Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11/12/2014 10/10/2008

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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 form good relationships with the childminder. This helps them to successfully engage in learning through play.  Children are happy, settled and confidently explore the environment.  Children visit local groups and parks, which effectively promotes their social, emotional and physical development.  Children benefit from the childminder's strong partnerships with parents and others who work together well to meet children's needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not provide children with a range of objects of various texture and weight to excite and encourage their sensory awareness.

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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/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 records, planning documentation and a selection of policies and procedures.  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 2007. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two grown-up children in Earley, Reading, Berkshire. The childminder uses the whole of the ground floor for childminding, with one bedroom for rest and toilet facilities upstairs. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is caring for one child in the early years age group.

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

 extend the range of objects to further support children's sensory awareness and to promote their expressive arts and design skills.

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who attend

Children make good progress in relation to their developmental starting points. This is because the childminder provides good quality teaching and learning to the children. They have good access toys and resources which are attractively set up for the children to play and explore with on arrival. Children have additional resources available to them to choose from in low-level boxes. All toys and resources cover the seven areas of learning well. However, children have fewer opportunities to explore texture and weight, such as with objects in treasure baskets. Despite this, children have some opportunities to develop their sensory awareness as they explore with sand and take part in creative activities.

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who attend

The childminder uses everyday opportunities to promote children's mathematical development. She counted the bricks that the children used for construction and discussed the colours and the rings as children put them over the pole. The childminder provides good opportunities for the children to enhance their physical development, such as trips in the community to soft play areas. In the home, younger children pulled themselves to standing and had ample space to develop their walking. The childminder effectively promotes children's communication skills, as she engages consistently with them and responds to their sounds. She supports their interests in books. For example, she read and talked to the children throughout their time with her to help them understand and to promote their speech. Children have good opportunities to hear and listen to programmable toys. This supports their inquisitiveness as they explore with toys that

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who attend

make a noise, such as the truck and various tools. The childminder provides a good range of activities that support children's understanding of the world. For example, children explored toys and resources which promoted their understanding of people and communities. They also regular enjoy trips out in the community.

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who attend

The childminder knows the children in her care well and can verbally identify how their development is emerging. She uses observations and assessments to identify future learning goals for the children. This helps them make good progress across the areas of learning overall. The childminder has a firm awareness of the assessments process required for children between the ages of two and three. She has documentation in place to assist her with this when the time arises. Children benefit from the childminder's strong partnership with parents. The childminder and parents regularly discuss and share the children's development records in order to establish an accurate understanding of individual needs.

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

Children are happy, confident and attentive in the care of the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel secure as they approach her for cuddles and look for her when she moves out of view for a few seconds. As a result, children are at ease in this homely environment and form a strong sense of security and well-being. The childminder gives the children close attention and has an accurate understanding of their individual needs. She provides good quality care as she values each child and supports them very well. Children play in a clean and well-presented home. They have a good range of toys and resources which supports their learning and development very well.

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

Children are safe and secure in a well-organised setting. The childminder establishes effective hygiene routines from a young age as she cleans young children's hands before she feeds them and maintain hygienic nappy changing routines. Children benefit from healthy, nutritious meals and snacks that they bring from home. The childminder stores and appropriately feeds children in accordance to their daily routines, which allows her to meet any dietary requirements. The childminder promotes children's self-esteem and understanding of behaviour through effective communication, praise and encouragement. Children benefit from regular opportunities to socialise in the local community as they visit other childminders' homes and toddler groups. These opportunities help children to prepare for future moves to pre-school settings and school. In addition, children enjoy regular play in the childminder's garden and trips to garden centers which successfully

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

supports and builds on their physical development.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her role in relation to safeguarding children and child protection. She has a precise understanding of what would give her causes for concern and the action she would take. The childminder has policies and procedures in place and is fully aware of how to respond if she was concerned about the welfare of children. The childminder uses documentation effectively to record children's attendance, any accidents, incidents or medication given, promoting children's welfare. The childminder's home is safe and secure. She uses appropriate safety equipment to minimise hazards to children. For example, she ensures cupboard locks are in place in the kitchen and uses socket guards to prevent children accessing these. As a result, the childminder thoroughly safeguards the children in her care.

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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 whom she values and whom play an active role in the setting. Since her last inspection, the childminder has addressed the recommendations and has updated her paperwork. The childminder works closely with parents and other agencies and professionals involved in the children's care. This helps her to narrow any achievement gaps and identify next steps for learning to help each child reaches their full potential. In addition, the childminder is aware of her role to establish links and share development records with other early years providers 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 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 EY359300 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 828743 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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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