Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 April 2015 29 May 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 good relationships with parents. Parents speak highly of the service she provides and state that their children settle quickly.  The childminder provides a good range of educational programmes with parents and regularly shares their children's progress with them. Parents have good opportunities to share information about their children with the childminder, ensuring effective continuity of care.  The childminder nurtures and engages well with children. She forms positive relationships that support children's well-being. As a result, children settle quickly, and feel safe and secure.  The childminder has good links with other professionals. She regularly liaises with other childminders to enhance opportunities for children to form relationships with other children and adults. As a result, parents are offered alternative back up care in an emergency with other adults whom are familiar with their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has a wide selection of books that are suitable for all age groups. However, she does not consistently make these available for younger children to choose, or for those who prefer to learn in outdoor environments to use.

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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

 improve opportunities for all children to access books, indoors and outdoors, to further enhance their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the premises children use.  The inspector spoke to parents to gather their views.  The inspector observed children's play, and the childminders practice.  The inspector spoke to the childminder during the inspection, to determine her knowledge.  The inspector sampled policies and documentation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder offers children opportunities to interact with others. She effectively supports their early communication skills as she asks children age-appropriate questions, repeats words clearly, and listens and acknowledges their early communication attempts. Children develop their physical skills, for example, they explore sensory toys and reach out to catch bubbles outside. The childminder rolls a ball to encourage children to crawl and develop their coordination skills. She praises and reassures children constantly. Children have good opportunities to develop their mathematical understanding as they sing songs, take part in rhymes and count everyday objects. Children are making good progress. The childminder has high, yet realistic, expectations of what children can achieve. She uses her voice to motivate and engage them. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has established children's starting points and assesses their progress well. She effectively

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good

The childminder reminds children to be gentle with each other. She reinforces good manners by demonstrating this herself. Children happily explore the environment. They have access to ride-on toys in the garden. They enjoy using large equipment and have space to move around and explore. Children take part in musical activities that encourage them to move their bodies and exercise. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks for children. Drinks are accessible throughout the day. The childminder is sensitive to children's personal care needs. She changes younger children's nappies, making sure they are clean and comfortable. Older children use the toilet independently, and the childminder is available to help if needed. She promotes children's skills to help them be ready to move on to school. For example, older children are encouraged to put on and take off their coats and shoes by themselves.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in relation to children's learning and development. She provides a clean and safe environment, regularly checking toys and areas to make sure they are suitable for the children she cares for. She has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and how to recognise and report concerns. As a result, children are protected from harm. The childminder is beginning to self-evaluate, to identify areas of her service that she can develop further. For example, she discusses accessing food hygiene training to increase her knowledge of how to keep children healthy. The childminder has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification. She has a current first-aid certificate and safeguarding training, to safeguard children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361790 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 813064 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Lower Earley, Berkshire. She operates Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 7pm. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at 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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