Childminder in Reading

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 March 2017 13 January 2015

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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 supports children's emotional well-being highly effectively. She uses, for example, excellent praise and encouragement, family photographs and individual settling-in routines to establish incredibly secure relationships with all children.  The childminder constantly reviews her practice and finds ways to further improve her already good-quality childcare. She makes good use of training, for example, to deepen her understanding of how to support children with special educational needs.  Teaching is good. The childminder is experienced and uses her observations and understanding of how children learn and develop to accurately assess their progress. She plans purposeful and challenging experiences that meet their individual needs.  Children have fun with the childminder. Her careful planning and playful approach makes children very eager to join in. They are curious, inquisitive learners and make

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This provision is good

good progress. They are confident and highly independent.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents and others. She keeps parents very well informed of their children's progress. She offers useful advice and resources, such as story sacks, for them to support their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not able to use a rich variety of resources outside throughout the year. This sometimes limits the way they would like to play, especially those who learn better outside.

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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 children's outdoor play experiences, providing a rich variety of resources that they can move and use in different ways, particularly for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and the children during activities inside and in the garden, and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home and garden used for childminding.  The inspector discussed the childminder's practice with her, including how she keeps children safe, supports and monitors their learning, and works with parents and others.  The inspector sampled documents, including evidence of the suitability of adults living in the home, children's records, policies and the childminder's self-evaluation record.  The inspector took account of parents' views from discussions with a parent on the day and written comments from others.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She has secure systems to help ensure all adults living in the household are suitable. The childminder regularly refreshes her child protection training to keep up to date with current guidance. She knows what to do should she have any concerns for a child's welfare. She monitors children's development accurately and adapts her practice well to meet their differing needs and stages of development. She promptly identifies children at risk of falling behind in their development and works closely with parents and other professionals to ensure children receive the support they need.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities that build on children's knowledge and skills. She follows their individual interests, joining in with their play to extend their learning. For example, children have noticed spring flowers and so the childminder has provided many linked activities to support all areas of their learning. Children count beans and fill containers with compost, already talking excitedly of 'giants' as they make links with a familiar story. A visit to the garden centre deepens their knowledge. They enjoy painting and mixing colours to try and make purple like the crocuses. The childminder uses resources imaginatively. For example, she hides books and objects relating to healthy eating in a 'feely' box to capture children's interest in this topic. The childminder uses everyday routines to help children learn in practical ways. For example, children count the stairs and slices of fruit at snack time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder very successfully helps children understand the importance of being kind, helpful and considerate. Her firm, gentle and consistent approach means children understand what is expected of them and they behave extremely well. She recognises children's achievements with generous praise and encouragement, which builds their self- esteem and confidence. They are keen to have a go. The childminder frequently takes children on a wide range of outings to extend their learning. They meet other people and develop an excellent understanding of the world around them. The childminder supports healthy lifestyles extremely well. Children benefit from healthy meals and daily exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning and confidently explore their surroundings. They concentrate well and persevere with difficult tasks, such as finishing a puzzle. Children love sharing books and join in enthusiastically with stories. They develop good physical skills and confidently use brushes and other tools in their play, preparing them well for writing. Children quickly learn the skills needed for their move on to pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY220911 Local authority Reading Inspection number 1085566 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 13 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Caversham Park Village, near Reading. She cares for children every weekday between 7.30am and 6 pm throughout the year and may be able to provide additional hours by arrangement. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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