Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2016 14 August 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

 Children are happy and settled with the childminder. She creates a welcoming environment, promotes children's self-confidence and supports their emotional well- being effectively.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder encourages them to follow their own ideas, develop their thinking and enjoy learning.  Children have good levels of independence. They are confident to follow their interests and choose freely from the activities and resources available.  The childminder gives parents daily information about children's experiences with her. She shares her observations of what children know and do while in her care to help parents further support their children's learning at home.  The childminder is well qualified. She makes good use of her knowledge and understanding of children's development to promote their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Younger children do not have many opportunities to experiment with drawing and making marks to support their early writing.  The childminder does not gather views from parents on the quality of her provision as effectively as possible to enable her to consider their ideas in her plans to continue to develop and improve her setting.

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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

 provide more opportunities for younger children to draw and make marks to support the development of early writing skills  develop strategies to gain the views of parents about the quality of the provision, and use the feedback to inform the evaluation of the setting and ongoing plans for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children and discussed the activities with her.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, and discussed children's assessment records and documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection and knows how to use this if she has concerns about the welfare of children in her care. She has updated her procedures effectively since the last inspection. For example, safeguarding procedures now cover the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting. The childminder carries out daily safety checks to help keep children safe in her home. She is establishing links with other settings that children attend to share information about their progress, and to maintain consistency in planning for the next steps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes what children know, understand and can do while in her care. She uses this information to assess their individual needs, and to identify any areas where they may need more support in their learning. Children enjoy leading their own play and the childminder focuses on children's current interests to engage them well. For example, children delighted in building a train track and naming the trains. The childminder joined in with their play and extended their learning by, for example, asking questions that encouraged them to think and develop skills in solving problems. She supported children's mathematical development well. For example, she helped them use their early counting skills to count the trains they were exploring.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good relationships with the childminder. They are secure, active learners who behave well. The childminder teaches children about the importance of keeping healthy. For example, she works well with parents to provide nutritious and healthy meals and snacks. The childminder supports children's physical development effectively. For example, they have good opportunities to practise and improve their skills as they play in the garden and visit local parks. The childminder ensures children develop their knowledge of the wider world and other cultures. For example, children play with a range of resources that help them learn about different cultures and beliefs. The childminder answers their questions positively to support their better understanding of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are motivated learners and gain skills to support their move on to other settings, including school. For example, they develop good communication skills, broaden their vocabulary and learn to solve practical problems. Children learn to listen and follow instructions well. They develop a range of social skills and learn to be independent, such as in managing their personal care needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331797 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1048937 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Woodley, Reading and cares for children Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, with the exception of public and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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