Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 05/09/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable 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 has a confident knowledge of safeguarding procedures which support her in her role of keeping children safe.  Children receive praise for their achievements which promotes their self-esteem and provides them with the confidence to take new challenges and explore new situations.  The childminder cares for children in a nurturing and supportive environment. They behave extremely well, are happy and form close and secure attachments.  The childminder makes sure that her home is safe and organised well so that children can easily select resources for themselves. This helps them initiate their own play and to make good progress in their learning overall.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not always effectively share her observations and assessments of children's achievements with parents. This means continuity in children's learning is not always fully supported.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 activities and interaction between the childminder and children during play.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies and children's records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents and their comments through their written feedback.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives with her husband and two children in Reading, Berkshire. The childminder uses the ground floor of the house for childminding. Bathroom facilities are on the first floor. There is an enclosed garden for outside play.

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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 looking after one child who is within the early years age range. The childminder supports children who are learning English as an additional language.

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

 strengthen the arrangements to share information about children's progress with parents in order to fully support continuity in children's learning.

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who attend

Children clearly feel at home in an environment where they easily access resources that are age appropriate and capture their interest. The childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn and provides a good range of activities to promote the next steps in their development. Planning is flexible and activities take into account children's interests. This means that children engage well. They are curious about what is on offer, eager to try new things and make good progress in their learning overall as they become independent learners. The childminder praises children frequently. This builds their confidence and self-esteem and effectively helps them to adopt a positive approach that will prepare them for the next stage in their learning. The childminder shares initial information with parents about children's progress and has a clear understanding of the requirement to carry out a written assessment on children between the ages of two and

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who attend

three years old. The childminder keeps a record of children's development and monitors their progress against expected targets for their age and stage of development. However, she does not always share ongoing observations and assessments with parents. As a result, continuity of learning between home and the setting is not always fully supported.

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who attend

The childminder promotes children's developing language skills well. She makes good eye contact with them, listens to very young children's responses carefully and praises them when they repeat her words and sounds. This helps them to begin to learn that words and sounds have meaning. The childminder teaches children about the links between sounds and letters using rhymes and songs. Children repeat sounds they hear in the rhymes and songs, and clap along in time with the childminder. She helps children who speak more than one language with their vocabulary and, as a result, supports their language development well. Children develop new skills as they use everyday technology. For example, they 'talk' on the telephone and press the correct buttons to hear rhymes and music. Children have access to construction and puzzles to help develop their problem- solving skills. Their mathematical vocabulary develops as the childminder talks about

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who attend

putting shapes 'inside' a container and taking them out so they are on the 'outside'.

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who attend

Children have access to books and sit quietly on comfy sofas to enjoy them. They enjoy listening to stories, turning the pages as they begin to recognise how the story unfolds. They use crayons, their fingers and tools to make marks in play dough. This helps children to gain early writing skills. The childminder promotes children's physical skills through the use of her garden and visits to local parks. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise, using a range of physical play equipment. Children use their imagination as they role-play, for example, pretending to serve food to the childminder from the play kitchen. They develop their creativity as they enjoy rhymes and singing, and regularly attend a music group. They also complete some art and craft activities in the home with further opportunities to explore different media at local groups they attend. Children find out about the local community as they walk to and from school and visit places of interest in the local area.

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who attend

They celebrate events that are important to them and use a range of resources that reflect similarities and differences of themselves and others.

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

Children move around confidently in a secure and child-friendly environment. They build positive relationships with the childminder, her family and other children. For example, they show genuine pleasure when the childminder's son joins them for play. This supports their emotional well-being and helps them develop social skills that will sustain them as they move onto school. Children access a good range of age-appropriate toys and resources in the attractive and welcoming play room. They sit in comfy areas to look at books, enjoy more energetic play in the ball pool and those who are just beginning to walk move around using the low-level furniture to support them. Children choose what they want to play with and are given an option of what they want for snack. This helps to promote their independence. All children and their families are welcome and children learn to respect and value diversity as they hear other languages and play with toys that reflect

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

Children behave exceptionally well. They listen to the childminder and begin to show respect for each other and resources. Parents comment that children tidy away toys at home and that this is entirely due to the childminder's expectations and teaching. The childminder helps children to learn about staying safe as they follow road safety procedures on outings and practise evacuating the home in the event of fire. The childminder knows the children well and takes account of their preferences and routines. This means they follow daily practices that they are familiar with and that are in their best interest. For example, the childminder knows when a very young child is tired and ready for a sleep. Children get fresh air and exercise daily either in the garden, local parks or as they walk to and from nearby schools. This effectively contributes to their physical well- being. Parents provide children's meals and these are stored appropriately to ensure food

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

remains fresh. The childminder offers young children drinks regularly. She introduces good hygiene routines from an early age, wiping the hands of babies and very young children before they eat or have their drink. This helps children to develop an awareness of good hygiene practices and looking after their bodies.

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

The childminder make sure she keeps children safe and secure. She has written risk assessments on all areas of her home, garden and for outings so that children can enjoy their play safely. Daily visual checks help further ensure that the childminder identifies hazards and is able to take action to minimise risks.

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provision

Children's safety and welfare receives high priority as the childminder has a very good understanding of matters that would give her cause for concern. She knows what procedures to follow should she need to take issues further. Parents have information about child protection, complaints and other policies and procedures. This helps ensure they have a clear understanding of the childminder's practices. Parents record information about their children before they start and all the required parental consents are in place. The childminder follows clear accident and medicine procedures, keeping parents fully aware of any incidents or accidents. The childminder supervises children at all times and keeps registers of attendance so she has an accurate record of who has been on the premises.

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provision

The childminder is eager to improve the care and learning she offers to benefit the children. She recognises an area of strength to be her patience and ability to build good relationships both with the children and families. She has identified training courses she would like to complete such as caring for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She keeps up to date through online childminding forums and has joined childminding groups where she can observe and share knowledge and good practice.

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provision

The childminder establishes good relationships with parents. She talks to them daily and shares a daily contact book that mainly includes comments on the children's welfare. Parental feedback is very positive as they state how happy their children are with the childminder. They praise the care their children receive, comment on how much their children enjoy the activities, develop good language skills and become confident in the childminder's care.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY400014 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 887713 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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