Childminder 148482

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 good relationships with parents. Parents are happy with the service they receive. They say that their children settle well when they first attend and enjoy coming. The childminder shares information about children effectively to promote continuity of care and learning.  The quality of teaching and care is good. The childminder consistently reminds children to play cooperatively, share and take turns. Therefore, children develop an awareness of others and behave well.  The childminder has strong relationships with teachers, advisors and other professionals. This helps her to ensure that gaps in children's progress are quickly identified and reduced.  The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures. She knows how to report concerns about children's welfare to help keep them safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage children to fully develop their sense of responsibility during everyday tasks. For example, she does not always remind children to tidy up toys after they have finished using them.  The childminder prepares meals for the children and does not provide them with opportunities to take an active role in the process. This does not help children to gain some useful skills in preparation for school and pre-school.

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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 consistent encouragement for children to tidy away the toys they use, to fully develop age-appropriate responsibility  develop opportunities for older children to become more independent during meal times, to further prepare them for school.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents and read testimonials to gather their views.  The inspector spoke to the childminder to check her 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 a good range of educational activities that support children's progress in all areas of learning and development. Children make good progress. The quality of teaching is strong. The childminder carries out assessments that identify the progress that children make. This information is used to plan for activities to build on children's learning and to meet their individual needs. The childminder constantly asks children questions that help them to think about what will happen and extend their language. She has high expectations of what children can achieve. Children enjoy building with bricks, making cards, watering plants and using their imagination. They have good opportunities to socialise with others as they often meet other childminders and their children at toddler groups and at the park.

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good

The childminder has strong relationships with the children she cares for. Therefore, children are confident to explore and learn because they feel safe and secure. Children are offered healthy meals and snacks. They are encouraged to develop independence during hygiene routines. Older children use the toilet and wash their hands with minimal adult intervention, while younger children are offered more help as needed. The childminder supports children to be emotionally ready for change. She talks to them about going to school and takes them to collect older children. This help children become familiar with new people and places.

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provision is good

The childminder has a thorough understanding of her responsibilities with regards to the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She carries out regular checks of the toys, and the areas that children use, to make sure they remain suitable. The childminder practises fire drills with the children so they develop a good understanding of routines that keep them safe. She knows how to access advice and guidance and carries out training to improve her practice. Therefore, she is able to make changes that offer better opportunities for children and their families. The childminder works alongside her husband, who is also a childminder. Together they effectively evaluate the activities they offer children and the service they provide. Parents are encouraged to contribute suggestions to share their views and develop the service further. The childminder has arranged backup care with other local childminder for emergencies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 148482 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 846695 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 1995. She lives in Reading, Berkshire. She 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 her husband, 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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