Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 March 2015 23 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 offers children a good range of activities that motivate them to learn. As a result, children make good progress.  The childminder teaches children to behave well because she implements consistent rules and boundaries in the home. As a result, children play cooperatively and behaviour is good.  The childminder actively promotes children's confidence and self-esteem through the praise that she gives them.  The childminder promotes healthy practices. She ensures children eat healthily and follow good hygiene routines. This helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles.  Partnerships with parents are good because the childminder discusses children's development and care needs regularly with them. This allows parents to become involved in children's learning.  The childminder reflects on her practice and seeks the views of children and parents. She regularly attends training to help drive improvements and maintain good outcomes

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use mathematical language and counting during every day play and routines to strengthen children's growing awareness of numbers.  There are limited opportunities for children to see print in the environment, including their names, to help strengthen their literacy 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

 provide consistent opportunities for children to hear mathematical language during every day play and routines, to help strengthen their growing awareness of numbers  increase print in the environment, including children's names, to further develop their understanding that print carries meaning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector examined a selection of policies, documents and children's records.  The inspector observed children and the childminder during play.  The inspector read testimonials from parents to gain their views.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder makes observations about children's achievements and plans around their interests to help them to move on in their learning. As a result, children make good progress. The childminder looks at books with children and helps them to learn to write their names. However, there are limited opportunities for children to see print and their names in the environment, to help them strengthen these skills. The childminder builds towers with children and helps them to complete puzzles. She interacts well with children and employs a range of strategies to promote their speaking and language skills. For example, she pronounces words clearly, repeats language back to younger children and extends their vocabulary by naming objects. However, she does not consistently use mathematical language in everyday play and routines, such as counting the steps of the slide as they climb. The childminder celebrates different festivals with children to help

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who attend. This is good

them learn about different cultures and the world around them.

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good

The childminder provides a safe and secure environment. She forms positive relationships with children. She encourages them to gain independent self-care skills relative to their ages and capabilities. For example, she encourages younger children to climb the stairs independently as she stays close by to support them. Children make independent choices about what they want to do from a range of accessible resources. They benefit from the calm and caring disposition of the childminder, who manages children's behaviour in a positive way. As a result, they learn about acceptable behaviour, in readiness for their eventual move to pre-school, or school. Children enjoy outdoor activities. They play in the childminder's garden, go for daily walks, and visit local facilities and playgrounds. This helps children to develop their physical and social skills by mixing with others in larger groups. The childminder practises the evacuation procedure with children. This helps them

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is aware of her role and responsibility to help keep children safe, and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She carries out risk assessments of her property and any areas she visits with children. The childminder attends training to improve her professional development and this has a good impact on the learning experiences for children. The childminder keeps a close check on how children are progressing and shares this with parents. Effective systems for planning and assessment provide children with good care and learning opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY306397 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 834187 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Charvil, Berkshire. The childminder works from Monday to Friday for most of the year.

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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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