Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 makes good use of her experience and early years qualification. She is proactive in strengthening her already consistently good practice. For example, she undertakes her own research and makes effective use of various professional groups.  The childminder has a range of policies to promote children's health, safety and well- being, which she shares with parents. Her practice reflects her strong commitment to keep children safe from harm as they explore their local community together.  The childminder offers valuable experience and additional training to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. She works well with other professionals to support children's individual needs and help them to make good progress.  Children behave very well for their ages and make good friendships across the year groups. They play cooperatively together and are extremely confident in their

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This provision is good

surroundings.  Children show superb levels of engagement in their learning. They use their imaginations well and are skilled communicators with good social skills. Children know that their ideas are always valued and they develop good self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 When using the garden, the childminder is not fully successful at balancing the needs of younger and older children who like to be active.  Opportunities to promote healthy eating have not been fully explored.

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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

 continue to adapt the environment to more effectively reflect the interests of the younger children who like to be active outdoors  seek innovative ways to further develop children's understanding and interest in making healthy choices about food.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed, listened to and talked with children as they played indoors and during outdoor play.  The inspector reviewed policies and discussed the procedures relating to children's safety and welfare with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, the childminder's planning and evaluation of activities, and information exchanged with parents.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written communication.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about the impact of her training, experience and practice on children's well-being, learning and development.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is rapidly developing a very good quality service and has high expectations for herself and the children in her care. She uses self-evaluation very effectively to build on her strengths and is swift to act when she identifies ways to raise the quality of her provision even further. For example, the childminder has been quick to extend her knowledge and skills to better meet children's individual needs and to improve how she shares information with parents. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to recognise and report any child protection concerns. She has established a wide range of effective partnerships with other professionals in her community and uses these to support children's welfare and continuity in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches well and is particularly skilled in encouraging children's listening and speaking. For example, she provides good 'listening environments' and children soon use the new words and phrases that she models clearly throughout the day. The childminder monitors and evaluates children's progress accurately and efficiently. This helps her to further develop their strengths and address any gaps or delays in their development. The childminder skilfully facilitates children's learning, for instance, as she enriches their choice of play. She shares children's interests, achievements and next steps in learning with their parents effectively and successfully promotes consistency in children's care and learning. Children are confident and enthusiastic to explore and learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm, caring and patient. She establishes warm and secure relationships with the children, who show they feel safe and secure in her presence. They are extremely willing to take on new challenges and persist when practising new skills. For example, children thoroughly enjoy trying out different rackets, bats and balls as they follow simple rules for new games. The childminder expertly promotes social skills, such as sharing, turn taking and helping each other, as children play together.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make very good levels of progress from their starting points. The most able children are suitably challenged, and children needing additional help in specific areas rapidly catch up with expected levels of achievement. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, such as increasing sessions at a pre-school or starting school. For instance, toddlers become increasingly skilled in managing clothing, such as shoes and socks. Children tidy away and ask to wipe rain from seats so they do not get wet when they sit on them. Older children develop good number skills and storytelling. They enjoy using books and technology to feed their imaginations and curiosity for knowledge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488428 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1013432 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 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Wokingham. The childminder cares for children on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7.30am to 5.30pm during school term times. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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