Childminder in West Berkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 June 2016 15 October 2013

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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 works in close consultation with children's parents, who value her care and expertise enormously. Effective ways of sharing information ensure that children receive good quality experiences in their care and learning.  The childminder develops children's awareness of how to keep themselves safe through their daily routines and activities.  Children show good levels of engagement in their play and exploration. For example, they enjoy participating in new ventures in the childminder's home and garden, and investigate the diversity of their community and countryside with a wider group of friends.  The childminder has developed good links with local schools and other providers. She prepares children well for school and for the next stages in their learning.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder is responsive to their needs and encourages them to have fun so that they enjoy their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always build on her good systems for assessment, to ensure that children are making the highest levels of progress possible from their starting points.  Occasionally, the childminder does not use all opportunities to encourage children to think critically, to extend their learning as much as possible.

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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

 refine the arrangements for monitoring and evaluating children's progress, to help all children reach the highest levels of progress  use all opportunities to encourage children's critical thinking even more consistently, to further extend their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed care routines and teaching, and the impact of these on children's safety, welfare and learning.  The inspector reviewed policies and discussed the procedures relating to children's safety and welfare with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, the childminder's planning and evaluation of activities, and information exchanged with parents.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and reviewed written communication from them.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about the impact of her training, experience and practice on children's well-being, learning and development.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates key policies and procedures to ensure she follows and implements new guidance on good practice. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare and how to address any concerns with the appropriate agencies. The childminder has met the action and recommendations set at her last inspection, to make effective improvements to her service. She updates her knowledge and reflects well on her practice. She sources good-quality resources that she uses effectively to engage children in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully observes and knows the children in her care very well. She plans and delivers a diverse range of learning opportunities tailored to children's interests; at her home and in their local community. For example, children solve problems and develop handling skills as they investigate how to open and close different mechanical locks and fasteners on doll's clothes. The childminder captures and develops children's interest in the world around them. For example, children enjoy trips to the library and outings into the countryside to learn about wild animals, sea life and life cycles. Children also learn how to help care for living things, such as a range of pets.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder quickly establishes warm and secure relationships with children, who are relaxed, self-confident and emotionally strong in her presence. The childminder consistently models positive behaviour. She has clear boundaries and a calm, sensitive approach, appropriate to children's ages and stages of development. Children's behaviour and attitudes to learning, caring and sharing are very good for their ages. For example, children are very thoughtful with their friends when they meet up to explore different parks and play areas together. Older children are very kind to the younger ones.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children concentrate well, and develop good levels of independence for their ages. Their speech and communication skills are particularly good. They are curious to find out more from books and through questioning the childminder as she constantly extends their knowledge. Children are very confident, sociable and resourceful in their play and interactions. They treat each other with a great deal of care, kindness and respect.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY250710 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1048820 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Burghfield Common, near Reading in Berkshire. The childminder provides care from Monday to Thursday, 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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Telephone number

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