Childminder EY406113

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2017 30 September 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 gain the required written consent from parents to administer medication. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements. There is minimal impact to children because parents keep the childminder informed verbally.  The childminder misses some opportunities to support children's awareness of numbers and counting.  The childminder has not built fully effective relationships with other settings children attend to provide greater consistency in their learning.  The childminder and her co-childminder do not reflect effectively enough on the quality of the provision to identify all areas for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder helps children to build good relationships with each other. For example, she provides consistent guidance to help children learn to share and take turns. Children's behaviour is good.  Partnerships with parents are good. The regular sharing of information helps to provide a consistent approach to children's learning.  The childminder gives lots of praise and encouragement, which supports children's emotional well-being effectively. Children have good levels of self-esteem.  The childminder supports children to develop good hygiene practices. For example, she discusses why it is important to wash their hands.

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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

 ensure written permission is gained from parents prior to administering medication to children. 24/03/2017

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 increase opportunities for children to hear numbers and counting as they play  build on relationships with other settings children attend to provide greater consistency in their learning  use self-evaluation effectively to consider all aspects for improvement.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder and her co-childminder reflect on the quality of the provision. However, the childminder does not ensure that she meets all requirements. For instance, she does not gain written authority from parents to administer medication. The childminder shows commitment to continuing her professional development. For example, she attends training and completes research to update her knowledge and skills to benefit children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns for a child's welfare. She monitors children's progress well and updates parents about their children's progress. However, she does not share regular information with other settings children attend to provide a more consistent approach to their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate observations and assessments of children's learning. She carefully considers what children need to learn next and plans activities around their needs and interests effectively. The childminder helps children to develop their physical and creative skills. For instance, she encourages children to build with blocks, use a range of tools while exploring textures, and helps children develop their imaginative skills. However, she misses some opportunities to introduce numbers as children play. The childminder supports children to take turns and form friendships. For instance, she plays games with children where they learn to respect others and take turns.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder informs parents when she gives medication to children but fails to gain written consent from them before administering it. Although this is a breach of requirements, it has no significant impact on children's well-being because the parents give the childminder verbal consent. The childminder involves children in managing their own safety effectively. For instance, she teaches children where to cross the road safely and to listen for cars. The childminder plans for children to spend time outdoors, visiting places of interest, attending social groups and going on walks to extend their awareness of the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They gain confidence in their abilities and show curiosity. Children develop good independence. For example, young children learn to feed themselves and older children make choices in their play. Children develop an interest in early reading and writing. They have good opportunities to learn about diversity and the wider world. For example, they take part in a range of experiences and learn about different cultures and festivals. Children gain a range of skills in preparation for the next stage in learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406113 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1062350 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and works with her mother as her co-childminder. The childminder lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire and works from her co-childminder's home. The childminder works Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm. She has a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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