Childminder EY276809

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2016 23 May 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has a clear understanding of her responsibilities. She places high priority in promoting children's ongoing safety and welfare. Children learn how to keep themselves safe, such as when using equipment and during outings.  Children's personal, social and emotional skills are developing well. For example, they learn to make independent choices about their play from a range of activities available. When planning activities, the childminder takes into account children's interests to meet their individual needs effectively.  The childminder offers good levels of praise and encouragement, while effectively supporting children's confidence, motivation and self-esteem. Children's behaviour is good. They learn to take turns, share and to respect others.  The childminder establishes positive partnerships with parents. She encourages communication to promote continuity of care for children, such as sharing information

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This provision is good

about their children's learning, progress and daily activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always seek all opportunities available to strengthen her professional development even further.  Opportunities for including the views of parents and children in the self-evaluation process are still developing, to enable the childminder to plan specific targets for improvement.

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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

 continue to use reflective practice to identify precisely and take all opportunities for continuous professional development  make better use of self-evaluation processes, in particular to include the views of parents and children fully, to help identify any areas for further improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play throughout the inspection, and assessed the quality and impact of teaching on their learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments made available during the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what action to take in the event of any concerns about a child in her care. She develops positive links with other professionals, such as those at the local school that children attend, to promote continuity in care and offer ongoing support for children's learning. For example, the childminder holds frequent discussions with teachers, so she is aware of children's activities and their interests. The childminder understands the importance of developing her knowledge and skills, and she generally has a positive attitude towards improving her provision to benefit children. Parents speak positively about the childminder; for example, how their children are cared for well in this friendly home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers a range of activities for older children that reflect their interests. For example, during the school holidays, children have plenty of opportunities to make choices about the activities they would like to do. Children are eager to explore. For example, they enjoy using a range of creative resources available to design animal models. Children are able to play safely and they have many opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, the childminder takes children to the local park to practise their climbing and balancing skills, and they enjoy using the garden. The childminder provides a variety of experiences, which helps children to gain an awareness of and respect for differences in people, and learn about the wider world. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. For example, when playing a board game, she helps children with their early counting skills. All children receive good support

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

to help them prepare for the next stages in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes good behaviour among children and adapts strategies to encourage them to manage their own actions. Children are becoming aware and responsible for their own safety. For example, when walking from school, children know they must be aware of hazards, such as roads, and they regularly practise fire drills. Children follow effective hygiene routines and they learn about the benefits of adopting a healthy lifestyle. For example, children get plenty of regular exercise, which contributes greatly to their physical health and well-being overall. Children learn about the importance of a varied and balanced diet. For example, at meal and snack times, there are many discussions about the benefits of eating healthy foods.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276809 Local authority Reading Inspection number 1048844 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the Whitley Wood area of Reading in Berkshire. She provides care from Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm, and operates her service all year round. At the time of the inspection, the childminder was providing out-of- school care only.

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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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