Childminder 148350

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 December 2016 5 February 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 observes children's play and plans interesting activities that motivate children to learn. She supports children to build on what they already know and can do. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder works closely with parents to provide continuity in their children's care and learning.  The childminder offers children lots of praise, encouragement and reassurance. Children develop high levels of self-esteem and the confidence to try new activities.  The childminder is kind and caring and supports children's emotional development well. For example, she forms positive relationships with children in her care and children settle quickly.  The childminder reflects on her teaching practice and the quality of the provision well. She gains the views of parents and children to help guide improvements and to maintain positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to develop children's awareness of numbers and counting, to further develop their mathematical development.  The childminder has not fully developed her partnerships with other settings children attend to provide a more consistent approach to supporting children's learning.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to develop their awareness of numbers and counting, to further develop their early mathematical skills  build on the partnerships with other settings children attend to provide a more consistent approach to supporting children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector read parents' feedback to gain their views.  The inspector observed the childminder and children during play and evaluated the quality of an activity with her.  The inspector examined a sample of policies, documents and children's records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow to protect children, including those who may be at risk from extreme views. The childminder considers her professional development well. For example, she regularly attends local authority forums, shares information with other childminders and completes research to help develop her knowledge and skills. The childminder monitors children's progress well and shares ideas with parents to help them extend their child's learning at home. She has made positive changes to her practice since her last inspection. For example, the childminder now works more closely with parents and encourages them to share information about their child's achievements at home to support the planning process.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning and uses their interests to plan for their individual needs. She supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, the childminder teaches younger children new vocabulary and gives them simple instructions to follow to gauge their understanding. She helps children to develop their creative skills well, such as providing a range of craft activities, songs and imaginative play. The childminder encourages children to explore the environment and make choices about their play. She supports children to develop their social skills well. For instance, the childminder takes children to groups where they learn to mix with others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles, such as offering regular opportunities for physical play and healthy foods. Children learn the importance of good hygiene practice. The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For instance, she regularly practises the evacuation drill and reads stories with children to reinforce their understanding of road safety. The childminder teaches children about diversity. For example, they learn about different cultural festivals and the similarities and differences between themselves and others. The childminder gives children lots of support to help them learn about the behaviour expectations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and develop good independence skills. For example, they learn to use cutlery from a young age. Children develop an interest in early literacy. For instance, they enjoy looking at books and develop their early writing skills well. Children show curiosity, such as when they explore technology toys and listen to the sounds they make. They gain the skills they need for the next stage in learning and for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 148350 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1061514 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Winnersh, Berkshire. She works Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm 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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