Childminder EY477665

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 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

 The childminder plans interesting activities that motivate children to learn and challenge them well. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder has high expectations of all children and consistently encourages positive behaviour. Children play cooperatively and behave well.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The effective sharing of information provides continuity for children's care and learning, and involves parents in their children's learning effectively.  The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop independence. For example, she encourages children to put on their own shoes and to help prepare their own food. Children carry out appropriate tasks for themselves that they enjoy.  The childminder reflects on her practice effectively. She gains feedback from parents and children, which helps guide continuous improvements and positive outcomes for

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder provides answers to questions too quickly and children do not have time to think for themselves and compose their answers.  The childminder does not consider all opportunities for children to explore differences between themselves and others to support their growing awareness of diversity.

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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

 provide more time for children to answer questions to develop their problem-solving skills  provide rich opportunities for children to learn more about the similarities and differences between themselves and others in the community and wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector spoke with parents and read feedback to gain their views.  The inspector examined a sample of policies, documents and children's records.  The inspector observed the childminder and children during play, and completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. For example, the childminder completes thorough daily checks on her home to assess any risks to children to help ensure their safety and well-being. She has a secure knowledge of how to protect children from harm. The childminder monitors children's progress well and shares her findings with parents. She identifies any gaps in children's learning and quickly plans for them. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date in a variety of ways. For example, she attends training, shares ideas with others and completes her own research.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and provides a wealth of exciting experiences for them. She uses her observations of children to assess their needs. She ensures that activities are enjoyable, and she plans around children's individual needs and interests. For example, children have fun when they explore clay and create different items with it. The childminder seizes opportunities to further mathematical concepts. For instance, she encourages counting as children add candles to the cakes they have made, and discusses shapes and colours. The childminder pronounces words clearly to help children develop their vocabularies. They talk happily as they play and investigate.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring. She works with parents to provide continuity of care and to help children settle quickly. Children form positive relationships with her, and are happy and safe in her care. The childminder supports children's awareness of healthy lifestyles well. For example, children have daily opportunities for outdoor play and fresh air, and eat healthy snacks and meals. The childminder is vigilant as children play and is always close by. She ensures that children learn to keep themselves safe. For instance, children know to wear hats and discuss putting on sun-protection cream in hot weather.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are confident to explore and try things for themselves. They are self-assured and work within, or beyond, the range of development typical for their age. Children develop an interest in early reading and writing. For example, they enjoy looking at books independently and with the childminder. They gain the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477665 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 982712 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 5 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Twyford, Berkshire. The childminder works on Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder has a degree in Early Childhood Studies.

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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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