Childminder 113069

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 July 2016 21 April 2015

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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 develop good relationships with the childminder and each other. The childminder provides a positive role model and teaches children good manners and behaviour.  The childminder provides positive and enthusiastic support for children's learning. Children make good progress. They are motivated to learn and enjoy the activities offered.  Children develop good speaking and counting skills. They gain a clear understanding of how to keep safe and lead a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder knows children's individual needs well and monitors their progress closely, helping them to develop the key skills needed for future learning.  The childminder reflects on her provision and keeps her knowledge of the latest guidance up to date.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide many opportunities to encourage children to use their home languages in play and learning to further extend their language development.  The childminder does not always recognise opportunities to encourage children to complete manageable tasks for themselves to develop their independence.

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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 use their home languages in play and learning to further support their communication and language development  make the most of all opportunities during daily routines to help children develop their independence as fully as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities in the childminder's setting.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including the childminder's most recent self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of parents' views, obtained from letters they had written before the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's welfare. She constantly looks for ways to improve her provision, taking into account feedback from children and parents. For example, she researches the latest guidance to support children's learning and welfare effectively. The childminder has met the action and recommendation from her previous inspection. Parents are kept well informed about their children's progress to help involve them fully in their learning. They comment positively on all aspects of the childminder's service and feel that their children are very well cared for. The childminder regularly checks children's progress to make sure there are no gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children's individual needs and interests well and uses this information effectively to plan and provide activities that help them reach their next steps in learning. For example, when children construct a 'swordfish shark', she supports those who are soon to start school to count the long line of bricks they have built. She extends their learning as she enthusiastically discusses their interest in fish. The childminder supports children's concentration and attention skills well. She regularly reminds children to use their 'listening ears' and 'thinking minds'. She establishes good links with other settings attended by children to provide continuity in their care and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms strong and close relationships with children. She builds their self- confidence and emotional well-being effectively. All children behave well and show consideration for the needs of others. Older children helpfully assist those who are younger as they build models. The childminder teaches children to develop good hygiene habits, such as washing their hands after using the toilet. Children are reminded of the safety measures for playing outdoors, and about why it is particularly important to have regular drinks when the weather is warm. Young children's routines are followed and she cuddles them affectionately when they show that they are ready for a nap. The childminder helps children to understand the wider world and cultural differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are settled and happy in the childminder's care. They make particularly good progress in their counting and speaking skills and are well prepared for school. For example, they count accurately and are able to put children's ages in the correct order. Younger children develop their vocabulary well. For example, they copy the childminder's words, saying 'Pop, pop' as they excitedly chase and pop bubbles in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 113069 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1054677 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 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998. She works from the home of a family friend and past employer in Newbury, in Berkshire. The childminding provision operates Monday to Friday, 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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