Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/02/2013 03/12/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 1 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 1 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder provides children with an exceptionally warm, nurturing and inspirational learning environment. The childminder treats all children in her care with great affection. They feel very safe and secure owing to their close relationship with her.  Children are very enthusiastic. They thoroughly enjoy participating in a range of exceptional activities, resources and experiences. These are freely available to them in the both indoor and outdoor environments on a daily basis.  The childminder is very dedicated and committed to professional development. This enables her to maintain and enhance her considerable knowledge and continue to ensure children receive high quality care and learning.  The childminder establishes excellent communication with parents. She always consults and involves them in their child's welfare, learning and development.

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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 the interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of documentation including children's learning journals, the childminder's records and a selection of her policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

 Discussions took place with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took into account the written references provided by parents and the childminder's completed self evaluation form.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives with her husband and two children in Wokingham, Berkshire. The childminder uses the whole of her home for childminding. A fully enclosed rear garden is available for outside play. The childminder makes use of local facilities such as, toddlers, libraries, children's centres and parks. The childminder can take children to and collect them from local schools. The family have rabbits and guinea pigs as pets.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently looking after three children in the early year's age range who attend on a full and part-time basis. She supports children with English as an additional language. The childminder has a NVQ Level 3 in playwork in Early Years and Childcare, and BA (Hons) in Early Years Practice and she is currently waiting for her outcome for Early Years Professional Status (EYPS). The childminder is also part of a childminding network.

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

 extend opportunities for children to develop their use of technology for example, by using digital scales when cooking.

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who attend

The childminder uses her exceptional skills, knowledge and abilities to provide children with an inspirational learning environment both indoors and outside. Every child thrives in her care owing to the individual attention and support they receive from her. As a result, children make excellent progress in their learning and development. Children learn together and from each other in a very interactive way. This is because the childminder helps them to develop their own ideas, interests and lets them think for themselves rather than directing them. Children's communication and language is fostered exceptionally well by the childminder. She continually talks to the children and asks them challenging questions to help them think and develop their understanding. The childminder makes effective use of puppets to enable the younger children to begin to talk and respond in a fun and interactive way. The childminder supports children who attend with English as an

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who attend

additional language exceptionally well. They can readily access words and resources in their own language.

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who attend

The childminder fosters children's literacy skills extremely well through a variety of ways. Children readily look at and read the signs they see when out, the recipes for making cakes and read the labels in the playroom. Cooking sessions enable children to develop their mathematical skills. For example, they count the number of eggs, weigh ingredients and count the cake cases. The childminder expertly extends their mathematical understanding by reminding children they have to share their mixture equally between the cake cases. Younger children are given time, explanation and support when required to enable them to participate in the same activity. Children are developing skills for the future as they are aware why they have to help the childminder to re-cycle items and they can access a laptop. However, the childminder does not fully embrace opportunities for children to use other technological resources, such as digital weighing scales, in their

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who attend

Children's imagination skills are developing exceptionally well. They enthusiastically participate in role play situations. For example, pretending to be a mum and going shopping. Children have many opportunities to develop their creativity as they independently choose and access a range of art and craft materials in the playroom from the labelled containers. They readily use magnifying glasses to help them take a closer look at the bugs and items they find. The childminder has an outstanding knowledge of inclusive practice. She encourages children to begin to value diversity and they readily celebrate festivals and events in each child's life together. She uses fun ways to encourage the children to learn about the different countries and lives of others. Each week they choose a different country and they make and taste food and items from the country such as, Ghanaian treats and Indian puppets.

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who attend

Excellent relationships with parents enable the childminder to gain information regarding children's starting points and learning already achieved at home. Each child has a very comprehensive and informative learning journal. This includes photographs, examples of work and the observations and assessments the childminder makes. She uses these very effectively to help her complete the two year old progress check. The childminder regularly shares children's learning journals with their parents, so they can be totally involved in their child's learning at home. The childminder develops secure partnerships with other settings the children attend to ensure consistency in their care and learning. For example, she finds out the themes the pre-school have in place so she can support and extend the child's learning at her home. The childminder effectively helps and supports children's transitions onto other settings. She talks to the children about their

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who attend

new setting and explains the routines in place.

