Childminder in Wokingham

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Unique reference number EY298772 Inspection date 30/03/2009 Inspector Lynne Elizabeth Lewington

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has been registered since 2004. She lives with her husband and their two children in a house in Arborfield, near Wokingham in Berkshire. The house is situated within easy driving and walking distance of the local shops, parks, schools and amenities. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. Children mainly go upstairs for sleeping, school-age children may go upstairs to play in the children's bedrooms. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. There is level access to the premises and toilet facilities on the ground floor.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for five children under eight years and can provide overnight care for one child. There are currently three children on roll, all in the early years age range. The childminder attends local children's activities. She is a member of the National Childminding Association (NCMA).

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the provision is good. Children enjoy a broad range of activities, both in the home and the local community, enabling them to develop their skills and understanding. Positive communication with parents enables the childminder to understand individual needs and meet them appropriately. Appropriate steps have been taken to make improvements since the last inspection, indicating that the provider will continue to improve the service she offers to young children and their families.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 continue to develop awareness and understanding of the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage  continue to develop awareness and understanding of observation and asssessment to promote children's learning and development

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provision

Self evaluation has enabled the childminder to reflect on her service and consider her strengths and areas for improvement. In order to continue to develop her service and extend her knowledge she intends to undertake further training opportunities. The childminder demonstrates a clear awareness of her role in young children's lives and strives to offer them a safe, enjoyable and educational time taking into account their age, abilities and individual needs.

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provision

Positive partnerships are developed with parents through daily conversations. Parents are made welcome and encouraged to share information about their This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children and their routines. This enables the childminder to develop a good understanding of each child. Daily record sheets are also available for parents, recording the child's diet and daily activity. All the required documentation is maintained to meet the requirements of registration and appropriate information is displayed to reassure and inform parents of issues relating to her service. Information is also available for parents to see regarding the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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provision

A comprehensive risk assessment of the premises has been undertaken and regular checks ensure that the premises remain safe. Children learn to consider safety as they undertake their activities. The childminder sets a good example to them and encourages them to sit still on chairs at the table, not climb on the furniture, to look and listen as they cross roads and not to throw toys. Children also learn how to evacuate the premises swiftly in an emergency. The childminder has a good awareness of child protection and the action she would take if she was concerned about a child in her care.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The well maintained environment makes a comfortable environment for the children's play. Children make good use of the space available to them, using the lounge and hallway for their activities and an attractive garden for outdoor play. A travel cot in a bedroom provides a quiet refuge for rest time or older children may rest on the sofa. The childminder recognises the importance of providing opportunities for a quiet peaceful time to enable children to rest and be refreshed for more activity. Sensible hygiene routines are followed to prevent the spread of germs.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children seek and receive warm reassuring cuddles from the childminder, who enables the children to explore their play environment. They make choices in their play, accessing a range of activities from a variety which they can easily access. The childminder sits on the floor with the children, encouraging and supporting them in their play. Children enjoy using crayons to make marks on paper, and enjoy the interaction of the childminder as they put the crayons carefully back in the pot. She uses this opportunity to increase the child's awareness and knowledge, she says the colour of the crayons and the young child spontaneously repeats her words. Children have opportunities to undertake sand and water play and grow items in pots in the garden, increasing their knowledge and understanding of the world and awareness of their senses. The bricks, cars and train set enable the children to develop their awareness of position, size and shape

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

as they play. Age appropriate books are easily accessed and enjoyed by the children, developing their awareness of the written word.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Outings in the local community enable the children to meet and socialise with other children and adults. They visit local children's play activities, local parks and childminder activities where they develop their physical and social skills. They learn about traditional and cultural events through planned activities, for example Chinese New Year, Christmas and Mothers' Day. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder is not confident in her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has started to observe, record and assess children's progress and development and make appropriate links with the areas of learning, however currently she is not confident in her approach to this and does not always make clear links to the next steps in children's learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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