Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 September 2017 3 November 2014

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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 is sensitive to children's needs. She adapts her approach to ensure that all children feel happy and settled in her care. Children show high levels of emotional well-being.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She completes regular assessments on their learning. This helps her to identify any gaps and plan appropriate activities to help them to catch up if necessary.  Children learn the skills that will help them in the future. For example, they are kind and considerate to others and show a good understanding of the need to follow simple rules, such as sitting at the table when eating and using good manners.  The childminder helps children to develop a good understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, she provides opportunities, such as an obstacle course in her garden, to encourage them to exercise and be physically active.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has good links with the local authority. This means that she can seek support and advice when needed.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 During some activities, the childminder does not allow babies to follow their own interests, to help them explore independently and become fully engaged in their play.  The childminder does not support children learning English as an additional language as well as possible.

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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

 increase opportunities further for babies to play and explore, to find out how things work and follow their own interests  develop further knowledge and understanding of how to effectively support children learning English as an additional language.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children.  The inspector asked the childminder questions about how she assesses children's learning and development.  The inspector asked the childminder questions to establish her understanding of how to keep children safe.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector completed an observation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder frequently updates her knowledge of safeguarding matters. She knows what to do if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child. She evaluates her practice well. Since her last inspection, she has improved the way she assesses children's learning and development, to help her plan activities specific to their individual needs. She keeps her knowledge up to date through regular meetings with other childminders, and attending training courses run by the local authority. These sessions provide her with ideas to help sharpen her teaching skills. She works effectively with parents and other settings that children attend. She regularly shares information with them on the progress that children are making. This ensures there is a consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play. This helps her to find out what they enjoy and can already do. She uses this information well to plan activities to support their next steps. For example, when younger children show an interest in bottles containing a variety of objects, she introduces words, such as 'heavy', 'light', 'sparkly' and 'shake'. She uses older children's interest in their family to encourage them to draw and write the names of their family members. For instance, children delight in describing who they have drawn. The childminder extends their learning further, as she encourages them to sound out the letters and think of other words beginning with the same sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating environment for children, with a variety of interesting toys and resources. She acts as a good role model, giving children lots of praise, which helps to promote their self-confidence and self-worth. The childminder sets boundaries for behaviour and teaches children the importance of valuing and respecting others. As result, children are polite, considerate and behave well. Children understand the importance of having a healthy lifestyle. For instance, they make good food choices and follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands after using the toilet and before meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are learning the skills they will need for their future learning, including nursery school and school. Older children learn about letters and sounds, and complete simple tasks, such as tidying up. They show confidence when speaking to the childminder and are enthusiastic to share previous experiences, such as recalling when the childminder's cat followed them to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY308509 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1070684 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Lower Earley, Berkshire. She works on Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three 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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