Childminder EY387594

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2017 2 March 2016

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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 Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not keep written records for all accidents that happen while children are in her care, or for medication that is given. In addition to this she does not consistently gain written consent from parents to administer medication. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to gain a greater awareness of diversity.  The childminder does not reflect on the quality of her provision effectively enough to identify all areas for development.

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It has the following strengths

 Children make good progress in their learning and receive effective support to help them prepare for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder forms positive relationships with children. She gives lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to raise children's levels of self-esteem and confidence.  The childminder supports children to gain good independence. For example, young children learn to make choices in their play and to feed themselves.

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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 of all accidents that happen and share this information with parents 10/02/2017

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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. 10/02/2017

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

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 increase opportunities for children to develop a greater awareness of differences between themselves and others to further develop their awareness of the world around them  develop the self-evaluation process to help identify all areas for development.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has worked hard to raise standards since the last inspection, particularly with regard to supporting children's learning and development. For example, she shares regular information with parents to help involve them in their children's learning. However, she does not use self-evaluation and monitoring processes effectively enough to ensure that she identifies all weaknesses in the quality of the provision. Nevertheless, the childminder understands child protection issues to help keep children safe from harm. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder considers her professional development well. For example, she shares information with other childminders and completes research to keep her child development knowledge and skills up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans and provides a range of activities and experiences that support children's learning well. For example, she introduces counting as children stack building blocks. The childminder completes regular observations and accurate assessments to determine children's next steps in learning. She supports children's language development well. For instance, she introduces new words for them to hear to help extend their vocabulary. The childminder helps children to gain an awareness of the local community, for example, she takes them on outings. However, she does not consistently provide a range of experiences to support children to develop a greater awareness of the differences between themselves and others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder informs parents when she gives medication to children but does not keep the required written records, or obtain parents' written consent. In addition, to this she does not keep accurate records when children have an accident. Although this is a breach of requirements, it has no significant impact on children's well-being because the childminder keeps parents informed. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise and provides children with nutritious meals. Children behave well. The childminder supports children's awareness of keeping themselves safe through a variety of activities, such as practising the evacuation drill.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop confidence in their abilities and so are ready to learn. Children explore musical instruments and join in singing songs. They develop an interest in literacy. For instance, they enjoy looking at books and develop their early writing skills well. Children gain the good skills they need in readiness for the next stage in learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387594 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1057790 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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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Shinfield, near Reading, Berkshire. She operates weekdays and weekends, from 5.45am until 6.30pm, for the majority of the year, with an option for overnight stays when required.

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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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