Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 October 2015 15 September 2010

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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 is committed to maintaining and driving improvements in her practice and her own professional development. She uses information gained from relevant courses to provide fun and stimulating learning experiences for children.  The childminder is a good role model. She consistently promotes good manners, kindness and sharing. Children are well behaved and interact well with others.  The childminder uses her knowledge of children's likes and interests to plan enjoyable, interesting activities. Children are engaged and motivated to learn.  The childminder actively ensures that the children's environment is safe. She effectively risk assesses the safety and suitability of her home and any outings the children attend.  Children learn how to keep themselves safe. They are confident to independently explore their surroundings and take risks appropriate to their age.  The childminder understands her role and responsibility in ensuring the suitability of her

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This provision is good

registered assistant to work with children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have enough opportunities to explore and practise using technology in their daily lives.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to explore and practise using technology in aspects of their daily lives.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children during their play activities, as well as their snack routine.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, risk assessments and relevant policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a strong understanding of the importance of keeping children safe. She knows the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is able to accurately evaluate the activities she provides for children. She has a good understanding of what children have gained from an activity and how to move them on in their learning. Children make good progress in all areas. The childminder shares a good relationship with parents and she actively involves them in their children's learning. She asks parents to contribute to their children's learning in various ways in order to ensure continuity of learning and care. The childminder evaluates the service she provides effectively. She takes account of parents' wishes and acknowledges children's likes and dislikes. She uses this information to make positive improvements to the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a strong understanding of her responsibility to promote children's learning and development, and to keep them safe at all times. She plans for each child effectively and knows how to move them on according to their age and ability. The childminder uses well-developed systems to accurately monitor and assess children's learning and development. She actively shares this information with parents. Children independently choose from a wide range of interesting resources that promote learning. The childminder follows children's interests when planning activities. For example, children enjoy cooking activities where they learn to measure and follow instructions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder shares a good relationship with the children; they are happy and settled in her care. The childminder provides a warm and stimulating environment for children. She promotes their confidence and self-esteem by praising children for their efforts. Children are proud of the work they create, for example, they contribute to the wall displays in the playroom. The childminder actively promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children follow a good hygiene routine and understand the importance of keeping themselves safe and healthy. Children are independent and able to manage their personal needs effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress for their age. They develop a good range of skills needed for their move to school or other early years settings. For example, children learn how to write their name, recognise numbers and to confidently make others aware of their wants and needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331973 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 834696 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Winnersh, Wokingham. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for family and bank holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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