Childminder, Out-of school day care in West Berkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 October 2016 6 November 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 uses a range of effective teaching skills to support children's individual learning and interests. She builds well on their prior learning and helps them to meet their targets in learning quickly. Children make good developmental progress.  The childminder nurtures children's confidence and emotional well-being to a very high standard. She is a good role model and supports children to behave well, keep themselves safe and develop their social skills in readiness for school.  Children enjoy daily opportunities to be active and lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, they enjoy swimming lessons and benefit from plenty of exercise at local parks. They learn to manage their personal hygiene effectively.  The childminder uses self-evaluation accurately to identify areas for improvement. She gathers the views of parents and children effectively and uses their feedback to set targets for improvement in her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not create many opportunities for children to build on their early attempts at writing and creativity in their everyday play.  Occasionally, the childminder solves problems for children without encouraging them to think about and find their own solutions.

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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

 develop further opportunities for children to explore resources and materials to extend their early attempts at creativity and writing  increase ways of challenging children even further to think and solve problems themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at samples of children's assessment folders and records, and a range of other documentation.  The inspector discussed the process of self-evaluation with the childminder and how she obtains the views of all those that use her provision.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector discussed the children's development with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what action to take should she have a concern about a child's well-being or if they are at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. She implements a wide range of procedures to keep children safe in her care. The childminder regularly monitors children's progress, which helps her to identify and close any gaps in their learning. She evaluates her provision effectively to identify further areas for improvement. For example, she has reorganised the play spaces and resources to enable children to make more choices in their play. She works effectively with parents and with other settings that children attend. She keeps them well-informed about children's progress to help ensure a consistent approach to their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a range of exciting play experiences that supports children's eagerness to explore and investigate the world around them. For example, they gather leaves and conkers and talk about the change in season as they create sponge paintings of autumn trees. The childminder develops children's communication well. For example, she extends the language children use by introducing words such as 'violet' and 'indigo' during a paint activity. She plays alongside the children and helps them to persevere. For example, she encourages them to turn the pieces of the train track until they fit together, and to talk about the different lengths and shapes. She further supports children to use mathematical language, such as during matching games and completing jigsaw puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are emotionally secure and settled. The childminder listens and acts on what children have to say, so they know their views matter. She provides individual attention and gives children good opportunities to make choices and decisions about how they spend their time. The childminder teaches children about making healthy choices. For example, they choose vegetable soup for their lunch and enjoy weekly baking activities. The childminder provides activities that introduce children to the wider world. For example, children learn about traditions from other countries, pin holiday photographs on a world map, and share their experiences with each other, such as riding on a camel or visiting relatives at the seaside.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children are polite and considerate of others and follow simple rules. They initiate their own play and concentrate well. Overall, children are motivated learners who quickly develop in confidence and gain the necessary independence skills in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447429 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1059371 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 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Newbury, Berkshire. She offers care on a part-time basis during the week, and offers care for older children before and after school. She works term time only. The childminder is a qualified teacher.

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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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