Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2016 20 November 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder plans a wide range of exciting activities that help children successfully work towards the next steps in their learning. She adapts her interactions and sensitively guides and supports children where needed. She helps them to make good progress overall.  Children's communication and language skills are developing well. The childminder uses clear language as she speaks with young children. She repeats their words and extends them into simple sentences. She supports children to try new words and gives them ample time to share their thoughts.  The childminder creates a friendly, relaxed and homely environment. She knows each child well and is sensitive to children's differing needs. She ensures children are valued and nurtured to support their emotional well-being effectively.  Partnerships with parents are purposeful. The childminder shares children's achievements regularly with parents to keep them well informed. Parents share very

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This provision is good

positive views about the care of their children and the service the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gain detailed information about children's prior skills and capabilities from parents on entry, to fully inform her early planning.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend children's understanding of how to follow a healthy, balanced diet, as part of keeping healthy.

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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

 strengthen the level of information gathered from parents about children's skills and capabilities on entry, to help children progress as much as possible from the start  use everyday opportunities more effectively to help children understand about healthy eating and enjoying healthy lifestyles.

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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 observed the activities that took place, and discussed children's learning and development with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of safeguarding procedures and knows how to respond if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She risk assesses her home effectively and identifies any ongoing potential risks. The childminder reflects well on her provision and includes the views of parents and children to continually improve. She updates her knowledge and skills well to gain new ideas and maintain good outcomes for children. The childminder monitors her assessments of children's learning. She identifies any emerging gaps and provides targeted support, with the help of others where needed, to make sure children continue to make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder ensures that she plans well to encourage children's current interests. She helps young children to stay engaged and enjoy their play. For example, when children showed an interest in the play animals, she named the animals and encouraged children to mimic the sounds they make. The childminder supports children's listening and communication skills effectively. Younger children discover how their actions have an effect on the resources they explore. For example, they use musical instruments to tap out sounds. Children's early literacy skills are developing well; for example, as they learn to handle books and talk about the characters. The childminder encourages children's early writing skills and provides a range of age-appropriate items. Children enjoy making swirly marks with crayons on paper.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show that they feel happy and content in the childminder's care; for example, as they happily choose toys to play with and settle down to play. They develop good levels of independence and confidence, and behave well. The childminder encourages children to develop good manners and supports them to develop respect for her home and the resources. Children develop good social skills and learn to mix with other children in different situations. The childminder follows familiar routines and sets simple rules which help young children to feel safe. She teaches children how to manage their safety during play. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. They enjoy ample opportunities to be active outside and extend their climbing and balancing skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are working well within the typical ranges of development for their ages. Younger children learn to make their needs known and to develop their physical skills. They learn to share and take turns through play. Children concentrate well and are interested and engaged in activities. They learn a range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 148571 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1058764 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 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Woodley, Berkshire. She operates her service throughout the week, all year round.

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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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