Childminder in West Berkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 November 2015 25 January 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 skilful at supporting children to become effective learners. She knows their individual interests, capabilities and different learning styles. She cleverly adapts activities to incorporate learning into every activity in order to successfully meet each child's learning potential.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with professionals involved in children's learning. She shares her assessments of children's progress effectively to ensure that partnerships promote a shared approach towards children's care and learning. This ensures that disabled children make equally good progress in their learning and are not disadvantaged in any way.  Children are very confident in the childminder's care. They develop strong trusting bonds with the childminder and her family. Children behave well for their age and the childminder is clear about rules and boundaries. They appear happy and show they feel

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This provision is good

secure in the setting.  The childminder reflects on, reviews and evaluates her practice and provision, ensuring she keeps up to date with any changes to practice and regulation.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to teach children about why good hygiene routines are important.  The childminder has not fully explored opportunities to share information about children's next steps in development with the other settings they attend to promote even more continuity in children's care and learning.

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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 children's understanding of how they can protect themselves from infection to promote their good health more effectively  explore all opportunities to share information about children's next steps in learning with the other settings that they attend to fully support continuity of learning and care.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector discussed the children's development with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the process of self-evaluation with the childminder and how she obtains the views of all those that use her provision.  The inspector examined a selection of documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. Regular risk assessments support her in maintaining a safe and secure environment for the children, both inside and outside the home. Children's learning is well documented and supported. Robust monitoring of learning ensures that children's progress is sustained over time and any gaps are identified quickly. She has embraced the guidance of professionals and embedded a range of effective strategies to support children to develop their speaking and listening skills. This means they benefit from the best possible start in readiness for school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child development and how children learn. She quickly identifies and seeks further support for any children who are at risk of falling behind. This ensures that all children have equal opportunities to do well. Children are confident, active learners and they initiate many activities themselves. They learn to concentrate and persevere for extended periods of time as the childminder sensitively plays alongside them, supporting their learning and motivating them. She works closely with any professionals involved in children's care and supports children's communication skills exceptionally well. This supports all children, including disabled children, to communicate their needs, develop friendships and share their thoughts with others. The childminder adopts a shared approach towards children's care and learning with parents. This has a positive impact on the progress children make towards their next steps.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children's well-being through caring and sensitive relationships. She recognises their achievements, giving regular praise to build their self- esteem and confidence. She is a good role model, encouraging good manners, sharing and taking turns. She teaches children how to identify risks and take action to keep themselves safe from harm. Children have plenty of opportunities to do things for themselves, such as preparing snack and making choices in their play. This helps to foster their independence and promote their self-care skills. The childminder provides a good range of resources and activities that teach children about other people and the wider world to help them learn to respect and celebrate each other's differences. They have ample opportunities to play outside and visit places of local interest, such as a farm.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including disabled children and those who have special educational needs, are making good progress from their starting points. They are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age and are well prepared for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397566 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 838411 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Kintbury, near Hungerford in West Berkshire. She offers care on a daily basis, before and after school, and during school 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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