Childminder EY421822

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 November 2016 20 September 2012

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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 complete precise assessments of children's learning to monitor their progress effectively. She does not ensure that she identifies all gaps in children's learning to help them make consistently good progress.  Partnerships with parents require improvement. The childminder does not gain accurate information from parents when children first start to determine their starting points effectively. In addition, she does not share accurate information about children's progress to help them extend children's learning at home.  The childminder does not evaluate her teaching practice effectively enough. She does not accurately identify areas that she needs to improve to ensure that outcomes for children are consistently good.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder offers a safe and welcoming environment where children have access to a good range of resources both inside and outside.  The childminder supports children's growing independence well. For example, she encourages children to help with tasks, such as tidying away toys, and to make independent choices in their play.  The childminder places a strong focus on children's safety. For instance, she teaches children about road safety when on outings.

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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

 complete precise assessments of children's learning to identify any gaps quickly and monitor their progress effectively to help them make good progress 20/12/2016

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Due Date

 improve the exchange of information with parents to find out more about what children know and can do when they first start, and provide accurate information about children's progress to help them extend children's learning at home. 20/12/2016

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

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Due Date

 use self-evaluation more effectively to identify areas for development to continually improve outcomes for children.

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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 and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector read feedback from parents to gain and consider 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

The childminder has addressed the weaknesses identified at her last inspection. However, improvements are inconsistent. For example, she does not evaluate her teaching practice effectively enough. For example, she does not monitor children's progress effectively, to identify each child's learning needs across all areas of learning. The childminder completes mandatory training and talks with other childminders to share practice ideas. However, she recognises that there are some gaps in her knowledge. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to provide a safe environment. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concern for a child to protect their welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not assess children's learning precisely enough. For example, she has not identified that younger children are not making typical developmental progress in their communication and language skills. She completes daily diaries and talks with parents to update them about their child's day. However, she does not share accurate information about their child's progress to help them extend children's learning at home. The childminder uses her knowledge of how children learn to help them make some progress. For example, she introduces counting as children play and offers enjoyable activities to develop their creativity such as painting activities where children create handprints and tracks using cars.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder forms positive relationships with the children in her care. Children settle well. However, the childminder does not gather enough information about each child's starting points from their parents to plan effectively for their individual needs from the outset. The childminder supports children's awareness of healthy lifestyles well. For example, she provides opportunities for children to be physically active outdoors and children learn to eat healthily. She helps children to develop an awareness of their community, for example she takes them out in the local area. The childminder encourages children to follow appropriate hygiene routines. She supports children to learn about the rules and boundaries and children respond well to these.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make adequate progress from their starting points but there are some gaps in children's development. However, they gain appropriate skills to support their future learning and their eventual move on to school. For example, children develop confidence in their abilities and try to do things for themselves such as blowing bubbles and feeding themselves. Children develop an interest in early literacy. For instance, they enjoy writing activities and looking at books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421822 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1058981 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Tilehurst, in Reading, Berkshire. The childminder works Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, term time only.

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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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Telephone number

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