Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 November 2016 9 November 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 knows the children well and provides activities that successfully meet their learning needs. She assesses their learning well and helps children to make good progress from their starting points.  Children form secure relationships with the childminder. They are happy, settled and engaged in their play. The childminder is a positive role model. She demonstrates good manners and supports young children to learn to take turns and share toys. Children develop positive emotional well-being.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's daily care routines, activities and how well they are progressing in their learning. Parents speak very positively about the quality of the provision.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to help identify her strengths and areas for development. She has developed her observations, assessments and

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This provision is good

planning, which has helped to improve children's learning experiences and outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not recognise when to encourage children to think and find their own solutions to mathematical problems.  The childminder does not consistently help children learn early reading skills, such as the names of letters and accurate pronunciation of their sounds.

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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 challenge for children to help them think and solve mathematical problems  build on children's interest in early literacy skills to help them learn the names of letters and accurately pronounce the sounds of letters.

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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 the activities 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 has a very clear understanding of her responsibility to protect and safeguard children. She is confident about who she should report any concerns to and the procedures to follow. She places a high priority on children's safety, both at home and on outings. She helps children learn about keeping themselves safe. The childminder shows a strong commitment to improvement. She works closely with the local authority to evaluate her provision and address any areas for development. She shares information with local settings that children attend to support consistency in children's learning. The childminder monitors children's development regularly to ensure that they are making good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a good range of activities that children enjoy and that motivate them to learn. She supports children to develop their communication and speaking skills effectively. The childminder helps younger children to name objects, colours and shapes to extend their vocabulary. For example, she talks about how 'sticky' the glue is. During activities, the childminder talks clearly, listens carefully and uses questions to engage children in conversations. The childminder assesses children's progress effectively. She regularly shares information with parents, for example, using 'proud clouds' which help celebrate children's successes together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a relaxed homely environment where children develop a sense of belonging. She organises her home well to support children to make choices about their play and to develop their independence. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, she encourages children to choose healthy snacks and talks to them about healthy eating. The childminder plans regular opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise that the children enjoy. She provides them with a wide range of activities and outings that engage and interest them, such as trips to the park or feeding the ducks. She teaches them about the natural world, for example, they talk about and collect leaves while out walking to make nature pictures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well in all areas of their development, given their starting points. They develop a wide range of skills, such as recognising shapes and colours. Children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. They grow in confidence and independence as they learn to do things for themselves. They develop a good range of skills that helps prepare them for the next stage in their learning and their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 148281 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1057551 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 9 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Woodley, Berkshire. The childminder works from Monday to 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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