Childminder EY365980

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 October 2017 1 December 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 knows the children in her care well. She provides a wide range of stimulating experiences and children are motivated to learn. They make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is a good role model. She is patient and kind, and teaches children about acceptable behaviour. Children are very well mannered. They know to be caring, respectful and tolerant, and to share with others.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps them well informed about their children's learning and how this could be supported at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They value the care that children receive.  The childminder evaluates her setting regularly, and identifies her strengths and areas for development. She has addressed the recommendations from the last inspection, and maintained her good-quality teaching and children's good outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not provide children with time to think, and process their ideas and thoughts, before she answers questions for them.  At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to encourage children to be more independent and complete some achievable self-care tasks 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

 increase opportunities for children to develop their thinking skills and allow them time to put their thoughts into words when responding to questions  make consistent use of opportunities to encourage children's independence to the highest possible levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during a range of activities and assessed, and discussed, the impact activities have on children's learning.  The inspector checked a sample of documentation, including children's learning records, safeguarding records and a selection of certificates and policies.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in childcare legislation. She understands the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children well. She takes positive steps to minimise risks to children to ensure that they are kept safe. The childminder monitors and tracks children's progress. Interventions are put in place quickly to narrow any identified gaps in achievement. The childminder is qualified and experienced. She is committed to improving her skills, knowledge and children's outcomes. For example, training has helped her gain a greater understanding of how to increase children's early interests in mathematics. The childminder has established links with other professionals to help support consistency in children’s care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's achievements. She uses this information to plan activities linked to children's interests. Overall, the childminder supports children's language skills well. For example, she broadens their vocabulary and models new words, such as 'wibble' and 'wobbled'. The childminder encourages children to test out their early design skills. For example, children use props to build roads and towers. They are curious as they experiment with latches and locks. The childminder encourages children to be imaginative in their play. There is much laughter as children look for animals with 'pink eyebrows'. They talk on the pretend telephone and wear their 'oven socks' to make cakes. The childminder supports children's early reading skills well. Children enjoy looking at books and acting out favourite stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure and emotional attachments with the childminder. They demonstrate a good sense of belonging and settle quickly in her care. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She provides them with a wide range of nutritious snacks, and children begin to learn about food that is good for them. Children have regular opportunities to develop their physical skills. They have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and visit many places of interest, such as the library. Children learn about a range of festivals, such as Diwali and Chinese New Year. They gain knowledge of the lives of people, families and communities beyond their own experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school. They are inquisitive, sociable and confident. Children develop their mathematical ideas well. They count, sort and match objects as they play, and have fun as they complete complex puzzles. Children are eager to take part in creative activities. They enjoy the challenge of designing their own pictures. They skilfully use a variety of writing tools, such as pencils, and make cards for special occasions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365980 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1070943 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Woodley, near Reading, in Berkshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday. 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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Telephone number

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