Childminder 510311

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2017 21 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 has a good understanding of children's learning needs. She provides a wide range of exciting activities that children enjoy and which support their good progress. The childminder uses observation and assessment well to plan effectively for children's future learning.  Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. She provides them with a welcoming, family environment and shows high regard for their emotional well-being and good health. Children very effectively learn to value the differences and similarities between themselves and others.  Partnerships with parents are effective and help to offer consistency in children's care and learning. Parents share very positive views about the care the childminder provides.  The childminder continues to improve her knowledge and skills to develop her practice. This has helped her to monitor the progress the children make more closely and to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to extend and build on children's experiences and provide higher levels of challenge, to help increase their potential for learning.  The childminder does not consistently share information about children's learning with other settings they attend to fully encourage a shared approach to 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

 provide greater challenge for children during their learning experiences, to further increase their potential for learning  strengthen information sharing with other settings that children also attend, to help to provide better consistency in learning outcomes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the 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 who use her provision.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed an activity.  The inspector discussed the children's development with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has due regard to meeting her responsibility in keeping children safe from harm. She is aware of the local safeguarding procedures and who to contact should she have a concern. The childminder uses risk assessment effectively to minimise hazards within her home. She supports children to have a good awareness of keeping themselves safe throughout their daily routines and activities. The childminder has an accurate understanding of the quality of the service she provides. She reliably uses self-evaluation to reflect on her daily practices and identify priorities for improvement, to support continued good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her good knowledge of caring for children to plan what they need to learn next. She supports children's mathematical development well. For example, children explore colour, shape and size as they complete jigsaw puzzles. The childminder encourages children to develop their hand and finger movements in preparation for future writing. For instance, children enjoy moulding soft, colourful dough and using a variety of different tools. The childminder develops children's communication and language skills well. She repeats back what children have said to her to help children develop their pronunciation of new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses her comprehensive knowledge of children's routines and home life experiences to successfully complement the care she provides in her own home. She develops very close bonds with the children and she is calm, caring and attentive to their needs. Children build good levels of stamina and learn to manage risks; for example, as they climb and balance on equipment at the park. The childminder supports children to become independent and to positively manage their feelings and behaviour. Children share, take turns and use good manners. The childminder effectively helps children to learn about the world around them and to develop their confidence in social situations. For example, children enjoy visits to local groups and places of interest in the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good rates of progress. They follow instructions well and have good opportunities to develop their early writing and mathematical skills. Children develop good social skills and gain confidence in their own abilities. They are willing to join in new activities and persevere for long periods of time. Children develop a good range of skills in readiness for the move on to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510311 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1061604 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989. She lives in Pangbourne, Berkshire. She provides care from Monday to Friday and, on occasions, at weekends, all year round. The childminder also cares for children in their own homes as a home childcarer.

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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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