Childminder EY452234

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2017 21 March 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 interacts well with children. Young children show curiosity as they explore. For example, they discover how battery-operated toys work through pressing buttons and listening to the sounds they make. Children make good progress.  The childminder works effectively with parents to meet children's needs. She keeps parents well informed and involved in their children's progress, to help them provide continuity in children's learning at home.  Children gain strong communication and language skills. The childminder consistently adds new words to conversations and listens to what children have to say.  The childminder works well with other settings that children attend, including schools. The childminder and teachers share information effectively to provide consistency in children's care and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make the very best use of assessments, to plan highly effective activities and help children make even better progress.  The childminder does not take all opportunities to encourage the younger children to understand how to play more cooperatively with others.

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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

 use assessments of children's learning more effectively to plan activities that help to take children's learning to a higher level  encourage younger children to learn that some things belong to them and some belong to others, to further encourage their understanding of positive behaviour.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by the children.  The inspector observed the interactions between the children and the childminder.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about safeguarding and monitoring children's development.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her knowledge of safeguarding matters regularly. She knows what to do should she have a concern about the welfare of a child. For instance, she knows the signs that children may be at risk of exposure to extreme ideas about right and wrong. She evaluates her own practice well and seeks the views of parents and children to help her develop her provision. For example, she has used suggestions made by older children to increase the opportunities for children to enjoy a range of role-play and dressing-up resources. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and skills to improve her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and monitors their progress effectively overall. She extends their language and communication skills well and children have lots of opportunities to learn new words, read books and enjoy rhymes. During activities, the childminder guides children on how to complete tasks and undertake new challenges. For example, she encourages children to thread large beads onto a lace. Children have lots of opportunities to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. For instance, they use their own personal cultural beliefs and experiences to share with their friends. The childminder provides a good range of activities to successfully engage children's interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder nurtures children and meets their individual needs well. Young children are happy and content as the childminder cuddles and talks to them. She helps children to develop their self-esteem and emotional security. Older children understand the childminder's house rules and learn to work alongside others. The childminder completes regular risk assessments to reduce any risks to children's safety. She also helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe; for example, as they walk to and from school. The childminder teaches children the importance of good hygiene routines and leading healthy lifestyles, to encourage their well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They have fun, enjoy learning and have a positive attitude to the activities on offer. For example, children who are reluctant to get messy are willing to have a go and join in with sensory experiences. Children gain valuable skills ready for their next stages in learning and school. Older children learn the importance of living in a diverse society and valuing others' beliefs and differences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452234 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1082374 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Wokingham, Berkshire. She operates each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, 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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Telephone number

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