Childminder EY486220

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 July 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 regularly observes children and successfully identifies their next steps for learning. Children confidently make choices from the wide range of play resources on offer.  The partnership with parents is very positive. The childminder works closely with parents and provides a consistent approach to children's care and learning.  The childminder monitors children's progress and swiftly detects any gaps in their learning. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has a clear understanding of how to keep the children safe. For example, she completes daily risk assessments and supervises children vigilantly.  The childminder gives children clear explanations and teaches them to share and take turns. For example, young children learn to play ball games and show kindness to their younger peers.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of all opportunities to extend children's early understanding of number and size.  Sometimes, the childminder does not provide children with time to respond to her questions and encourage them to think for themselves.

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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

 enhance children's early understanding of number and size to help fully support their mathematical development  give children time to respond to questions, to help them learn to think for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector has a tour of the premises and reviewed the resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder and children during their activities and discussed her observations with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of her responsibility to keep children safe. For example, she clearly understands the local safeguarding procedures should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures she keeps her knowledge of current guidelines and legislation up to date. She listens to parents and children and makes accurate evaluations of her practice. For example, she has introduced further activities that have helped to develop children's early reading skills. The childminder networks closely with other childminders, attends training and implements new knowledge to benefit children. She closely monitors children's progress and swiftly detects any gaps in their learning and helps them to catch up.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's speech and language skills well. For example, she models language in a clear manner and children eagerly copy. The childminder assesses children well and uses their interests to help build on their learning. For example, she extends children's love of imaginary play when they make cakes for their babies. The childminder helps children to develop creativity skills. For example, young children eagerly participate in a craft activity to make butterflies. They independently stick on eyes and decide what tools they need to complete the task.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm and friendly and children form strong bonds with her. She provides children with experiences that help them learn to care for living things. For example, children eagerly feed their newly hatched butterflies. The childminder teaches children to stay safe. Children learn road safety and practise emergency evacuation procedures. Children have daily opportunities to take part in exercise. For example, they thoroughly enjoy the climbing apparatus in the garden and frequent walks to see the horses.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious learners and confident in the childminder's care. They are motivated and eager to take part in activities. Children practise their early writing skills well, for example, they draw and make marks using a variety of resources. Young children are growing in independence. For example, they understand the importance of hygiene procedures and are eager to put on their shoes ready for outdoor play. Children gain skills for the future and are prepared well for the next stages in their learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486220 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1009123 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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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. She lives in Tilehurst, Berkshire and operates from 7.30am to 6pm 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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Telephone number

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