Childminder 506104

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 January 2017 4 March 2013

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not have an up-to-date awareness of safeguarding matters, as required. For example, she does not know who to contact if she has concerns about the safety and well-being of children. This compromises children's welfare and is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not identify what children know and can do when they first start. She does not take account of children's current interests and abilities when she plans activities, to help children make adequate progress in all areas of learning. She does not work in partnership with other settings children attend to ensure she complements what children learn elsewhere.  The childminder does not complete the required progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years, or provide written summaries of children's progress to share with their parents.  The childminder does not make effective use of self-evaluation to identify and target

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This provision is inadequate

aspects of the provision that require improvement. She has failed to implement plans for improvement that she shared at the last inspection.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder offers a clean and welcoming environment where children are confident to play and explore. Children learn good manners and hygiene practices.

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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

 develop a good knowledge of safeguarding matters, to be confident in the identification of all possible signs that a child may be at risk of harm, to know who to contact in the event of any concerns about a child's welfare and to implement an effective procedure relating to the use of mobile phones and cameras, to safeguard children's well-being 12/02/2017

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 develop a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage, to ensure teaching is effective and to share children's progress with the other settings they attend, to support continuity in their learning 12/03/2017

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 identify children's starting points, interests and current progress and use the information gathered to plan enjoyable activities that build on what they know and can do, to ensure they make good progress across all areas of learning 12/03/2017

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 make accurate assessments of children's progress; including the completion of progress checks for all children between the ages of two and three years and provide a written summary of their progress for parents, to help children make good progress and close any gaps in their learning. 12/04/2017

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

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 make effective use of self-evaluation to identify breaches in requirements and areas for development, to improve outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector assessed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe.  The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that children use.  The inspector spoke to the childminder to determine her knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and invited her to evaluate an activity.  The inspector sampled documentation including the childminder's training records, risk assessments and policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder has not considered the use of cameras and mobile phones in the setting, or what might indicate children are at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas about right and wrong. She does not regularly update her knowledge of current legislation. The childminder does not effectively evaluate her provision and consider what needs to be done to improve her practice. She identified the need to improve observations and planning at her last inspection, but she has not taken steps to increase her knowledge in this area. This has contributed to weak provision of learning and development for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Despite having a relevant childcare qualification the childminder does not assess children's development sufficiently from the start to ensure they make good progress in all areas of learning. For example, there are insufficient opportunities for younger children to explore technology and develop their early literacy skills. There are limited opportunities for younger children to explore creative media and materials, or to consistently develop their physical skills. The childminder does not plan activities to address gaps in children's development, or share what they are learning with other settings they attend to extend their learning. The childminder has not completed progress checks for children aged between two and three years, to identify any strengths or emerging concerns at an early stage. Partnerships with parents are friendly but parents only receive limited information about their children's progress. The childminder provides opportunities for children to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

learn about the world around them. For example, children enjoy playing at the local park and discussing wildlife on local walks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in the childminder's safeguarding knowledge, including how to respond in the event of an allegation about any adult at the setting, compromise children's welfare. The childminder attends to children's personal needs promptly. She helps children learn to keep themselves safe and behave positively. For example, she discusses road safety with them as they walk by the road. The childminder regularly checks the safety of her setting and assesses risks for outings, to ensure the environment is safe for children. The childminder helps children to gain independence; for example, as they learn to put their shoes on. However, the childminder does not offer children sufficient opportunities overall, to enjoy a good range of motivating activities that help them to learn.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make enough progress in their learning and development, or gain all the skills they need for the next stages in their learning, including school. They do learn how to count and they enjoy a variety of community experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506104 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1061583 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Reading, Berkshire. She offers care Monday to Friday, between 8am and 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder holds a diploma in childcare and education at level 3.

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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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