Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2017 29 January 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. He provides activities that are interesting and fun, and which suit children's individual needs and interests. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children share exceptionally close relationships with the childminder, who recognises and responds sensitively to their individual needs. They show they feel exceptionally secure and very safe in his care.  Children are supported particularly well to lead healthy lifestyles and be physically active. They have daily opportunities to enjoy fresh air and physical challenges; for example, as they visit the woods to climb trees and parks where they use the larger play equipment.  The childminder carries out regular evaluations of his practice and updates his knowledge, to continually improve outcomes for children. He seeks the views of parents and children to identify areas for further improvement, to benefit the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently extend the different ways younger children use and hear numbers to develop their mathematical awareness.  The childminder does not encourage parents to share what they know about children's progress at home, to support consistency in their 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

 provide opportunities for younger children to use and hear numbers to develop their mathematical awareness further  improve ways in which parents can share ongoing information about what children can do at home to fully support a shared approach to their learning.

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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 he obtains the views of all those that use his provision.  The inspector discussed the effectiveness of the activities and children's development with the childminder.  The inspector discussed how the childminder works in partnership with his co- childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of his role and responsibilities to safeguard children. He is aware of the routes of referral should he have a concern about a child. The childminder uses risk assessment well to keep the environment secure and maintain children's safety at all times. He closely monitors the progress children make, to effectively identify and close any gaps in their learning. The childminder has good relationships with other early years providers and effective information sharing provides children with consistency and continuity of care and learning. Parents are very complimentary about the service the childminder provides. The childminder works very effectively in partnership with his co-childminder and they deploy themselves well to support the needs of the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides stimulating activities and resources that capture children's interests. He interacts well with children and effectively supports their play. The childminder is particularly skilled at helping children to develop good communication and language skills. He makes suggestions to children as they play that spark their interest and extend their thinking skills. Children thoroughly enjoy the freedom to become completely engrossed in their creativity. For example, they carefully select from a wide range of play food items and create picnics for their friends.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has a calm and positive manner and children show they are extremely happy, confident, sociable and settled in his presence. They embrace challenge and revel in the childminder's regular praise for their achievements. Children are exceedingly independent and follow their ideas and interests well in their play. The childminder helps them to sustain their concentration for long periods. Young children show an advanced understanding of keeping themselves safe through their excellent behaviour. The children are kind and caring towards each other and show a mature understanding of respecting the needs of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress given their starting points. They are eager, attentive and purposeful learners. Children are confident and independent as they make choices throughout the day. They develop good communication and listening skills. For example, they engage readily in conversations and answer questions. Children learn to count and to categorise objects. They are well prepared for their future learning and for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449123 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1062715 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 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. He co-childminds with his wife from their home in Lower Earley, in Reading, Berkshire. He provides care 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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