child's all- round development more effectively  develop an effective self-evaluation process that identifies how to continually improve outcomes for children and includes ongoing professional development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and the children interacting during play activities.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection, regarding her practice and the arrangements for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector checked the documentation the childminder uses to support her practice.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has addressed some of the weaknesses identified at her last inspection. For example, she now ensures effective hygiene practices are maintained to support children's good health. However, improvements are inconsistent as the childminder does not evaluate her practice effectively enough. She has not identified where she needs to make improvements to raise the quality of teaching, learning and assessment, so all children make better progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder makes some observations of children's learning. However, she lacks a clear awareness of how to use the information to accurately assess, identify and plan for what they need to learn next. This hinders children's progress to get the best possible start for their future learning. Nevertheless, children are happy and make choices about their play from the activities provided. For example, they show interest in building with bricks and recognise colours and numbers as they build towers. They enjoy completing puzzles and sharing books together. However, the childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to extend and develop young children's communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

All children benefit from the attention and support the childminder provides, which helps them feel safe and secure. For example, children often approach the childminder for cuddles and invite her to join in with their play. The childminder ensures that children get lots of opportunities for fresh air and outdoor play to support their physical development and well-being. For example, they spend time in the garden and go out daily for walks to parks or in the neighbourhood. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's day. However, she does not always share information with other settings children attend to support continuity in their care and learning effectively.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are generally motivated to learn and concentrate well during activities. They learn to share and to take turns, and develop good independence skills in preparation for starting school. For example, they help to tidy up and are able to communicate their immediate needs when they want a snack. However, not all children make consistently good progress, particularly in their communication and language skills, due to the weaknesses identified in the childminder's teaching practices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 105597 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1048565 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Windsor, Berkshire. The childminder works Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, expect for bank holidays and family 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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