Childminder EY440792

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 September 2016 4 October 2012

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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 encourages children's good behaviour and respect for others in all that they do. For example, she reminds children to take turns and share, and they learn to be tolerant of each other. They are well behaved.  The childminder creates a safe environment. She manages risks effectively so that children can play and learn safely.  The childminder celebrates children's achievements with them, as part of effectively encouraging their confidence and self-esteem.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder tracks children's progress well and identifies any gaps in their learning. She investigates and plans for children's next steps in learning, to continually encourage their progress.  Positive working relationships with parents and professionals involved in children's care help to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not make age-appropriate resources easily available to the youngest children, to encourage them to make choices and explore.  The childminder does not consistently develop children's awareness of size, shape and position, to build on their mathematical skills further.

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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

 give the youngest children more opportunities to independently choose and explore resources, to develop their interests and further encourage their learning  build on the opportunities for children to develop their awareness of size, shape and position, to further support their mathematical understanding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and the childminder's interactions, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector discussed the activities observed with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including children's development records, accident and incident information, and medication and suitability records.  The inspector took into account the comments received from parents.  The inspector discussed the systems used to review and evaluate the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has met the recommendations set at her last inspection. She uses feedback from parents and children to help her reflect on her service and support continuous improvement. She updates her knowledge and skills and this has a positive impact on how she supports children's learning. Parents comment positively on the warm welcome the childminder provides and the high level of care and learning she provides. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the action to take if she has child protection concerns. She teaches children to behave in ways that help to keep them safe and children learn about safety during their everyday experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder forms warm, caring relationships with the children. She gets to know them well and plans activities that match their identified next steps and interests. For example, children enjoyed an activity with jelly and animals. This enabled the childminder to encourage opportunities for conversations about textures, animals and colours. The childminder encouraged children to recognise colours and objects as they played a turn- taking game. She models language well, makes good eye contact and listens attentively for children's responses. She encourages children to think and solve problems; for example, as they complete puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming family environment. Children arrive happily and enjoy exploring the home and having cuddles on the sofa. They move around the home confidently. At times they play independently, but also seek and receive the childminder's assistance when they need support. The childminder encourages children to make healthy choices and develop an awareness of healthy lifestyles. For example, children talk about their food and the childminder encourages them to have regular drinks of water. The childminder talks to children about the benefits of eating fruit and vegetables and why physical activity is important. She increases their awareness of how their bodies react after physical activity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good levels of independence. They help the childminder to tidy up the toys and learn to put on and take off their own shoes. Children learn how to use books with care and enjoy listening to stories. They learn about diversity through factual books that support positive images and their activities in the community. Children develop good communication and social skills, to help them in the next stages of their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440792 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1059107 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Aborfield, Berkshire. She works Monday to Friday throughout the year.

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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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