Childminder EY378671

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2017 6 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 how children learn and develop. She regularly monitors the progress children make and plans effectively for what children need to learn next. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder builds kind and caring relationships with children. She meets children's emotional needs effectively and builds their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder is a good role model to children, who behave well and build strong friendships.  The childminder works in effective partnership with other settings. She shares information about children's learning with other professionals to help close any gaps in children's development and support continuity in children's learning.  The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to identify the strengths in her practice and areas that she can improve further. She uses professional development opportunities well, to continue to raise the quality of her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to build on their creativity and early writing skills in their everyday play.  The childminder does not consistently use the correct pronunciation of letter sounds when she supports children with their literacy, in readiness for school.

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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

 develop further opportunities for children to explore resources and materials to extend their early attempts at creativity and writing  consistently use the correct pronunciation of letter sounds to support children with their literacy, in readiness for school.

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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 evaluated an activity together.  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 a secure awareness of how to recognise and respond to risks to children's safety. She acts in an appropriate and timely way when she is worried about a child. The childminder is reflective of her practice and effectively implements new ways of working to benefit the children. Since her last inspection, the childminder has reviewed her methods for observation. She uses this new knowledge to plan more effectively for children's individual learning to support their continued good progress. The childminder works well with parents to support children's development. She shares clear information about the children's day and what they have learnt. Parents comment that they are well informed of children's progress and know what they can do to support this further at home, to challenge children in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and skilfully adapts activities to suit the children's individual needs and stages of learning. Children are keen to use their problem-solving skills and competently turn puzzle pieces around to fit into the correct space. The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills effectively. She helps children to count with increasing confidence as they build tall towers with bricks. Children are inquisitive and quick to test their own ideas. For example, they add more bricks until their towers wobble. They experiment with their design to make it more stable.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms strong bonds with children, who show they are confident and settled in her care. They behave well and follow simple rules. For example, they tidy away toys before they sit down for their snack. The childminder encourages children to be independent and to make their own choices about what they would like to play with. They develop a good awareness of the benefits of exercise. For example, they enjoy regular trips to the park where they feed the ducks and have great fun as they jump in large piles of leaves. The childminder effectively supports children's understanding of how to manage risk and helps them to learn how to stay safe on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who are learning English as additional language, develop good speaking and listening skills. They persevere at tasks and are confident and self-assured. Children follow good hygiene routines and become able to take care of their personal needs. They develop the necessary skills they need for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378671 Local authority Reading Inspection number 1062205 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 6 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Reading, Berkshire. She provides care from Monday to Friday, 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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