Childminder EY444706

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2016 19 September 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder continually explores ways to keep children safe and to help them achieve the best possible outcomes in their learning and development. She carefully observes and assesses children's progress. The childminder uses what she knows about children to challenge them effectively in their learning.  Children flourish in this welcoming and nurturing environment. The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development exceptionally well. She uses excellent strategies to support young children to stay safe and manage their own feelings and behaviour. Children show an eagerness to learn and do well.  The childminder takes account of parents' views and they comment on how pleased they are with the service provided. Good channels of communication ensure that parents are effectively informed about all aspects of their children's care and learning.  The childminder reflects effectively on her practice. She ensures that she updates her

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This provision is good

knowledge through a variety of methods. For example, she completes courses online and successfully uses the new information to improve outcomes for the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always recognise when to encourage children to think and find their own solutions to mathematical problems.  The childminder does not create many opportunities for children to build on their early attempts at writing.

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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 the challenge for children to think and solve mathematical problems  review the resources and opportunities for children to readily explore early writing in a wide variety of ways.

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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 understands how to implement her safeguarding and welfare policies. She has a good awareness of child protection issues and knows how to protect and safeguard children at all times. The childminder regularly monitors and evaluates all aspects of her provision. She reviews the progress that all children make and quickly identifies and addresses any gaps in learning. Assessment information is used to plan for what children need to learn next. The childminder makes effective use of information parents share. This contributes to the good progress that children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of her qualification and experience, and children benefit from her targeted guidance and support. Children who are learning English as an additional language particularly benefit from rich language experiences that enhance their understanding and encourage their engagement in play. For example, the childminder adeptly uses rhyme to help children tune into the sounds of new words. She supports children to listen carefully to stories, respond readily to questions and talk about the characters, and to make predications. The childminder encourages children's imagination such as through role play. Children enjoy dressing up in colourful costumes. They demonstrate their mathematical knowledge as they match shapes and identify colours correctly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is a positive role model who encourages courtesy and respect. She places an excellent emphasis on supporting children's self-confidence and self-esteem. Children develop an extremely good understanding of their own, and others', beliefs and feelings. They are very well-mannered and behave impeccably for their young age. The childminder places the highest priority on children's well-being and focuses superbly on ensuring their individual needs are met. Effective hygiene routines are in place and children learn about the benefits of adopting a healthy lifestyle. They develop the highest level of independence and learn to persevere and do things for themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make consistently good progress. They are motivated to learn new things and confidently initiate their own play. Children concentrate for sustained periods of time and quickly grow in confidence. They develop early literacy skills as they read favourite stories. Children are prepared well with the skills they will need for school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444706 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1059250 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Lower Earley, near Reading, Berkshire. She offers care all year round. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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