Childminder in West Berkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 August 2015 23 November 2010

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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 benefit from the good quality of teaching they receive while in the care of this childminder. She provides a good range of activities which promote their learning and advance their skills successfully.  The childminder teaches children to adopt a positive approach to healthy lifestyles through regular outdoor play and implementing consistently good hygiene procedures.  The childminder has good working relationships with parents and ensures they are informed about their child's day through written and verbal information to promote continuity of care.  The childminder is committed to advancing her knowledge and skills and is looking to start the level 3 childcare course in the future. She has completed all necessary training, such as first aid, to ensure she is skilled in protecting children from harm.  The childminder evaluates her practice effectively and has a clear idea of her strengths

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's mathematical development sometimes lacks challenge, as the childminder does not consistently use language which supports their developing understanding of shapes and space.  The childminder does not always ensure that creative materials are placed where children can easily reach them, to further promote their creativity and early writing skills.

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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

 introduce more mathematical language during children's play and in planned activities.  increase opportunities for children to be creative and to practise their early writing skills throughout their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and the childminder's interaction during play.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout her observations.  The inspector observed children having their personal care needs met.  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 are confident and relaxed in the childminder's care. They enjoy playing in the homely environment and are able to explore freely. The childminder plays well with the children and values their ideas and imagination throughout their play. For example, when the children are playing with the tea set and food, they involve their favourite soft toy, setting up a picnic for them. This values the children's interests and offers them security for their personal development. The childminder successfully interacts with the children to enhance their speech, understanding and listening skills. They hold clear conversations and share and enjoy books together. Children's mathematical development is well promoted overall, as they build with construction and talk about colours. Children have regular planned opportunities to draw and explore with media. The childminder has good developmental records, which show how she monitors children's learning and identifies

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who attend. This is good

any gaps in their development to help her to work closely with parents.

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good

Children show that they are happy and have good relationships with the childminder. They share resources well and show consideration for each other. This demonstrates that relationships are well formed. Children learn how to be safe, as the childminder teaches them about how they can keep themselves safe. For example, when out in the community they discuss the dangers of traffic, and indoors, the childminder teaches them simple safety techniques, such as coming down the stairs carefully. Children enjoy meal times together, which reinforces social skills to help prepare them for their move on to school. The childminder takes children out each day, to parks, toddler groups and shops. This promotes children physical skills and maintains their good health through exercise.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her roles and responsibilities for safeguarding and meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She has a strong awareness of the routes of referral for child protection and has detailed safeguarding policies and procedures, which are available to parents. This ensures the parents are aware of the childminder's professional role. The childminder works in partnerships with all professionals involved in children's care and shares this information with parents to keep them well informed. This exchange of information provides a united approach to promoting and supporting the children's development successfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400045 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 831011 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Thatcham, Berkshire. She operates weekdays, for most of the year. The childminder has an early years childcare qualification.

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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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