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

Children settle exceptionally well at the childminders as she promotes children's emotional security in a variety of ways. These include meeting the parents to discuss the child's individual needs. She also gets to know the children before they start so she can begin to develop appropriate bonds with them. Children thoroughly enjoy their time with her and readily include her in their play. The childminder has a very good understanding of behaviour management and she promotes positive behaviours such as, sharing toys. She is an excellent role model and continually offers praise and encouragement. This helps children develop their confidence and self-esteem. As a result, children are aware of what is expected of them and display high levels of positive behaviour and self-control. Children enthusiastically approach visitors to talk to them, include them in their play and have great delight showing them their cakes when cooked. This demonstrates how safe they feel in

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

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminders as she provides a very warm, nurturing and child-orientated family environment. The childminder displays children's work attractively and sensitively around the home. This fully enhances children's sense of belonging and enables them to show their achievements to others. Children show high levels of independence as they move confidently around the home participating in a range of activities with obvious enjoyment. The amazing playroom contains a fantastic range of toys and resources. These are stored attractively at their height with photographs and labels. The children show great pride and a sense of responsibility in looking after playroom. For example, they readily pick up the beads they have split on the floor and they talk about how they could slip on the beads if they do not pick them up. This also demonstrates their awareness of their safety and the safety of others. The childminder is

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

skilled in developing children's understanding of risk especially when they are out. For example, they learn to assess situations such as whether it is safe to cross roads.

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

The childminder places a high priority on children's health which she recognises as an integral part of their overall well-being. The childminder has effective procedures in place for children to learn important messages. For example, reminding them to put their hand over their mouth when they cough. Children are developing a secure understanding about healthy food options. For example, they talk about sharing their cakes they have made with their families as to eat them all would not be good for them. The childminder works exceptionally well with parents to ensure the food they provide for their children is healthy and nutritious. Children have many opportunities to be active and be out in the fresh air. For example, they readily play outside in all weathers. Resources in the garden, parks and unexpected events such as, snow enable children to develop their physical skills in a variety of ways. For example, making and throwing snowballs and climbing on large

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provision

The childminder is very experienced and has an in depth knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and the requirements. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of child protection procedures and has completed safeguarding training. As a result, she has a very clear understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe and protect them while they are in her care. The childminder completes extensive daily checks and risk assessments to ensure children play safely in the home and when on outings. The childminder completes records and documentation that positively promote children's welfare precisely and she stores them in a confidential manner.

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provision

The childminder uses her unique skills and expert knowledge of the learning and development requirements to provide children with an outstanding learning environment. As a result, children show very positive attitudes to learning. The childminder continually improves her childcare knowledge through her extensive commitment to ongoing development. The childminder consistently reflects and evaluates her practice. Her self- evaluation is honest, informative and readily includes ways she wishes to develop her practice. This includes ensuring she continually provides a rich learning experience so every child continues to achieve well in her care. Parents and children views are regularly sought and action taken on them if required. These measures enable her to highlight areas for further development and improvement to benefit all children in her care.

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provision

The childminder establishes excellent communication with parents. Therefore, she is able to meet children's individual needs extremely well. The outstanding parent's board displays a wealth of information, guidance and leaflets. This helps parents be aware of her childminding service, her responsibilities and the requirements she has to meet. The board also displays a range of information about the different areas of learning and how children learn through play. This helps parents to support their child's learning and development at home in partnership with the childminder. Parents make many positive comments in their references and completed parent forms. These include how the childminder is trustworthy, flexible, amazing and calm. All parents state how quickly their children settle and how happy they are in her care. Children also comment how much they enjoy coming to the childminders and playing with their friends.

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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 EY318883 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 843894 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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