Childminder 148431

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 2015 18 November 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

 Children are progressing and developing well in their learning and development. This is due to the good amount care and quality of teaching that the childminders offers to the children.  The childminder knows the children in her care well and supports their development through well planned and purposeful activities. As a result, their next stages of development are emerging successfully.  The childminder provides a healthy range of snacks and meals for the children that meets their dietary needs and contributes to their good health.  Children play and explore in the spacious environment where risks are identified and minimised. This means they are able to move around safely, freely and independently.  Children are at ease in the childminder's company and enjoy social gatherings where they visit local toddlers and parks. This effectively increases their physical development while enhancing their social skills.

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder regularly exchanges information about the children's development to maintain continuity of care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Younger children are not fully aware of the concept of letters and signs used within the environment, as pictures are not fully used to support their development of knowledge that print carries meaning.

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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

 increase opportunities for all children to make choices and decisions when accessing toys and resources by using pictures, real objects and signs alongside words in the learning environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed children having their personal care needs met and during snack time.  The inspector examined documentation including children's records, learning journeys, policies and procedures.  The inspector gave feedback to the childminder at the end of the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Children's development is successfully supported as the childminder knows the children very well and plans a good range of activities which improve their skills and knowledge. For example, knowing that the children need more support in developing their smaller muscle skills, the childminder provides yellow spaghetti for the children to explore and then extends this further by giving them scissors to cut it with. This supports their sensory development and fine physical skills as they manipulate and use the scissors. Children's communication skills are effectively extended by the childminder. She encourages children to imitate sounds, sing to the songs on the tape player, and repeat sounds and words. Furthermore, older children's attention and understanding is assisted as she skilfully asks them questions to make them think. Most partnerships with other settings are strong. The childminder exchanges information with them, or shares details via the parents if she does

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good

Children demonstrate that they are confident, happy and comfortable in the care of the childminder. They regularly seek assistance and cuddles from her, and enjoy her interactions as they play. Children giggle and chat happily together, showing that they are developing good friendships. Children play in a clean and well maintained home. They enjoy worthwhile physical activities in the childminder's garden, which promote their physical development. The childminder uses a good amount of print on the labelling within her home, however these have no meaning to the younger children due to their inability to read and there are no pictures to support their understanding that print has meaning. Overall, children benefit from well established daily routines and clear explanations, such as why we wash our hands and catch coughs, which increase their understanding of the importance of good health.

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provision is good

This experienced and well organised childminder has a good understanding of her roles and responsibilities to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a strong knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and has recently attended training to further advance her knowledge. As a result, this has provided her and her assistant with an in-depth understanding of the routes for referral in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder appropriately self-evaluates her own provision to help her make changes to her practice. She is clear on her strengths and has a clear drive to improve for the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 148431 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 836751 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997. She lives in Woodley, near Reading, Berkshire. The childminder has a recognised early years qualification and when needed works with an assistant.

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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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