Childminder EY482626

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2016 Not applicable

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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 has made a good start to childminding and monitors the quality of the provision well. She gains the views of parents and children to make positive changes to the experiences she provides.  The childminder organises her setting so that resources are easily available to children. Children are confident and make independent choices in their play.  The childminder forms positive relationships with the children in her care. Children settle quickly and enjoy their time with the childminder.  The childminder supports children's health and well-being effectively. For instance, she encourages children to follow good hygiene routines and to eat healthily.  The childminder plans activities to help children develop an awareness of similarities and differences between themselves and others. For instance they celebrate different festivals and develop a good understanding of diversity.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet built effective relationships with teachers in other settings children attend, to work together to consistently meet children's needs.  The childminder does not provide many opportunities for children to further develop their interest in technology and how things work.

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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

 build on relationships with teachers at other settings children attend to provide consistency in meeting children's needs  increase opportunities for children to develop their interest in technology further.

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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 the effectiveness of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector sampled policies and documents, and checked the suitability of household members.  The inspector spoke with parents and read their written feedback to gain their views.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process with her.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children and the procedures to follow if she has concerns for a child's welfare. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she gains information from the local authority and completes her own research. The childminder monitors the quality of the provision well to help her build on children's play opportunities. For instance, she evaluates activities to see if they meet children's needs and whether children enjoy them, to build on their experiences well overall.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a wide range of activities that children enjoy. She plans the environment well and children make independent choices in their play. The childminder is skilled at standing back to let children lead their play but also knows when children need support and guidance to take their play further. For example, she supports children to think about how they can build a ramp for their cars. Children are keen to play together and younger children learn from older ones as they watch and copy what they see the older children doing. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to have outdoor play and exercise. For example, children visit parks, play in the childminder's garden and walk to and from school daily. The childminder forms positive relationships with parents. For example, she holds daily discussions with parents, to provide them with a good range of information about their children's time at the setting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to behave well. For example, she helps them to think about being kind and respectful to each other and children take turns and share willingly. The childminder encourages children to take care of their surroundings. For example, she helps as children tidy away toys after using them. The childminder praises children well for their achievements and children show good levels of self-esteem. She uses a variety of strategies to help children develop a positive awareness of themselves and to share their feelings. The childminder places a strong focus on children's safety. For instance, she discusses road safety with them when they go on outings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482626 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 995653 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Lower Earley, in Reading, Berkshire. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She works Monday to Friday from 8am until 5.30pm, 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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Telephone number

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