Childminder 506083

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 2016 31 January 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 is experienced and has a good relationship with the children in her care. She provides them with a range of activities which supports their interests and developmental progress effectivity.  The childminder observes and tracks children's development well. She understands how children learn and develop and has clearly identified next steps for their learning. This helps children to achieve well and they make good progress in their learning.  Children behave well and have good friendships. The childminder teaches children to share and be polite which has a positive impact on their play and learning.  The childminder provides a secure and well-maintained home where children can play comfortably and safely.  Partnerships with other professionals involved in children's care are good.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder and parents review the children's learning records and discuss routines. Parents are well informed about their children's

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This provision is good

progress and the childminder adapts routines to suit children's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's knowledge and understanding of similarities and differences in people in the world around them is not as well supported as other aspects of their learning.  Self-evaluation processes are not used effectively to identify and target all minor weaknesses, to provide an even higher quality of provision.

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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 similarities and differences of people and communities  develop the use of self-evaluation to identify all minor weaknesses, to raise the quality of the provision to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main play areas.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation including children's learning journals and records, and the childminder's policies.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through available letters and documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her duty to keep children safe. For example, she is aware of the signs and indicators that a child may be at risk and is confident in the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. Written feedback from parents demonstrates that they are very happy with the care and education offered to their children. The childminder is committed to improving her knowledge and skills. For example, she has recently completed training to improve her awareness of what is needed for the assessment checks for children who are two years old. This has led to improved assessment to support children's all-round learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a welcoming home. Children are happy and confident as they choose from toys and resources that the childminder has got out for them which offer good stimulation and learning. For example, as the children play with the farm, their problem solving skills are advanced as they investigate the roofs for the barn. The childminder is good at building on children's understanding the world. For instance, the childminder talks to the children about the animals, where they live, what they eat and the sounds they make. The childminder helps children to become skilful communicators. For example, when playing she asks them questions to engage their thought processes, and develop their understanding and vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and secure home for the children. She helps children to be kind, polite and considerate to others. For instance, she reminds them to share and uses consistent praise and encouragement to increase their self-esteem. The childminder helps children to adopt healthy lifestyles. For example, she teaches them in enjoyable ways how to wash their hands, making bubbles with soap, and talks to them about healthy eating during play and at meal times. The childminder supports children's physical development well. For example, younger children enjoy walking to school to collect older children and then they all enjoy active play in the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are well supported and develop good skills to prepare them for future learning. Children develop strong independence skills. For example, they all know upon entering the home that they have to take off their shoes and hang up their personal belongings in the porch area. Children learn that print carries meaning. They enjoy looking at books and have fun exploring with media and materials such as using software programs on the computer to create different forms of images and text.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 506083 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1061582 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Thatcham, Berkshire. She operates her service each weekday throughout the year, with the exception of family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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