Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 July 2015 2 May 2012

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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 has strong relationships with parents. Parents state their children enjoy coming to the childminder and settle well. They are happy with the service they receive and share information with the childminder about children's progress for continuity of care and learning.  The childminder has good bonds with the children. They chat happily to him and are confident to explore and learn because they feel safe and secure.  The childminder has effective links with other professionals. As a result, information about children is shared to ensure that gaps in progress are quickly identified and reduced. This promotes good outcomes for children.  The childminder constantly checks the environment to ensure that the resources and the areas that children use remain in good condition. Therefore, children remain safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use all opportunities to promote the use of technology. This slightly reduces opportunities for children to fully develop their learning and their knowledge of the world.  The childminder does not always arrange resources to fully promote children's independence.

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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 children to use technology, to further challenge their learning and understanding of the world  review the accessibility of resources to help to enhance children's independence and to fully promote their learning through play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents and read written comments to gather their views.  The inspector spoke to the childminder to check his understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises that children use.  The inspector sampled some documentation, including the childminder's policies and other records.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides good educational activities for children that meet their needs across all areas of learning and development. As a result, children make good progress. The quality of teaching is strong. The childminder asks children appropriate questions to help them think and extend their range of words. He carries out assessments to identify the progress that children make. This information along with their interests is used to plan activities to motivate them to learn. The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. Children enjoy completing puzzles, using ride-on toys and being creative to develop their physical skills. They have good opportunities to interact with others with the childminder and the other children. They go to toddler groups where they meet other childminders and their children. This supports their social skills.

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good

The childminder is consistent and reminds children to share and take turns. He praises children to help them to recognise their own achievements. Children are offered healthy choices during meal times and have access to fresh drinking water at all times. They are encouraged to develop their independence during personal hygiene routines. Older children use the toilet and wash their own hands by themselves, while younger children have more help to ensure they remain healthy. The childminder promotes children to be emotionally ready to start pre-school and school. Children go to collect older children with the childminder. This helps them to become familiar with new schools and change. The childminder supports children to be confident to express their needs and develop better concentration levels needed for school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. He knows how to identify and report child protection concerns that may affect children's welfare. Children are involved in regular fire evacuation drills. Therefore, they become familiar with procedures that help to keep them safe. The childminder attends training and takes advice from other professionals to ensure that he develops professionally. He regularly reflects on activities and aspects of the service he provides with his wife, whom is also a childminder to monitor their service. He invites parents to share their ideas and welcomes changes that help children to reach their full potential. The childminder has good links with other local childminders.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438687 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 838990 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. He lives in Reading, Berkshire. He operates from Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 6.30pm, for 48 weeks a year, with occasional overnight care available. The childminder works alongside his wife, who is also registered as a childminder.

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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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