Childminder in West Berkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2015 11 March 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children are progressing well because the childminder is knowledgeable about how they learn and her teaching is good. She provides children with exciting and challenging play activities, which motivates them to enjoy their learning.  The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being well. She has very strong, secure relationships with the children she cares for. As a result, they are very happy and settled in her company.  The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She successfully implements a range of policies and procedures to help keep children safe and to promote their well-being.  Effective relationships with parents and others ensure children's individual needs are met well and they are included in all aspects of their children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use the lunchtime routine as an additional opportunity for children to further develop their self-care skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 promote children's independence in readiness for school further by, for example, encouraging children to play an active part in serving themselves at lunchtime.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to the childminder's co-minders and assistants.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures and suitability checks for other adults working in the setting.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and provides effective levels of support to help children learn. There is a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities which engage and motivate children in their play. Toddlers eagerly take part in an ice-cream making activity. They learn new words, such as 'tipping' and 'pouring' as the childminder supports their language skills through an ongoing narrative. Children have the time and freedom to engage in activities and follow their own ideas and thinking. However, they are not provided with regular opportunities to serve themselves at lunchtime. This means that they miss the opportunity to practise this skill in readiness for school. The childminder makes regular and accurate assessments of children's progress, placing a sharp focus on planning for and helping children achieve their next steps in learning. The childminder actively engages parents as

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good

Children are happy and settled. They enjoy positive relationships and secure attachments with the childminding team, who deploy themselves well to meet the needs of the children. Good procedures are followed to keep children safe. Children are well supported in developing their understanding of how to assess dangers and manage risks for themselves. Resources are plentiful, well maintained and accessible. This means children can make choices and take part in activities that interest them. The childminder has a very calm manner and treats children with kindness and respect. She is a good role model and uses a consistent approach to promoting positive behaviour. As a result, children show kindness to each other and behave well. Children's healthy lifestyles are extensively promoted. They benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise as they play in the garden or go on outings into the local community. They are well nourished and enjoy nutritious

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good

home-cooked meals that meet their dietary needs.

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provision is good

The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children's welfare and has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about any child's well- being. The childminder accurately evaluates her provision and generates well-targeted plans for ongoing improvement. She is well qualified and completes regular training to inform her practice further. She has successfully addressed the recommendations raised at the last inspection. The childminder identifies any gaps in children's learning quickly and works proactively with parents, other early years providers and local schools to ensure children gain skills to prepare them for the next stage in their lives.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361146 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 828805 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives with her partner and two young children but childminds from the address of another childminder. She works with a group of other childminders and their assistants. The childminder holds a formal childcare qualification equivalent to Level 3.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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