Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 August 2015 10 March 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

 Children are happy, settled and relax well because the childminder provides a welcoming environment and has familiar routines, which she implements with care and affection.  The childminder develops warm and caring relationships with children, supporting them with the move from home and on to school. Consequently, children feel safe and secure when dealing with new situations.  Children make good progress in their learning and development and are eager to become involved in activities. This is because the childminder knows them well and provides experiences that encourage children to be motivated to learn.  The childminder effectively promotes the health and safety of children in her care. She minimises potential risks within the home and garden so that children can play safely. Children learn how to use play equipment correctly so that they know how to keep themselves and others safe.  The childminder monitors all aspects of her setting so that she can make continual

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This provision is good

improvements which benefit the children the most. She also gathers parents' and children's comments as part of her process.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Very occasionally, the childminder overly directs children's play, reducing their opportunities to explore and think things through for themselves so they develop their own ideas and solutions.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to promote children's independence skills during daily routines.

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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

 allow children more opportunities to explore and think things through to develop their own ideas and solutions, and to learn through their own trial and error  promote children's independence skills consistently during the day.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed children playing.  The inspector made a joint observation of an activity with the childminder and discussed children's development.  The inspector looked at children's development records, a selection of policies, children's records and evidence of suitability.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the information provided in the childminder's self- evaluation document and written references from parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides a wide range of interesting, challenging activities that cover all areas of learning. The childminder supports children's communication skills well. She introduces new words during conversations and shares books with the children. She listens and responds to very young children's babbles, celebrating their early language skills. Children of all ages are encouraged to explore their environment and practise their developing physical skills. They use a wide variety of resources to pick up and scoop rice during their play. Older children try using tweezers while younger children use scoops and spoons. The childminder skilfully extends their play and encourages children to use their imaginations well. For example, by providing extra resources, such as bandages and plasters, to use on their dolls that need first aid.

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good

The childminder provides a safe and nurturing environment and is sensitive towards children's needs. This helps them to be emotionally secure and promotes their good behaviour. The childminder has good settling-in arrangements. She forms good partnerships with parents from the outset and collects all important information to enable her to care for their children effectively. She gives children praise and encouragement to boost their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder and parents work closely together to enable children to continue their learning at home. She regularly shares with parents what children are currently interested in, along with their next steps in development. Children enjoy playing outside in the garden and regularly go on nature walks in the woods to hunt for insects and look at animals and birds. This promotes their good health and helps them to learn about and appreciate the natural environment.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility with regard to protecting children in her care from harm and neglect. She has a good range of policies and procedures that reflect and underpin her practice. The childminder regularly checks children's progress and supports parents to seek additional support for their child if and when required. She values the strong partnerships she has with other providers, such as local schools and pre-schools. This helps to positively promote continuity of care and education for children. The childminder regularly attends training facilitated by her local authority. This helps her to keep her knowledge of childcare practices up to date and build on the already good quality of teaching and care she provides. The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415122 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 832236 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Lower Early, near Reading, Berkshire. The childminder's provision operates from Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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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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