Childminder EY461984

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 effectively reflects on her practice and attends regular training to keep up to date with Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She uses self-evaluation and her training to improve provision and the outcomes for children.  Children are provided with a range of interesting activities that engage them and help them make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has established caring, positive and warm relationships with the children. The children grow in confidence, show consideration for others and behave well.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents and other settings children attend to successfully support continuity in their care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, opportunities are missed for children to be imaginative and independent during their play, for example, during creative arts activities.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities for children to solve problems to develop their thinking skills even 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 further the opportunities for children to be imaginative and independent in their play, particularly during creative and expressive arts activities  provide more opportunities for children to think for themselves and solve problems.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and observed the children's learning and play.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector examined a range of documentation, including children's learning records and documents relating to safeguarding.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments and views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder shows a good understanding of the requirements of her role. She has high expectations of herself and for the children. She strives to ensure that children are well cared for and make good progress. The childminder continually reviews her practice and takes the necessarily action to make improvements. For example, she has strengthened the assessment and planning of children's learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures and is fully aware of the action to take should she ever have concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from good teaching and support. The childminder knows the children well. She regularly observes and assesses their learning. She uses assessments to plan and provide activities that are well suited to children's interests and needs. The childminder places a strong emphasis on developing children's language skills. For example, she sings songs, reads stories, asks interesting questions and models new words. Children are provided with good opportunities to develop their mathematical skills. For example, they count, identify shapes and compare the size of objects.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a caring and stimulating environment for the children. She has established a very positive rapport with the children, who are safe and secure in her care. The childminder continually promotes courtesy and good manners to help the children learn to be kind and considerate to others. Healthy lifestyles are promoted well. Good hygiene routines are established and children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and show enthusiasm for learning. They make good progress in their learning and development. Children develop communication, language and mathematical skills well. They show consideration for others and are well behaved. Children acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills which prepare them well for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461984 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 948741 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Bradfield, near Reading in Berkshire. The childminder offers care all year round.

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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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