Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 03/11/2014 16/01/2009

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early years provision

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

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This provision is good

 Children make good progress in their learning and development, because the childminder plans a good range of activities that meet their individual needs and interests.  The childminder effectively promotes children's communication and language development.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding children, which helps her to protect children and promote their welfare.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents and other professionals. These links help her to ensure that she meets children's needs effectively and that they are very well prepared for their next stages in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder has not extended the resources and activities provided, to fully promote children's understanding and awareness of diversity.  The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to contribute their observations from home, to support the childminder in assessing and monitoring their child's progress.

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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 in the sitting room and dining room.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's developmental records, children's information records, planning documentation, and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector observed children and the childminder at play.  The inspector gave feedback to the childminder at the end of the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She is registered on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives with her partner and three children in Lower Earley, Berkshire. The ground floor of the property is used for childminding, with upstairs being used for sleeping. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has two pet cats. The childminder is currently caring for three children in the early years age range.

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

 extend activities, resources and opportunities for younger children, so that they can share and discuss different cultures and beliefs

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

 encourage parents to take a more active role in their children???s learning and to contribute their own observations from home.

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who attend

Children make good progress in their learning and development. This is because of the good quality of teaching offered by the childminder. Children benefit from the welcoming and child-friendly environment, where they can explore and play comfortably. This helps the children to feel safe and self-confident. The childminder's home is well organised and provides children with sufficient space and equipment to develop their physical skills. For example, they have space to use push-along frames and to dance.

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who attend

The childminder helps children to feel settled and confident in her home. She provides a good range of toys and resources for them to independently choose from and enjoy. Although these cover all areas of development, the childminder does not consistently provide younger children with resources or activities to enhance their understanding of people and communities. Regardless of this, children do enjoy creative activities, which include celebrations from around the world.

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who attend

The childminder is very good at communicating with children, and promotes their language and communication skills well. For example, she asks children questions to promote their speech and repeats words back to them to reinforce their pronunciation. Children enjoy exploring with construction toys and the childminder promotes their early mathematical skills well as they discuss colours and numbers as they build. Children concentrate well at activities and become absorbed in their play. They enjoy imaginative play, for example, as they play with vehicles and the farm set. The childminder develops children's understanding of the world effectively as they talk together about the sounds the animals make and how chickens lay eggs. This, along with a good range of programmable toys, develops children's understanding of the world.

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who attend

The childminder knows the children in her care securely and can verbally identify how their development is progressing. She completes regular observations and assessments of children and highlights appropriate next steps in their learning. However, she does not consistently encourage parents to contribute to the process, for example, by sharing their observations from home. This slightly reduces opportunities to promote a joint approach to children's learning. Regardless of this, the childminder works very well with children's parents and keeps them informed of their child's day through verbal and written communication.

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

Children demonstrate they feel safe and happy with the childminder, who provides good support for them and ensures she meets all their welfare needs.The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual needs and routines, and promotes these at all times. This helps children to feel safe and secure. Children show they feel relaxed and confident at the childminder's home, for example, as theydance and explore freely as they play. They respond positivity to the childminder and her interactions with them. This shows that their self-confidence is developing well. Children's behaviour is good due to the positive interactions of the childminder. She uses clear explanations and guidelines for the children to follow. Children receive consistent praise for their achievements, which supports their personal, social and emotional well- being, and helps them to feel good about themselves.The childminder is mindful of

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

children's safety and supervises them well. She teaches children about road safety when they go for walks. They practise the evacuation procedure together, which helps them to learn what to do in case of a fire, or other emergency, in the home.The childminder promotes children's independence very well. She encourages them to assist with their self- care skills, such as washing their own hands and making choices about activities and resources. This successfully prepares them for school. The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy eating and healthy lifestyles effectively. She provides children with a range of healthy meals and snacks, including a good range of fresh fruit and vegetables. In addition, she provides children with plenty to drink, so they do not become thirsty. Children's social skills are well promoted as they enjoy meals together at the table.Children have good opportunities to be outdoors, where

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

they enjoy visiting local parks and exploring within the childminder's garden.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk, and has secureprocedures to follow should she have child protection concerns. The childminder has secure risk assessments in place, which ensures children remain safe in the home and when on outings. In addition, she has first-aid training and clear procedures for administering medication. Therefore, she effectively promotes the well-being of all children in her care. The childminder has all the required, policies, records and documents and keeps an accurate record of the children's attendance. This contributes effectively to promoting and maintaining children's well-being. The childminder has good practices in place for self-evaluation. These systems enable her to reflect on her daily practice and consider positive changes that she can make to

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provision

improve outcomes for children.For example, the childminder has made improvements to her planning to provide a wider range of activities for the children to do and enjoy. This enhances children's development as they have access to more experiences across the areas of learning. She updates her childcare knowledge through attending training, which helps her to improve her practice and the quality of provision for children. The childminder establishes positive and trusting relationships with parents and communicates with them well overall. She provides them with a good range of information, and shares her policies and procedures from the start. These measures help the childminder to provide consistency of care for children.

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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 EY308509 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 834254 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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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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