Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2015 23 June 2011

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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

 Partnerships are well established between the childminder and parents. The childminder ensures she involves parents fully in all aspects of their child's care and education so that children make good progress.  The childminder's home is safe and secure. Any risks in the environment are identified and minimised. Children learn about safety, including how to safely cross roads as part of the daily walk to and from school.  The childminder is very experienced and knows how different children learn. She plans effective activities and experiences which she bases on children's next steps in learning and their current interests.  The childminder effectively evaluates and monitors all aspects of her provision, including children's progress. She regularly gains the views of parents, which helps her to identify areas to develop.  Children behave well. They listen to the childminder very well, such as when she

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This provision is good

reminds them of her rules. The childminder praises children frequently to develop their confidence and self-esteem effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not allow enough time for children to respond to her questions to further develop their thinking skills.  The childminder does not fully enable children to choose toys for themselves so that they can develop their interests independently.

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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

 give children enough time to absorb and consider information during conversations to strengthen their communication and language skills  strengthen opportunities for children to help themselves to the resources they need for their chosen activities to fully help them become independent learners.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed children playing.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder and discussed children's development.  The inspector reviewed children's records, a selection of policies, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other members of the household.  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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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of a child being at risk and knows how to report any concerns. The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She attends training and shares ideas and best practice with local childminders. Training also assists her to develop her own delivery of care and education. The childminder builds good relationships with other early years settings and local schools. She understands the importance of sharing information about children's interests and progress. She helps to provide continuity in learning as children move on to other settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder interacts very well with children and skilfully joins in with their play. Children remain focused, engaged and motivated to learn. Older children's mathematical and early reading skills develop well and the childminder helps them acquire the skills they need for moving on to school. The childminder uses mathematical language as children collect fallen leaves in the park. Children use words such as 'big' and 'bigger' as they compare different sized leaves together. The childminder introduces new words to children as they play together. She also encourages children to describe what they are doing to promote their language, confidence and self-esteem. She regularly observes and assesses children's progress. This helps her to plan activities to help children move on to their next steps in development. Overall, children make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a good understanding of equality. She ensures all children and their families feel welcome and valued. She uses opportunities on outings in the community to help children consider and value diversity. Children develop independence with using the toilet and know the importance of washing their hands. The childminder makes good use of the outdoor environment for children to enjoy daily exercise and fresh air. She promotes children's physical development and well-being effectively. Children learn about the importance of following a healthy diet and enjoy activities, such as making their own healthy pizza.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and settle well with the childminder. They enjoy close, emotional attachments to the childminder and her family. They develop confidence and a good range of skills ready for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 148471 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 841817 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Earley, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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