Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2016 7 October 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

 Children make good progress in their learning. They take part in a good balance of activities and experiences that help them make independent choices about what to play with and to follow their own ideas.  Children clearly feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They are confident to explore and investigate the wide range of resources, and enjoy learning while they play.  The childminder works closely with parents; she shares information well and encourages them to talk to her about what children like to do at home.  Children are safe and secure in the childminder's home and on outings. She uses robust risk assessments to help her identify any possible hazards.  The childminder attends training regularly to help her continue to develop her practice. She has developed good methods to monitor and assess children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have too few opportunities to develop their mathematical skills, such as their understanding of numbers, sizes and shapes.

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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 develop their early mathematical skills.

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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 discussed activities with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's policies, looked at children's records and checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of child protection. She has completed up-to-date training to ensure she fully understands her role in keeping children safe and knows the procedures to protect them from harm. The childminder closely monitors and assesses children's progress. She quickly identifies any areas where the children may need extra help and provides support to extend their learning and development. The childminder reflects on her practice effectively and identifies ways to secure ongoing improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children take part in an interesting range of activities that help them to explore and experiment. For example, children thoroughly enjoyed a painting activity. The childminder encouraged them to choose what colour paint they wanted and what tools they would use. Children eagerly engaged with the painting and printing, skilfully using the brushes, sponges and animal shapes. Children used their imagination and creativity well, freely making their own creations and testing their own ideas. Children take pride in their achievements and respond well to the childminder's praise and the way in which she values their work.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play in a safe and welcoming environment where they have warm, close relationships with the childminder. They settle well and the childminder provides time for cuddles, ensuring children are comfortable and feel emotionally secure. Children demonstrate their independence well. They dress themselves with confidence and begin to attend to their personal needs. Children learn about healthy lifestyles through, for example, good hygiene routines and regular opportunities for outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and clearly enjoy learning. Children use very good language to describe their play and to identify the different toys they choose. Their physical skills are effectively promoted; for example, they use the painting tools with skill, and dress and undress the dolls. Children are enthusiastic to join in with activities and show good levels of concentration. They are gaining the key skills to prepare them well for the next stage of their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 148583 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1036126 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989. She lives in Reading, Berkshire. The childminder works each weekday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, 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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