Childminder in Wokingham

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Unique reference number EY359300 Inspection date 10/10/2008 Inspector Claudia Padfield

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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

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 registered in 2007. She is registered on the Early Years Register, compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two children in Earley Berkshire. The house is within walking distance of local facilities including pre-school, primary school, shops and parks. The childminder uses the whole of the ground floor for childminding, with one bedroom for rest and toilet facilities upstairs. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. She takes children to the local library and parks. The childminder may care for six children under eight years and is currently minding two children. The family have a pet dog.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a home from home experience which enables children to quickly settle. Children enjoy high levels of interaction with the childminder and this ensures their needs are fully met. The home is warm and welcoming, effective systems protect the children who attend and through good role modelling children are growing in awareness about staying safe and healthy. The childminder actively seeks to update her knowledge and has attended training in the Early Years Foundation Stage. This knowledge is used to monitor her care and learning of the children.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure emergnecy medical consent is sought for all minded children  further develop the assessment of learning and formalise the planning for next steps

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provision

Clear written policies and procedures effectively support the childminder in her day to day role. She provides lots of individual care and stimulating activities that meet the all round needs of the children. The childminder effectively evaluates her service and is developing more formal methods of keeping assessment and observation records of the children within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Through weekly evaluation sheets the childminder shares information with the parents of minded children. This covers the promotion of being healthy and safe but could develop more evaluation of the learning activities shared with parents.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are very settled and enjoy lots of one to one attention from the childminder. She knows the children very well and anticipates their needs and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 wishes with care and consistency. For example the child present is shy so has a cuddle and is coaxed to play with the trains and shape sorter. Activities are planned on a flexible basis to enable the children to fully participate. The child present selects the metal trains and enjoys sorting; this is skilfully extended by the childminder who talks about the colours and sizes of the trains.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has begun to complete her self evaluation form which looks at her day to day practice and identifies areas of her work she feels need attention. She has a range of policies and procedures that support her in the care and education of the children. The well being is paramount in her care as she reviews risk assessments at regular intervals. For example she carries out regular emergency evacuation procedures with the children. However she does not have emergency medical consent in place.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The minded children enjoy a range of healthy snacks and drink water which is freely available in the children's own beakers. This promotes independence and encourages good habits of drinking water throughout the day. Children know the weekly routine and have a range of activities inside and out of the house, using the local community for activities such as toddlers and local parks. Children have regular opportunities to socialise with other children learning how to share and take turns. 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

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound 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? Good The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement. Good

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? Good

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? Good How well are children helped to be healthy? Good How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? Good How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? Good

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being? Good

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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

Since registration there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action.

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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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