Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 January 2016 27 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

 The childminder is knowledgeable and experienced. She provides interesting activities and experiences for children of different ages. Children are well occupied and make good progress in their learning from their individual starting points.  Children play in well organised play spaces where they can safely access the wide range of toys and resources. The childminder encourages children to choose what to play with independently.  Children have lots of opportunities for outside play, such as in local parks and outdoor play areas. Children begin to learn about the natural environment in the childminder's garden where they plant and grow their own vegetables, for example.  Children quickly develop warm close relationships with the childminder. This helps them to be thoroughly confident and self-assured.  The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's ongoing needs. She exchanges daily information and provides regular updates on children's learning and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always gain an understanding of the diversity of people in the wider world, beyond their immediate family.  The childminder has not fully explored ways to exchange information with other settings to improve outcomes for children further.

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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 opportunities for children to gain an understanding of the diversity of people in the wider community  continue to explore ways to exchange information with other settings to gain the best possible outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the home used by children.  The inspector observed the childminder playing with the children during a range of activities.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's policies, looked at children's records and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector discussed activities and the children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written responses.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures she has the most recent information to help her keep children safe and protect them from harm. She has a clear understanding of how to implement the requirements. The childminder monitors and evaluates the way she works with children. This helps her to identify areas for improvement and develop ways to enhance outcomes for the children. The childminder continues to attend training to develop her practice. This helps her to ensure she can meet the needs of children with a wide range of skills and abilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder extends children's learning through a good range of activities and experiences. For example, children played with the train set and the childminder talked to them about the different colours and names of the trains. She encouraged them to count the number of trains on the track. Children concentrated well at playing with cars, trucks and a garage, testing their own ideas. The childminder encouraged them to learn through trial and error and, for example, to work out which cars would fit in the garage. Children's language skills are very well promoted. For example, children played a memory game and the childminder helped them to identify and name the items in the pictures. Children practise their drawing and writing skills. The childminder helps to develop their physical abilities, showing them how to use pencils and crayons with skill.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides stimulating, warm and welcoming play areas. Children are well supported to learn to manage their own safety, and to test and develop their physical skills. For example, children chose a box of toys and the childminder helped them to safely carry the box to the play area. Children learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle; they have well-balanced meals and snacks, and learn good hygiene routines. Children are confidently independent. For example, they take part in preparing their own snacks, and the childminder encourages them to change their shoes and put on their coats.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of their learning and gain the self-assurance and necessary skills for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 148358 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 825930 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Woodley, Reading. The childminder works weekdays from 7.30am to 6pm. She works all year round except for Bank Holidays and family 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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