Childminder EY474930

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 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 motivated to learn and enjoy an exciting range of activities, outings and play experiences which support their learning and development effectively. They make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder communicates well with them. For example, she provides written information, including a daily diary and her policies and procedures, and shares ongoing information about children's care and learning.  Children develop positive relationships with the kind and caring childminder. They behave well and learn about the importance of respecting others, taking turns and sharing. The childminder supports children's self-esteem and confidence well. Children enjoy regular outings in the local community to meet other people, and take part in activities that help them learn about the wider world.  The childminder monitors children's learning thoroughly. She completes precise

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This provision is good

observations and assessments of children's learning that accurately identify their progress and next steps in learning. This helps the childminder to quickly identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, children do not have opportunities to try to do things for themselves.  The childminder does not always build on children's knowledge, in particular during their self-chosen play, to extend their learning to the highest possible level.

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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 opportunities for children to try to do things for themselves, to support their developing independence even further  use all opportunities to build on children's existing skills and knowledge to extend their learning and development to the highest possible level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and activities, and their interaction with the childminder indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed an activity with the childminder and how this supported children's learning and development.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector viewed a sample of paperwork, including children's records, and the childminder's training certificates, written self-evaluation and suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a confident and very secure understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. She keeps her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues up to date. The childminder is fully aware of the local procedures to follow if she should have any concerns about children's welfare. Children's safety is given a high priority in the childminder's home. She supervises them closely and regularly assesses possible risks and effectively minimises these. The childminder develops her skills and knowledge to help improve the quality of her provision and teaching. For example, she completes training and shares ideas for good practice through a childminding forum. The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision well. She gains feedback from parents and children to help shape future improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she talks to children about what they are doing and teaches them new words to extend their vocabulary. The childminder encourages children's awareness of words and print very well. For example, she displays writing indoors and outside alongside photographs and pictures. This helps children to make connections that words carry meaning. Children learn about mathematics, such as when playing in the role-play shop. For example, the childminder introduces discussions about how much the toy fruit and vegetables cost.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play in a well-organised and child-friendly environment. They confidently make their own play choices from the good range of toys and resources directly available to them. Children learn about keeping themselves healthy and safe. For example, the childminder teaches them about the importance of wearing their hats outside in the sun and encourages them to drink plenty of water. Children develop and challenge their physical skills well. For example, they learn to climb the equipment in the park safely and develop their hand-to-eye coordination as they try and throw balls into a net.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make at least typical progress for their age and in some areas make even better progress, such as in their communication and language development. They engage in activities with enthusiasm and are keen learners, who develop their concentration well. Children enjoy being creative and imaginative, such as building with construction materials and pretending to make healthy smoothies in the role-play shop. They explore and investigate with interest. For example, using water, they enjoyed working out how to turn the water wheels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474930 Local authority Reading Inspection number 978223 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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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. She lives in Reading, Berkshire. The childminder offers her service all day Monday to Friday throughout the year, except for bank holidays 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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Telephone number

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