Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19/10/2012 30/03/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children are confident and have a good relationship with the childminder as they play in a caring and loving environment where they follow familiar routines and feel a sense of belonging  The childminder has a clear understanding of how to promote the health and safety of children in her care. She has assessed potential risks within the home and garden and minimised them effectively so that children are able to play in all areas safely.  Children are provided with a learning environment where the quality of planning and assessment provides interesting and stimulating activities that engage children and build on their interests

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It is not yet good because

 Although the childminder has a sound knowledge of first aid and steps to take in the event of an emergency situation, she has not renewed her first aid certificate to ensure it remains valid.  The childminder does not actively encourage parents to tell her about their children's learning experiences at home to enable her to use such information to help plan the next steps for children's learning.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning journeys, planning documentation and a selection of policies and children's records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities on the ground floor of the premises and in the garden, speaking with the childminder at appropriate times.

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Inspection activities

 Information and comments from parents were obtained through references and feedback forms.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives with her husband and their two school age children in Arborfield, Berkshire. All of the premises are used for childminding and an enclosed garden is available for outside play. The family has a dog. The childminder is able to take children and collect them from local schools.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for three children who are within the early years of age range. The childminder provides care all year round at times agreed with the families of the children she looks after. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification.

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must:

 complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course by 17 November 2012

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

 provide opportunities for parents and carers to contribute to their children's learning and development records and use this information to help plan the next steps for each child.

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who attend

The childminder has a sound knowledge of the seven areas of learning and provides a range of activities that captures children's interest and holds their attention. She uses the 'Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage' document as a guideline to monitor children's development and she regularly observes and records what the children can do. She is aware of her responsibility to complete a progress check for children at age two although and plans to do this soon. She uses information gathered through observation to assess children's progress and to plan activities and experiences that are aimed at children's individual learning needs. However, she does not request ongoing information from parents about learning experiences from home in order to enable them to effectively contribute to planning children's next steps. Consequently there are some gaps in their shared knowledge of the children. Children are self-confident and happily

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who attend

explore their surroundings. They access resources freely as they make choices about what they want to play with. Overall, children make sound progress in their learning and development in line with the expected developmental range for their age group. As a result children acquire the skills, attitude and dispositions that help prepare them for the next stage of their learning and school.

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who attend

The childminder is attentive and responds well to the children, she promotes their language as she introduces new vocabulary. Children often request she joins them in their play and she participates well, offering encouragement as they try new things and praising them for their achievements, however small. Children practise throwing balls and laugh with pleasure when they manage to catch them. They enjoy cooking activities, using a range of tools to mix the ingredients; they count out the muffin cases and set the timer to see how long they will take to cook. They use a range of electronic toys in their play and are interested and curious in the world around them. Children help themselves to pens and crayons and enjoy drawing pictures of their family, identifying who is who so the childminder can write their names next to them. Children get pleasure from books and can sit comfortably to look at them. They enjoy role-playing and explore real and imaginary

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who attend

situations with the dolls house and small world people. Children play outdoors and have opportunities to extend their sense of community and knowledge of the local area as they explore local parks and attend local pre-schools and groups. They find out about the wider world as many of the children come from a variety of backgrounds and they discuss similarities and differences; for example, in the languages they speak.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder spends time getting to know the children and their families well. She provides a welcoming and caring environment where children are happy and settled. She requests and records information from parents about their children's welfare and care routines and uses the information gathered to ensure she meets children's individual needs and preferences. She takes time to give each child individual attention so that they feel they are special and valued. A sense of belonging is fostered as they have their own belongings such as individual hand towels.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children play in a stimulating learning environment and are eager to learn. They move around the home with ease and choose what they want to play with from a range of activities and resources in the well organised and enabling environment. Children are encouraged to develop healthy lifestyles with a focus on outdoor activities and play; this includes regular trips in the local-area to collect children from school or visits to the local park. Children enjoy activities that help them find out about healthy eating and their bodies as they shop, cook and discuss where the food goes when they eat it. Hygiene routines are familiar as they routinely wash their hands before they handle food or eat. They begin to understand about keeping themselves safe as they tell the childminder that the oven gets hot when baking and they must not go near it.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Behaviour is good; children listen carefully to the childminder, respond well to requests and are eager to please. They begin to understand about caring and respecting each other. For example, as the childminder explains to older children that babies don't understand about sharing and playing in the same way that they do. As a result of the clear rules and boundaries that are consistently applied children are learning about right and wrong and to know what's expected of them during their time with her. This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem and prepare them for new experiences as they move forward to pre-school or full-time education.

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provision

The childminder has clear policies and procedures in place that include complaints and safeguarding. She shares these with parents, who sign to say they have read and understood them. Children are kept safe as they are supervised closely and the childminder has a clear understanding of how to implement child protection procedures should she have concerns about a child in her care. She has written risk assessments that show how she identifies and minimises potential risks effectively. Children benefit from a safe and secure play and learning environment. Attendance records, accident and administration of medicines documents are maintained and the childminder keeps a first aid box to hand. However; although children are not at risk as she has a sound knowledge of how to administer first aid and is fully aware of what to do in an emergency situation, she has not renewed her first aid certificate which is a statutory requirement of the Early

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to improving the service she offers through accessing training. For example, she has recently completed a recognised childcare qualification in order to improve her knowledge and understanding of children's development. This knowledge is evident in the children's learning records that monitor their stage of development and progress. All recommendations from the last inspection have been implemented and she self evaluates to see what further improvements can be made. She has good links with the local authority and regularly uses them for advice and support.

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provision

The childminder records all personal information and details about the children and keeps it secure. Parents may talk to the childminder at any time, share a daily diary and have access to the children's progress records. Parents comment that she is reliable, calm and patient and their children are 'coming along' with their speech, coordination and independence in her care. The childminder is aware of the importance of partnership working and has begun to put systems in place to share information with other providers to ensure consistency of care, play and learning when children attend other settings

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 ensure that at least one person who is caring for children has an appropriate first aid qualification (Welfare of the children being cared for) (Applies to both parts of the Childcare Register)  take action as specified for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register (Welfare of the children being cared for)

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY298772 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 822919 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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