Childminder EY495187

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 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 has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities. She implements effective risk assessment procedures to identify potential hazards. She supervises children closely at all times to support their safety.  The childminder has created an environment for learning that is vibrant, inviting and exciting for children. Children are happy and motivated learners who show a growing confidence in their own abilities. They make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and helps them to understand and follow rules and boundaries. She ensures that they have regular fresh air and exercise in the garden and on outings.  The childminder has established purposeful partnerships with parents. She regularly shares information about children's learning with parents through her social media site, daily update sheets and discussions. She gives them ideas on how to support learning

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This provision is good

at home. They comment very positively on the care that she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder monitors learning for gaps but does not yet extend this to identifying slower rates of progress.  The childminder has yet to gather information from parents and other settings on any learning that takes place to complement the learning in 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

 inform assessments of children's learning by finding out about their achievements that take place at home and at other settings  build on the monitoring of children's learning to identify slower rates of progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector discussed the children's development with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the process of self-evaluation with the childminder and how she obtains the views of all those that use her provision.  The inspector examined a selection of documentation, including parents' comments.  The inspector completed an unannounced visit.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder successfully evaluates her setting. In the short time that she has been minding, she has made improvements to her practice that have added great value to children's daily learning experiences. She is highly reflective and seeks feedback from parents and children to help her identify areas for further development. The childminder is committed to extending her knowledge even further. She engages in a range of professional development activities and uses web sources and publications to vary the range of activities that she provides, to positively benefit children's learning outcomes. She is aware of notifying Ofsted of significant events.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. She plans effectively to provide challenging activities based on children's interests and preferences. The childminder engages children in conversations, helping them to build their confidence and use of vocabulary. She encourages children to find and share a range of books, for example, helping them to develop mathematical thinking as they lift the flaps and count the animals. The childminder teaches children to think about and find solutions to problems. For example, she helped young children to test out how keys work in a lock and where the pieces fit in a puzzle.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are warmly welcomed into the setting. Young children form a close bond and attachment with the childminder. She is calm, patient and allows them to explore in their own time and make choices about what they want to do. The childminder helps children to show a good appreciation for the house rules. They tidy up after playing with the toys and behave well. Children benefit from the safe, innovative garden play spaces that the childminder has created. For instance, they have opportunities to make mud pies, grow vegetables, and sit in cosy spaces to read their favourite books. The childminder plans visits into the community where children learn about the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good levels of independence. They are confident, active learners. Children are effectively acquiring the necessary skills in preparation for their next stage in learning, including school. They develop a strong curiosity to learn and investigate. Children share their thoughts, ideas and experiences, ask and answer questions. Their speaking and listening skills are developing well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495187 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1053898 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 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Wokingham, Berkshire. She is open on weekdays 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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