Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 September 2015 22 March 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 uses information about children's learning to plan relevant activities which are of interest to them. Her good quality teaching helps children to make good progress and acquire the skills they need to start school.  The childminder has formed secure partnerships with local schools, early years settings and other professionals, so promotes children's care and learning needs well.  The childminder regularly researches information to help her improve the quality of her provision. She uses the knowledge she acquires to help her gain a deeper understanding of child development and uses this in her practice to benefit children.  Children enjoy many opportunities to play, learn and exercise, including in the fresh air. They play ball games, learn about the natural environment and help to grow vegetables in the garden. These interesting experiences mean that children are engaged and motivated to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not correctly model the words that children use, so does not extend their vocabulary and communication skills at such times.  The childminder does not always reinforce the importance of good hygiene practices with children. This means she does not consistently help them to learn how to keep themselves healthy.

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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

 strengthen the already good teaching methods used, through consistently providing children with correct pronunciation of words during conversations, to build on their communication and language skills  promote consistent opportunities to encourage children's understanding of the importance of good hygiene, through spontaneous opportunities and routines.

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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 information records and evidence of the childminder's 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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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She knows who to contact in regard to child protection issues if she has a concern about a child in her care. She clearly knows the signs and symptoms to look out for and the processes she must follow. She ensures children remain safe in her home, the garden and during outings through effectively risk assessing any potential hazards. The childminder ensures children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn how to walk up and down steps and how to hold and use scissors safely. The childminder reflects on her practice and children's progress so that she is continually striving to make improvements. She talks with parents regularly and gains their views about her childcare. Comments read at the inspection provided evidence of their happiness about the quality of childcare their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder makes a lot of suggestions to extend children's learning so that they are eager and motivated to try new experiences. Since her last inspection, the childminder has improved the range of resources available to children that promote their creative skills. As a result, children now enjoy playing with different textures and materials on a regular basis. Children squash and mould dough with their fingers and match the different colours of dough to the correct individual pots. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She regularly observes children at play, effectively assesses their progress and plans their next steps in learning. Parents share what they know about their children right from the start. The childminder encourages parents to keep her informed about their child's development at home so that they jointly work on

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works in partnership with parents to maintain children's well-being and to help children settle in. This means that children are happy in her care and form secure emotional attachments to her. The childminder provides a clean, safe and well-organised environment, which is well resourced and thoughtfully laid out. Children are well behaved because the childminder is calm and caring and is a good role model to children. The childminder teaches children about good health through reminding them to drink water regularly and helping them to follow a healthy diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are happy and confident learners. They thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and happily include her in their play. The childminder talks to children while they play and during the routines of the day, which helps them to think and learn new skills. Children gain a good awareness of others through taking part in outings, discussions and activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433236 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 823872 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Charvil, in 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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