Childminder in West Berkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 November 2016 12 August 2013

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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 her experience of working with children well. She provides a welcoming and homely environment to help support children in their learning and development.  The childminder observes and tracks children's development well. Her records accurately show that children are making good progress. She carefully assesses children's achievements to highlight the next steps for each child's individual learning.  Children play in a safe, tidy and well-maintained home. Children enjoy regular fresh air, exercise, and healthy meals and drinks that contribute to their well-being.  Partnerships with parents are strong. For example, the childminder ensures parents receive daily feedback about their children's day to maintain continuity in care.  The childminder reflects well on her practice and suitability encourages parents to share their views. She is committed to improving her skills and has attended training to do

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This provision is good

this. For example, she has undertaken a course on health and well-being to help her ensure the children's diet is healthy and nutritional.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not create good opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and people in the world around them.  Children do not have many opportunities to use objects and materials imaginatively as they act out their first-hand experiences.

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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

 extend children's knowledge and understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others  create more opportunities for children to explore the wide range of resources to build on their first-hand experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play within all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection to discuss her practice.  The inspector looked at children's development files, planning, policies and procedures, and the childminder's self-evaluation document.  The inspector took account of parents' written feedback and comments in the compliments book.  The inspector spoke to children as they took part in their activities, and observed their play and the childminder's interaction with them.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident about the indicators that a child may be at risk of harm and is confident of the procedures to follow in the event of a safeguarding concern. Furthermore, the childminder ensures her home is safe and secure. For example, locking all doors and using safety equipment such as stair gates. The childminder works well in partnership with teachers at local schools to maintain continuity of care. She also regularly obtains newsletters to gain awareness of school topics and activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities inside and outside of her home to interest and support children's learning and development. The childminder supports children's understanding of the world and imagination skills well. For example, children create poppies out of tissue paper to celebrate and mark respect for Remembrance Day. The childminder extends children's vocabulary well. For example, she talks to the children consistently, asking a range of questions to build on their speaking skills and understanding. The childminder encourages children's physical development well. For example, younger children are helped to develop their coordination as they scoop and transfer rice. All children develop their physical agility well as they play and climb on large equipment at the parks they visit.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a relaxed home where children feel settled. She maintains children's health and well-being well, and children show they are happy in her care. For example, younger children settle for routine naps without distress. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, children are familiar with emergency evacuation procedures. The childminder encourages children's good behaviour well. Children learn good manners and say 'please' and 'thank you' when it is appropriate.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are confident and engage well in activities. They are learning important skills that prepare them for the future. Children are independent and develop good social skills. For instance, they regularly visit toddler groups and play areas where they learn to build their relationships skills such as sharing and turn taking. Children develop their literacy and mathematical skills well. For example, they count enthusiastically, explore alphabet puzzles, and use pens and writing materials to practise their early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408776 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1062362 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives near the centre of Thatcham in Berkshire. She provides childcare all year round 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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