Bouman, Mrs Zoe Nicole

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2015 1 April 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

 The childminder successfully plans and provides a good range of toys and activities that effectively enhance children's learning and development.  The childminder has a welcoming environment which is attractively resourced inside and out. Children benefit from the free access to the garden which allows them to independently direct their own play through free choice.  The childminder supports children's healthy lifestyle and takes account of dietary preference and allergies, through offering nutritious and appropriate snacks and drinks. This maintains children's good health.  The childminder has good working relationships with parents other professionals involved in children's care, which provides good continuity of care and learning.  The childminder is committed to advancing her knowledge and skills and has successfully completed her level 3 diploma in childcare. This has a positive impact on

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This provision is good

her ability to meet the developmental needs of the children in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder answers the questions she poses, before giving children the opportunity to think about their answers. Consequently, they do not always have time to develop their own ideas.  Children's health is generally maintained overall. However, the childminder occasionally forgets to encourage children to wash their hands prior to snack to learn the importance of good hygiene.

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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

 give children enough time to formulate and consider their answers when asking them questions  improve children's understanding of the importance of good personal hygiene though consistent encouragement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the sitting room, garden and kitchen come dining area.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at planning documentation, children's learning journeys and a range of policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through available letters, cards and notes.

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who attend. This is good

Children are happy and confident in the care of the childminder. They enjoy a variety of activities and play experiences which effectively link to the planned topics and enhance the children's development. For example, when children are learning about bugs, the childminder reads and sings songs about insects and animals. She extends this by organising a bug hunt in the garden. The childminder promotes children's language and listening skills and understanding well, through discussion and questioning. Children enjoy playing imaginatively and enjoy playing with the cooker and making up meals, which successfully supports their developing understanding of the world.

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good

Children benefit from a welcoming and homely environment, so they feel safe and secure. The children play happily and comfortably with their friends and clearly enjoy the childminder's company as she plays with them. Together they all laugh and interact well, which shows that relationships are strong. Children's independence is well promoted as they are given opportunities to do things for themselves, such as taking off and putting on their own shoes. This promotes their self-help skills ready for their next stage of learning. Children play in a clean and well presented home. Their behaviour is good and they benefit from the high amount of praise and encouragement.

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provision is good

The childminder has a strong understanding of her roles and responsibilities to meet the requirement of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a secure understanding of her duty to safeguard children and is knowledgeable about what to do if she is concerned about a child. The childminder knows her strengths and what she needs to do to improve her practice. She is committed to enhancing the provision for the good of the children. The childminder has good relationships with the parents. She ensures that they are kept well informed of their children's development through written communication, discussion and by providing daily photographs of their children at play. As a result, this promotes continuity of care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY254956 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1005946 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. The childminder lives in Thatcham, Berkshire.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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