Childminder EY458417

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2017 14 October 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

 Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. Relationships are good. Children are self-assured and confidently make decisions about their play activities.  The childminder knows the children in her care well. She is aware of their interests and how they like to learn. The childminder plans activities that she knows the children will enjoy.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder supports their communication and language skills well. For example, she models and repeats simple words to enhance their language development.  The childminder prepares a safe environment in which children make their own choices and enjoy their play and learning.  The childminder has built good relationships with parents. They communicate on a daily basis and the information they share supports children's well-being, learning and development. Processes for dealing with any complaints or concerns are effective.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's opportunities to explore and express their individuality and creativity are not as well supported as other aspects of their learning.  The childminder does not focus her good assessment skills and fully collate the information, to help raise children's outcomes and increase their good rate of progress.

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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

 provide children with increased opportunities that help them express their individuality and build on their creative skills even further  sharpen the focus on monitoring individual children's progress to address any emerging gaps in their learning as quickly as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder, discussed learning activities, and assessed the quality and impact of teaching on the children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of the parents' views through their written comments.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of current child protection issues and safeguarding matters. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. She uses a range of policies and procedures which contribute to keeping children safe. The childminder shares her knowledge of children's learning with their parents. For example, she asks parents to keep her informed about their children's interests and achievements at home. Parents are happy with the service they receive. They comment that they especially appreciate that their children are happy and are making good progress in their learning. The childminder is committed to the improvement of her service. For example, she seeks additional training to enhance her teaching skills and she is reflective and values children's and parents' views.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder completes regular assessments. She generally plans for children's individual interests and needs. She uses her good knowledge of children to support their learning and enthusiasm. Babies enjoy their interactions with the childminder during their imaginative play. For example, the childminder supplies a constant narrative and babies often make speech sounds in response. Overall, she helps to develop their language and communication skills well. The childminder supports children's social skills effectively. For example, younger children enjoying mixing with older children. This helps children to learn about considering others' needs and helps them to develop positive attitudes and respect.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being and they form secure attachments. For example, she gathers relevant information from parents to ensure that children's individual needs are well known prior to them starting. The childminder implements care routines effectively and teaches children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. Children have an appropriate diet, where their parents mainly provide food. Children behave well and are encouraged to use good manners. They receive regular praise and reassurance from the childminder while they engage in their play. She successfully supports older children to work together to solve problems.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They acquire the necessary skills in preparation for the next stage of their learning. Younger children develop independence. For example, they learn to choose and select toy for themselves. Children learn to listen, follow instructions and develop good social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458417 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1063303 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Thatcham, Berkshire. She operates Tuesday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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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Telephone number

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