Childminder EY473459

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 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

 Children are happy, settled and content in the childminder's care. They develop their confidence well and enjoy engaging in play and activities with the childminder.  The childminder uses observation and assessment effectively to track children's progress. She quickly identifies any gaps in children's achievements and, when needed, takes action to help them catch up. For example, she speaks to parents about seeking further advice and provides information to support consistent learning at home and at her setting. Outcomes for children are good.  The childminder provides an interesting range of outings, activities and play experiences. She supports children well through good-quality teaching to move them on in their learning and development.  Good partnerships are established with parents and other settings that children attend. The childminder communicates effectively with parents and provides a broad range of

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This provision is good

information about her service and children's time with her. She gains information that helps her successfully complement children's learning and care in their main setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, children do not always have opportunities to try to do things for themselves to help develop their skills and learning further.  Children's awareness of the meaning of print and writing is not always extended fully to support their already good literacy skills further.

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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

 extend ways to support children to try and do things for themselves to help them build on their own learning and make further progress  build on children's good literacy skills to further extend their understanding of the meaning of print.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children, and observed their play, activities and interactions with the childminder indoors.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the quality of teaching and children's learning experiences with the childminder.  The inspector viewed a sample of paperwork, including evidence of suitability and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in protecting children from possible harm. She knows the procedures to follow if she should have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder assesses possible risks at her home and for outings thoroughly and takes effective action to minimise dangers to children. She keeps herself updated with current early years practice and finds out about ways to develop and improve her practice and teaching skills. For example, she receives updates from the early years team, shares good practice with other childminders and researches ideas for different learning activities. The childminder involves parents and children in helping her to evaluate her service. This helps her to understand the strengths of her provision and identify future improvements accurately.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she speaks clearly to them, repeats words and encourages them to develop their vocabulary. The childminder helps extend children's mathematical knowledge and understanding effectively. For example, she uses opportunities during play and routines to count with the children. Young children show they are developing a good knowledge of numbers and use these in their play. Children develop their social skills and learn about the local community. For example, they learn to mix with other children during visits to toddler groups and visit different places, such as the nature reserve.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop their understanding about showing care and consideration for others. For example, they enjoy role play and learn about gently bathing the 'babies' and pretend to feed the dolls their food and milk. Children learn about taking care of themselves. For instance, they know they need to wash their hands before eating. The childminder raises children's awareness of staying safe, such as reminding them to be careful. Children develop positive behaviours, such as using good manners, sharing and taking turns. They learn about people's similarities and differences, such as by meeting other people in the community. They also celebrate various festivals and cultural events.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make at least typical progress or better for their age. They develop skills that prepare them well for their future learning. Children are motivated learners, who concentrate and sustain their interest well during activities. They explore and investigate with enthusiasm and develop their knowledge about the world. For example, they play in the 'mud kitchen' in the garden and learn about buying food to feed the ducks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473459 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 980608 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Newbury, Berkshire. She is available to childmind all day from Monday to Friday throughout the year, except for family holidays and bank 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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