Childminder 510235

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2016 20 December 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 provides a broad range of interesting activities that motivate children to learn. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder manages children's minor disagreements well and helps them to learn about the importance of sharing and taking turns. Children learn to play cooperatively and behave well.  The childminder praises and encourages children's efforts and achievements. Children have good levels of self-esteem and confidence in their abilities.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder works closely with parents to provide continuity in their children's care and learning.  The childminder reflects on her teaching practice well. She gains the views of parents and children to guide improvements and to maintain positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not use older children's interests to build on their awareness of letters and sounds to extend their early reading skills.  At times, the childminder does not encourage children to share their thoughts and ideas to help them find answers and solve problems.

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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

 create more opportunities to help extend older children's early literacy skills  provide more opportunities for children to use their thinking skills to solve problems.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow to protect children, including those who may be at risk from extreme views. The childminder has made positive changes to her practice since her last inspection. For example, she now works closely in partnership with other settings children attend and regularly shares children's progress, which helps to provide continuity in their learning. The childminder ensures that she keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. For instance, she attends regular training and shares good practice ideas with other childminders to benefit children. She monitors children's progress effectively and shares her findings with parents to help involve them in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes meaningful observations and accurate assessments of children's learning. She uses this information to plan for their next steps in learning and to provide activities that engage children well. For example, she teaches children of different ages how to use a variety of tools and containers to tip and pour while they explore pasta. The childminder introduces mathematics into children's play. For instance, she counts with children and discusses the size of items as they build and stack them. She teaches younger children new vocabulary, such as repeating words to help with their pronunciation. She helps children to develop their creative skills. For example, she encourages them to engage in imaginative play and to sing rhymes and songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. For instance, she gains information from parents about children's care and learning needs when children first start, to help her plan efficiently from the outset. She teaches children about similarities and differences between themselves and others. For example, they learn about different cultural festivals. She helps children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, children know that they must cut up fruit so they do not choke, and they talk about the dangers to look for when on outings. The childminder provides healthy snacks and daily exercise that help to contribute well to children's physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They form positive relationships with the childminder. Children settle quickly and are happy and secure. They develop good independence and manage their personal care. Children listen well and follow simple instructions. For example, they excitedly carry out simple tasks, such as setting up a picnic. Children join in activities with enthusiasm. They gain the skills they need for the next stage in learning and for their move to school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510235 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1058778 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1985. She lives in Thatcham, near Newbury, Berkshire. She works from 7.30am until 4.30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, for most of 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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