Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 April 2015 12 September 2011

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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 provides stimulating educational programmes. As a result, children make good progress.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses children's interests to progress learning further. She carries out assessments and plans activities to build on children's existing skills.  The childminder builds positive relationships with children. As a result, children enjoy coming to her provision. New children settle quickly and leave their carers well.  The childminder has a strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures. Therefore, children are safe.  The childminder attends training to improve her knowledge and skills. As a result, her practice is good and better outcomes for children are promoted.  The childminder has strong links with other local childminders. They meet regularly and provide emergency care for each other's families when needed.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always offer older children opportunities to further develop their independence ready for going to school, by helping to prepare their own snack, for example.  The childminder does not consistently encourage children to develop age-appropriate responsibilities; for example, by tidying away their toys after playing with them.

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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 opportunities for children to become more independent during mealtimes, to further prepare them for school  provide consistent opportunities for older children to tidy up toys after use, to develop age-appropriate responsibility.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents and read testimonials to gather parents' views.  The inspector spoke to the childminder to check her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register requirements.  The inspector observed children's play and the childminder's practice.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises children use.  The inspector sampled policies and documentation.

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who attend. This is good

Children have good opportunities to interact with other children and adults. The childminder takes children to toddler groups and organises play times with other childminders and their children. Children develop physical skills effectively. They enjoy gluing and sticking coloured paper, playing with small imaginary toys and exploring outside areas. They have good opportunities to communicate, talking happily to each other and taking turns to listen. The childminder has high, yet realistic, expectations of what children can achieve. She has strong relationships with parents, who state that they are happy with the service she provides. The childminder offers parents regular feedback about children's progress. Parents are able to share what they know about their child.

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good

Children enjoy being imaginative, counting, listening to stories and learning about nature. They learn about the life cycle of a butterfly and watch caterpillars as they transform. The childminder provides children with good opportunities to exercise and to be healthy. She offers healthy snacks and meals and is responsive to children's dietary needs. Older children wash hands and use the toilet independently. The childminder helps younger children to make sure their personal care routines are thorough, to keep them healthy. She talks to children about going to school, asking them, for example, what uniform they have got. Children accompany the childminder on school pickups, which familiarises them with new environments and routines. The childminder supports children to recognise their names, hang up their coats and to put on their shoes.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She carries out regular fire drills with children and constantly checks the environments children use to make sure they are safe. The childminder evaluates her service regularly to identify areas for improvement. She includes the views of parents and children, to ensure their needs and preferences are being met. The childminder holds relevant childcare qualifications, including up to date first aid and safeguarding. Therefore, her practice is of a high standard. The childminder liaises well with other professionals. She shares information about children appropriately with nurseries, through communication books and conversations, and she follows their themes, to extend children's learning. The childminder knows how to gain additional support for children, to ensure that any gaps in development are quickly minimised.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423885 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 823045 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 12 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Lower Earley, Berkshire. She operates Monday to Wednesday all year, and Thursdays, term time only, between 8am and 6pm. The childminder holds relevant childcare qualifications at level 4.

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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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