Childminder 148547

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17/01/2013 07/03/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder knows the children well and completes regular observations of them at play. She uses these effectively to identify the next steps in children's learning ensuring all children are suitably challenged.  Children are happy, settled and confidently explore the environment.  The childminder acts as a calm, consistent role model who skilfully supports children to develop their understanding of sharing , taking turns and being kind to one another.  Children benefit from the childminders strong partnerships with parents and others who work together well to meet children's needs and aid transitions.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children are not fully aware of all toys and resources available in order to make choices and decisions in selecting toys, activities and resources.  Young babies are not provided with a range of objects of various textures and weights in treasure baskets to excite and encourage their interests.

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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 observed play in the kitchen / dining area.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed hand washing and nappy changing, children going for their sleep, having their snack and lunch.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector examined documents, including children's records, observations, assessments, and policies.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took into account the views of parents through letters, which they left for the inspector.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout observations and discussed the way the childminder identifies areas for improvement in order to develop her practice.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 1989. She lives with her husband and their adult child in Twyford, Berkshire. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding with provision for children to sleep upstairs. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder can take and collect children from local schools and pre- schools. The childminder attends the local toddler group and takes children to the local park. She is currently minding six children and of these five are in the early years age range.The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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

 provide a range of objects of various textures and weights in treasure baskets to excite and encourage babies' interests

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

 increase opportunities for all children to make choices and decisions when accessing toys and resources by using pictures, real objects and signs alongside words in the learning environment.

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who attend

Children enjoy their time at the setting as they actively explore making choices and decisions. Children access toys and resources from low-level boxes, which the childminder rotates taking into consideration the individual needs of the children. However, children are not fully aware of all the toys available as pictorial labels or written words are not in place to aid them in making choices and decisions. The childminder uses everyday opportunities to develop children's mathematical development as they count the stairs when they go up to bed and how many pieces of apple they have at snack time. Children are motivated to participate in number and action songs excitedly involving others. Babies begin to show interest in everyday objects as they enthusiastically bang on a metal colander with a wooden spoon. However, young babies do not have regular opportunities to explore a wide range of objects of various textures and weights in treasure baskets.

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who attend

This means they are not always encouraged to seek out new experiences. Children excitably participate in role-play as they lay out a blanket and choose food to eat, as they make a picnic for their dolls. Young babies confidently pull themselves to standing and have ample space and resources to develop their walking. The childminder effectively extends children's language as she encourages them to imitate sounds repeating sounds and words. She skilfully asks older children questions to make them think. The childminder effectively develops children's confidence and self- esteem through praise and encouragement.

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who attend

The childminder has an accurate understanding of children's progress as she has completes regular observations and assessments. She uses these to identify future learning goals for the children and help them make good progress across the areas of learning overall. She has attended training on the revised Early Years Foundation Stage and has begun to implement two-year-old progress checks, which she shares with parents and others. The childminder skilfully uses the Development Matters guidance, which she comments she finds a very useful document, to identify children's progress and plan suitable activities. She works closely with parents to identify next steps and any gaps in children's achievements. Children benefit from the childminder's strong partnership with parents as the childminder and parents regularly share children's development records in order to establish an accurate understanding of individual needs. The childminder actively

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who attend

involves and keeps parents informed of daily activities. Parents value the childminder stating ' we have been delighted with the care she has provided , she is extremely warm and loving, provides lots of educational toys and engages in lots of activities like cooking and art and craft. I couldn't ask for anything more in a childminder'.

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

The childminder effectively supports children to develop their understanding to take turns, share, and be kind to their friends. She acts as a calm, consistent role model who has effective strategies in place, and as a result, children are aware of expectations and behave well. The childminder gives each child attention and has an accurate understanding of their individual needs. She provides good quality care as she values each child. She skilfully engages each child and differentiates activities to meet their needs. Children form strong relationships with the childminder, her family and other children. They excitedly greet the childminder's family and cuddle up to the childminder to seek reassurance, as they get tired. As a result, children are at ease in this homely environment and form a strong sense of security and well-being.

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

Children are safe and secure in the clean and well-organised setting. The childminder has taken steps to minimise hazards and has stair gates in place to secure areas, enabling children sufficient space to move about freely. The childminder carries out thorough daily checks and completes written risk assessments in order to promote safety in the home, garden and on outings. The childminder supports and encourages children to be independent as they develop their self-care skills. Children confidently wipe their own noses and dispose of tissues appropriately. Children are aware of the need to wash their hands before eating snacks and use paper towels to minimise cross infection. The childminder establishes effective hygiene routines from a young age as she cleans babies' hands before she feeds them. Children benefit from healthy, nutritious meals and snacks that they bring from home. The childminder stores and re-heats food appropriately

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

meeting any dietary requirements. Children enjoy sitting together at snack and mealtimes, developing their social skills. They develop a good understanding of how fresh air and exercise contributes to a healthy lifestyle as they access outdoors daily. Children benefit from regular opportunities to socialise in the local community as they take and collect children at local schools, visit other childminders homes, toddler groups, garden centres and parks. The childminder as an accurate understanding of the importance of preparing children for transitions, she works closely with parents and others to prepare children to move onto pre-school or school.

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provision

The childminder has an accurate understanding of safeguarding and her responsibilities to protect children. She has a precise understanding of what would give her causes for concern and the action she would take. An extensive range of written policies and procedures are in place, which the childminder shares with parents. Effective documentation is in place to record children's attendance, any accidents, incidents or medication given promoting children's welfare.

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provision

The childminder regularly reviews and evaluates her practice and has taken effective steps to develop this. Through discussion, she seeks the views of parents and children who play an active role in the setting. Since her last inspection, the childminder has been proactive in addressing the recommendations and has updated her paperwork. She has extended her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements by putting in place effective observations and assessments, which has had a positive impact on children's learning. The childminder has attended training, and accurately uses the Development Matters guidance to identify and monitor children's progress. She works closely with parents and other agencies to narrow any achievement gaps and identify next steps in order that each child reaches their full potential. The childminder works closely with local schools and teachers in order to meet individual needs. She is aware of the

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provision

importance of establishing links with other early years providers and plans to put these in place and share development records once the children start pre-school.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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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 148547 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 814146 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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

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