Lucie Millon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 October 2015 14 February 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has strong relationships with parents and other professionals. She successfully shares information about children's learning and care to promote continuity for children. This enables her to identify and address gaps in children's progress to help prepare children for going to school.  The childminder builds good bonds with children. Children are happy and confident. They feel safe and secure, settle quickly when they first start and ask for help when needed.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder monitors assessments of children's learning and development across all areas. She identifies next steps and plans for further learning experiences for individual children, while following their interests. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  Children behave well. The childminder effectively manages children's behaviour. For example, she reminds them to be kind to each other, to use their manners and to be

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This provision is good

careful in order to keep themselves safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of all opportunities to promote children's independence and self-help skills. For example, she does not arrange resources in an appealing way to help children make choices in their learning or encourage them to tidy up toys when they have finished playing with them.  The childminder misses some opportunities to promote children's awareness of healthy choices, to help them learn how to keep themselves well.

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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

 review the arrangement of resources and provide more opportunities for children to take on age-appropriate tasks, to further develop their independence  extend opportunities to promote further children's understanding of how to keep themselves healthy.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the premises that children use.  The childminder observed children and the childminder's interaction with them during play and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder during the inspection to check her understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The childminder sampled the childminder's policies and other records.  The inspector read parents' written comments to obtain their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the different types of abuse and of how to report concerns about children's welfare. She checks environments and resources children use to make sure they remain suitable. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she practises emergency fire procedures with them, and teaches children how to cross the roads and to be aware of 'strangers and dangers'. She evaluates her practice and listens to the views of parents and children to make sure she is providing them with a good service that meets their needs. The childminder completes regular training and identifies further professional development that will benefit the children in her care and offer them better outcomes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high and realistic expectations of what children can achieve. She plans trips to toddler groups, parks and soft-play areas where they meet other children. This helps to develop children's social skills further. The childminder constantly chats to children. She demonstrates and repeats words, building on their existing language. The childminder asks children skilful questions, extending their thinking skills. Children practise their physical skills, such as when painting, building with blocks and train tracks, and exploring musical instruments. They enjoy singing songs, counting and talking about the days of the week and the weather. The childminder introduces early mathematics and reading skills within the activities she offers children to help prepare them for school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a good range of interesting activities for children. As a result, they are engaged and enjoy their time with her. The childminder encourages children to use the toilet and wash their hands with minimal adult intervention. She provides more help for younger children if needed, to make sure their needs are met. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks, and ensures children have access to fresh water at all times. They are encouraged to sleep as needed. She offers children good opportunities to learn about different people; for example, they enjoy celebrating various traditions. Children develop a good awareness of the differences within their community and wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Outcomes for children are good. All children, including those with English as an additional language, progress well in relation to their starting points. Children are well prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433711 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 823920 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Thatcham, Berkshire. She operates her service from Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 6pm, for 48 weeks a 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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