Childminder EY477514

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 August 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 make good progress. They move around confidently and make choices from a wide range of activities. They are motivated and eager to learn and explore.  The childminder helps children to learn through play. She engages them in enjoyable activities that stem from their interests. The childminder plans activities that extend children's knowledge of the world based upon her observations of their developmental needs and interests.  Children progress well in their personal, social and emotional development. They play an active part in their learning. For example, they develop good relationships with other children and learn to respect the needs of others.  Children enjoy a good range of physical activities and daily experiences that contribute to a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder manages her professional development well. She keeps up to date with changes in childcare, such as through research and attending training courses.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not involve parents as well as possible in assessing children's abilities or in planning how to support children to achieve their next steps in development.

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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

 make better use of information sharing with parents to be able to plan as precisely as possible to support children's care and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play throughout the inspection and assessed the quality of teaching and its impact on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and spoke to her at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including a selection of the childminder's policies, and looked at children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments made available during the inspection.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to protect children from harm. She implements a suitable range of policies and procedures effectively to support children's health and safety. The childminder monitors the progress children make. This allows her to see how children develop over time and to identify and address any gaps in their learning and development. Partnerships with parents are friendly and positive. Although the childminder does not involve parents as well as possible in her planning, she keeps them well informed about the progress their children make. The childminder reviews her practice effectively and considers ways to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out regular observations of children, which she uses to assess their abilities and to plan activities that they enjoy and that help them progress. Children develop good mathematical skills. The childminder skilfully introduces children to the basics of mathematics from an early age. For example, she uses terms such as 'big' and 'small', and explains their meanings through practical examples. Children count confidently to 10 and beyond, explore different shapes, recognise some numbers and enjoy working out where to fit pieces to complete puzzles. Children progress well in their communication and language skills. For example, they enjoy talking, confidently asking and responding to questions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a close and secure relationship with the childminder. They are content and happy in her care. Children use resources that are stimulating and suitable for their age and stage of development. Children play in a clean environment and learn to follow good hygiene practices. They enjoy healthy snacks, for example, they know that fruits are good food choices. The childminder sets boundaries to help children know what acceptable behaviour is and effectively boosts their self-confidence and self-esteem, for example, through using praise. Children are aware of their own personal safety; they learn about crossing the road safely and regularly take part in fire drill practices. Children enjoy physical play and regularly visit local places of interest. They learn about wider society and take part in activities that help them to learn about others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children successfully develop important skills needed for learning. They respond positively to the childminder's good interactions and develop good communication, early mathematics and social skills, which prepares them well for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477514 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 988145 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Woodley, Reading, Berkshire. She provides care Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, and operates 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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