Childminder EY259919

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2017 25 January 2013

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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 maintain an accurate record of children's attendance to help safeguard children's welfare. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not hold a current first-aid qualification. This does not significantly compromise children's safety because she knows how to respond in an emergency. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder misses opportunities to support children's independence. For example, there are few opportunities for children to make independent choices in their play.  The childminder does not build effective relationships with other settings children attend, to provide consistency in their learning.  The childminder does not consider all areas for improvement to benefit children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder uses some effective teaching strategies that engage children well. She gives lots of praise and encouragement which builds children's confidence and self- esteem.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares regular information about children's progress with parents to help involve them in their child's learning.  The childminder teaches children about living healthy lifestyles. For example, she ensures that children eat healthily and have daily exercise and fresh air.

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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

 maintain a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance 17/02/2017

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Due Date

 maintain an appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification at all times. 20/03/2017

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

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Due Date

 create more opportunities for children to make independent choices in their play  build on relationships with other settings children attend to provide more consistency in their learning  develop the self-evaluation process to identify and target all areas for improvement.

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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 children's records, documents and policies.  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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder does not evaluate her practice well enough to help identify all areas to improve. For instance, she does not maintain accurate records of children's attendance or her first-aid qualification to help ensure children's welfare. Nonetheless, the childminder is aware of possible indicators that may mean a child is at risk of harm and knows the procedures to follow if she has child protection concerns. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has made some improvements to her practice. For example, she now uses strategies to encourage children to share their thoughts and ideas. The childminder considers her teaching practice suitably well. For example, she extends her knowledge and skills through her own research and shares ideas with other childminders to benefit children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She plans interesting activities that challenge them and motivate them to learn. For example, she planned an activity where older children were encouraged to write familiar words, such as their names, and they then continued to write other words. The childminder supports children's communication and language development effectively. For example, she engages children well in discussions and repeats words for children to learn new vocabulary. The childminder makes regular observations and monitors children's progress well. She introduces mathematics at every opportunity. For example, while children were cutting out play dough shapes she introduced counting and discussed the different sizes with children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder plans activities that children enjoy. However, they do not have many opportunities to make independent choices in their play. The childminder teaches children about staying safe, such as discussing road safety when on outings. However, she does not ensure that she keeps her knowledge completely up to date, such as first aid, to ensure that she fully supports children's well-being. Nonetheless, the childminder knows how to manage minor accidents and how to act in an emergency to keep children safe. She helps children to settle and to behave well. Children develop good hygiene practices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and gain the skills they need for school. They communicate well and learn how to express their ideas. They become increasingly confident in their own abilities. Children engage well in imaginative play. For example, they enjoy preparing tea for their babies. Children develop an interest in early reading. They gain an awareness of differences between themselves and others. For instance, they learn about different festivals and cultures through a variety of activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY259919 Local authority Reading Inspection number 1061705 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Caversham, Berkshire. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3. She works from 7.30am until 6pm each day 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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