Childminder in West Berkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 March 2015 27 October 2008

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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

 The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows her children well and completes regular observations of them at play. She then uses these effectively to plan and identify the children's next steps in learning to enhance their overall development.  The childminder supports children's healthy lifestyle, and provides regular snacks, meals and drinks to maintain their good health.  The childminder provides a secure environment which, as a result, protects the children as they explore and investigate within the environment.  Children behave well as the childminder gives each child a good amount of attention, praise and encouragement. This successfully develops the children's self-esteem and confidence.  The childminder has strong relationships and good communication with parents, which enables her to care for the children securely and meet their individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have few opportunities to see letters and print within their environment to increase their understanding that print carries meaning.  There is a wide range of resources stored around the environment, however, these are not all visible and so children are not aware of all toys and resources available in order to make their own choices and decisions.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to see letters and words within their environment to support their literacy development and understanding of print carrying meaning  increase opportunities for all children to make their own choices and decisions when accessing toys and resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children participating in activities inside.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled children's developmental records, personal records, a selection of policies and procedures, and took account of parental feedback through questionnaires.  The inspector gave feedback to the childminder at the end of the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Children engage in good-quality play experiences that help them to make good progress in their overall development. The childminder effectively extends children's communication skills as she talks to them consistently and uses effective questioning skills to encourage them to contribute to conversations. Children enjoy exploring with creative materials and investigation toys, such as magnets, which enables them to investigate and learn how objects work. This enhances their understanding of the world. Children's literacy skills are promoted as the childminder reads books to them and encourages them to attempt to write their own names. However, there are limited examples of written print and letters displayed for children to see to enhance their developing awareness that print carries meaning. Children have good opportunities to develop their mathematical development as the childminder uses everyday scenarios such as mealtimes, where they count raisins and

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who attend. This is good

discuss the shapes of yogurt pots, to extend children's understanding.

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good

Children are happy and confident in the care of the childminder. They greet her warmly as she welcomes them into her care. Together they laugh and interact purposefully about the day's events, which demonstrates that children feel secure within her care. Children have a range of toys and resources available. However, due to the way these are stored, children are not always aware of what is available to them, which limits their freedom of choice. Self-help skills are encouraged and supported by the childminder, as she encourages the children to wash their hands ready for lunch and see to their own personal needs. This demonstrates good self-sufficiency in readiness for their move to school. Children have regular opportunities to be active and they enjoy trips out every day and play in the childminder's garden.

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provision is good

The childminder has a strong knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is fully aware of her responsibilities to safeguard children, and has a good understanding of her role in relation to the routes for referral for a child protection concern. The childminder has a suitable self-evaluation system in place, which allows her to be aware of her strengths and areas for future improvement. She involves the parents in the self-reflection of her provision by encouraging them to contribute to her provision through use of the 'three stars and a wish' scheme she has devised. The childminder has a strong partnership with parents and other professionals in place and this successfully supports continuity in care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372761 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 829289 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 27 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Newbury, West Berkshire. The childminder works with a co-childminder at the same address. The childminder has an appropriate childcare qualification.

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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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