Childminder in Reading

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2015 14 January 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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 quality of teaching is good and this helps children to make good progress in their learning, based on their starting points. The childminder and co-childminder provide a wide range of play experiences and activities that interest children.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language very well. She provides a good level of support and opportunities for children to practise their speaking skills through their activities.  Children feel safe and secure, and develop strong emotional attachments with the childminder and her co-childminder. The two childminders work well together, providing a caring and nurturing environment that effectively promotes children's well-being.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to providing high-quality care and learning. She has completed a number of training events since her last inspection, to increase her knowledge and skills. This has helped her to improve the learning and care

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This provision is good

experiences she provides to children.  The childminder protects children well because she has a good understanding of safeguarding and promoting the health and safety of children in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always strengthen children's thinking skills by providing opportunities for problem solving, for example, during group activities.

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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

 enhance the good teaching further by offering more activities to extend children's problem solving and thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection and observed their activities.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and through their written feedback.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's policies and procedures, her self-evaluation documentation, children's observations and assessments.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and evidence of the suitability of adult household members.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder and her co-childminder make good use of opportunities to ask children questions, and to model and support their developing language. As a result, children make good progress in their communication skills. Children choose from an extensive range of toys and resources, which helps them to develop independence in their learning. Children are encouraged to count, for example, when walking up the steps in the garden; however, they have limited opportunities to develop thinking skills and problem solving through exploration and investigation. The childminder observes and assesses children's learning effectively and plans for the next steps in their development. Children are given good opportunities to develop literacy skills in preparation for school. For example, they recognise letters in their name on their artwork, and they enjoy nursery rhymes and books at story time.

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good

Children are happy in the childminder's care because the settling-in processes are based around the needs of the children and their families. Children's safety is a priority. They learn how to evacuate the premises by practising fire drills and know how to cross the road safely. Children become independent from a young age as they learn to feed themselves and manage their hygiene routines. The childminder provides nutritious food, which is freshly prepared, and she ensures that children have plenty of water to drink. Children get daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise, which contribute to their good health and physical well-being. For example, they go on trips to the woods or use the well-resourced garden. The childminder regularly takes children to groups and this teaches them how to adapt their behaviour to social situations. This builds children's self-esteem and confidence, and prepares them well emotionally for the move to nursery and school.

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provision is good

The childminder understands her responsibilities in meeting the learning and development requirements and knows how to keep children safe. She completes risk assessments of the environment and has safety measures in place to reduce hazards. The childminder communicates effectively with parents. She shares children's achievements and progress with them. This means that parents are well informed and confident about their children's development. Partnerships with the local schools are good. The childminder ensures she shares relevant information, enabling a shared approach to children's learning and care. The childminder effectively evaluates her practice. She considers each aspect alongside her co-childminder to ensure consistency. The childminder identifies areas to improve in her setting and is committed to ongoing training, in order to benefit the children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357172 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 844168 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, and works alongside a co-childminder.

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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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