Childminder EY468241

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 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 monitors how well children are progressing. She communicates well with parents about children's well-being and achievements, to keep them informed and help children to feel settled and secure.  Children make good progress, especially as they learn to communicate and gain social and emotional skills. They have a range of opportunities to build on their curiosity and explore a wide range of experiences, to encourage their exploratory learning.  The childminder enables children to experience a good range of physical activities to develop their large-muscle and small-muscle control. Children show increasing confidence in their physical abilities.  The childminder and her co-childminders use reflection and self-evaluation effectively to review practice and the success of the experiences offered to the children. The childminder uses effective methods for learning new ideas to drive forward

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This provision is good

improvements and to help children learn well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not routinely make the most of opportunities to extend young children's understanding about the importance of good hygiene routines.  The childminder does not consistently encourage children to do more things for themselves, to further support their independence in readiness for future learning.

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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

 enhance children's understanding of how keeping in good health can help ensure their future well-being  explore ways to provide children with more opportunities to carry out tasks for themselves, to enhance their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and the childminder jointly observed and discussed the learning activities provided, and assessed the quality of teaching and its impact on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her co-childminders and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises that are available for the care of children.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's policies and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to help children feel safe and secure. She uses her knowledge effectively and has up-to-date information from her local authority to help her protect children and support their well-being. The childminder works well with her co-childminder and together they make an effective team. They value parents' comments about the childminding service and use these as the basis for continuing to maintain a good standard. The childminder makes good links with other settings children attend, to ensure consistency in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively observes and monitors children's progress and achievements, in order to plan the next stages in their learning. She uses a range of teaching skills to motivate and engage children, and supports younger children particularly well. For example, the childminder spends time talking and listening to the children. She effectively models play that encourages children to try new ways of doing things. Children enjoy a range of opportunities that supports their physical coordination. They explore and experiment more widely with shapes and sizes, and practise climbing and balancing skills on equipment in the garden. The childminder teaches children to develop early mathematical skills; for instance, by counting with them and using words, such as 'big' and 'small', when hunting for snails in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms positive relationships with the children. For example, she praises children's efforts for sharing and helps them to recognise their own achievements. Children learn to tidy up and respect their environment. They develop positive attitudes and an appreciation of diversity. Children enjoy outdoor activities. For example, they play in the garden, go for walks, and visit local play facilities and parks. These experiences help children to develop their physical skills and ability to mix with other children and adults in larger groups. The childminder teaches children to keep themselves safe. For example, children regularly practise the emergency evacuation drill and learn about road safety when out in the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire valuable skills; for example, as they learn about different festivals, cultures and communities, to enhance their knowledge of the wider world. They have good social skills, communicate their needs effectively and continue to build on their abilities, ready for their future learning. In particular, children learn how to behave well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468241 Local authority Reading Inspection number 968436 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 11

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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 Reading, Berkshire. She works with another childminder at her co-childminder's address. She operates her service all year round, from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday.

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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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