Childminder 510274

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2016 5 October 2009

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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

 Children are provided with a wide range of interesting activities and experiences. The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children to promote their good progress and meet their individual needs.  The childminder's effective interactions make children's learning fun, encouraging their concentration and engagement in their play.  The childminder provides a relaxed, homely environment. She has a very warm, nurturing approach and treats children with kindness and respect. Young children settle well and develop secure attachments with the childminder and her family.  The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working in partnerships with parents and other providers. She works well with others to promote consistency in children's care and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's understanding of diversity, including their awareness of different family situations and cultures, is not always effectively promoted by the childminder.

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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 to help develop children's knowledge of the world around them, including the different lives and cultures of others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's practice with the children.  The inspector discussed the children's development with the childminder, after making a joint observation of their progress.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she obtains the views of all the users of her provision and also discussed self-evaluation with her.  The inspector examined a selection of documentation, including suitability checks for the childminder and her family.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about children in her care. The childminder attends statutory training, such as first aid, and keeps up to date on childcare matters by accessing forums and reading practice guidance. She effectively monitors children's progress, making sure they achieve well. The childminder evaluates her service, reflecting on strengths and areas for future improvement. She has responded well to the recommendations set at her last inspection. She has improved her safeguarding measures, and use of observation and assessment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully supports young children's language development. She models new words and promotes a running narrative, so children make links in their learning. Her effective teaching encourages children to be active learners. For example, she helps a baby explore a musical toy. They create sounds by banging, shaking and tapping. Her praise and encouragement help them to experiment with the noises and persevere at the task. The childminder provides a good range of opportunities to explore sensory play. Young children explore a cornflour mix and make patterns in the mixture. This helps support children's early writing skills. Parents are involved in their children's learning and receive daily information about their children's achievements. They commend the childminder for her professionalism.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy socialising with others as they explore the local community. They have lots of opportunities for physical development. They enjoy trips to the park and indoor play centres. The childminder supports the youngest children to develop skills, such as walking, well. The young children are starting to learn about keeping themselves healthy. The childminder provides them with nutritious, home-cooked meals and snacks. Young children rest and play according to their home routines, which promotes continuity of care. They are supported to learn about keeping safe. The childminder carefully risk assesses the play spaces taking account of the children's developing needs. Children's behaviour is good. Young children are happy and show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are very confident and become increasingly independent in their play. Children learn about numbers, shapes, colours and sizes through everyday routines and developmentally appropriate activities. They develop strong skills and attitudes, preparing them well for their future education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510274 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 842340 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998. She lives in Burghfield Common near Reading, Berkshire. She operates her service from Monday to Friday, all year round, and offers occasional care at the weekends.

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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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