Childminder EY404014

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 October 2017 8 October 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has successfully addressed all actions and recommendations raised at the previous inspection. For example, she has improved monitoring of the children's progress and is providing more opportunities for parents to take an active role in their children's learning.  Children develop warm relationships with the childminder. They receive regular praise for their efforts, boosting their self-esteem and supporting their emotional well-being. Older children are becoming confident communicators.  Children behave very well. They play cooperatively and understand their boundaries.  The childminder's planning, observation and assessment are accurate and clearly identify the next steps in the children's development. These make positive contributions to children's overall progress.  The childminder evaluates her setting to include areas for further improvement. Parents comment positively on the service the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not seek precise information about what children already know and can do from the onset, to identify accurate starting points and help build on their existing learning.  The childminder does not work consistently in partnership with other settings that children attend to maximise children's individual learning.

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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

 gather more precise information when children first start and consider their prior achievements fully, to assess children's starting points to help inform future planning  strengthen partnerships with other early years settings that children attend to develop more effective ways to share information about their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder, discussed learning activities and assessed the quality and impact of teaching on the children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including children's records and discussed the childminder's policies.  The inspector took account of the parents' views through their written comments.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder supports safe practices through a good range of safety procedures. She ensures that all potential hazards are identified and removed through her risk assessments checks. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues. She knows what to do and who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder shares information with parents about children's ongoing progress and they have opportunities to contribute to their child's learning, such as through an online system. The childminder is keen to improve her knowledge, practice and outcomes for children, for example, through attending training and her own reading to keep her skills up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's progress, and uses this information to plan fun activities that engage and motivate children to learn. The childminder provides a good range of age-appropriate resources that captures children's attention and covers all the areas of learning. Children are learning to listen and talk, control their physical movements and cooperate with others. The childminder supports toddlers' early speech and language well. She encourages children to engage in conversation, copy new words and supports their developing vocabulary well, for instance, during care routines and as they play, sing songs and read stories. Toddlers delight in the encouraging praise.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds positive relationships with children and helps them to feel happy and secure. Children learn effectively about behavioural expectations and how to share, take turns and to respect others. They receive consistent praise for their achievements. They are becoming independent and are gaining the confidence to try and do things for themselves. For example, they help to tidy resources away and follow instructions well. Children learn how to be safe and healthy through activities and daily routines. The childminder plans regular opportunities for children to engage in physical activities and outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well in their learning and are developing skills that prepare them for moving on in their future education. The childminder helps them to grow in independence. For example, they learn how to put their coats and shoes on. Young children develop good physical skills. They learn how to use one-handed tools, such as writing equipment and shape cutters, and how to handle books and turn pages correctly. They are developing mathematical skills, such as simple counting and identifying colours of different toys and objects as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404014 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1080895 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the Tilehurst area of Reading, in Berkshire and operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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