Childminder EY446053

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2017 17 October 2012

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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 follow effective hygiene procedures. She does not support children to learn about good hygiene practices or ensure that all areas children play in are clean and protect their health.  The childminder does not always manage children's behaviour effectively to support them to learn about behavioural expectations. For example, she does not always provide consistent responses so that children learn to follow instructions. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder has not considered ways to fully develop children's awareness of technology.  The childminder's evaluation of her practice is not rigorous enough. She does not accurately identify all areas that require improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder shares regular information with parents about children's development to help support children's learning at home.  The childminder supports children's physical skills effectively. She plans daily opportunities for exercise, such as through visits to the park and in her garden.  The childminder monitors children's progress well. She plans a range of activities to motivate them to join in. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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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

 improve hygiene procedures, with particular regard to ensuring that flooring where children play is adequately clean, and ensure hygiene procedures with children are consistently maintained 20/05/2017

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Due Date

 provide clear guidance to children about expectations for behaviour so that they know what is expected of them. 09/06/2017

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

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Due Date

 increase opportunities for children to develop a greater awareness of technology to further challenge their learning  use self-evaluation more effectively to identify and address all areas for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children during play, inside and outside.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector examined a sample of policies, documents and children's records.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process with the childminder.  The inspector read feedback from parents to gain their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder evaluates her practice and seeks the views of parents and children to improve her provision. However, she does not reflect accurately enough to help her identify all priorities for improvement. For example, she does not ensure that she follows good hygiene practices to help prevent the risk of infection. The floor where children play is dirty and covered in cat hair. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has concerns for a child's welfare. The childminder updates her teaching knowledge well. For example, she attends meetings with other childminders to develop her skills and share ideas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes accurate assessments of children's learning. She uses her findings to plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder introduces mathematics successfully. For example, she discusses size and numbers as children play. The childminder uses effective strategies to support children's communication and language development. For example, she speaks clearly and uses skilful questions to help children think. Children develop good imaginative skills. For example, they use tools to cut through play dough and pretend they are cutting wood with saws. The childminder teaches children about the world around them. However, at times she misses opportunities to develop their awareness of technology.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not always provide children with clear guidance about behavioural expectations. At times, their behaviour declines. The childminder does not promptly manage this and this can disrupt children's play. However, children are, generally, happy in their play. The childminder helps them to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others. She encourages children's independence. For instance, they learn to put on their shoes and make independent choices in their play. The childminder ensures children eat healthy snacks and meals. However, she does not support them effectively to learn about the importance of good hygiene practices. The childminder teaches children some useful safety skills, such as how to cross the roads.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop confidence in their abilities and are inquisitive to ask and answer questions. Children show an interest in literacy. For example, they begin to recognise some familiar words and develop an awareness of letters and sounds. Children take part in experiences that support their future learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446053 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 1077995 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Sandhurst, Berkshire. The childminder works from Monday to Friday 7.30am until 6pm 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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Telephone number

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