Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 2017 30 April 2015

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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 monitors children's overall progress well. Accurate assessments allow her to identify when children may need additional support, and implement plans to help them to catch up.  Children have opportunities to learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and others. They learn to respect and value diversity.  The childminder keeps her skills up to date. She has attended a range of courses and works closely with other childminders. They share ideas and activities, which helps to sharpen her teaching skills.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder who knows them well. She sets clear boundaries for behaviour and gives them lots of praise to help reinforce this.  All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are eager to participate in activities and are developing good listening skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage children to follow their ideas, make choices and develop their independence further, during everyday play.  Although the childminder teaches children to manage risk, such as road safety, she does not focus their attention on managing less-obvious risks, for example, trips and falls.

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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

 allow children to explore their own ideas and encourage them to make more independent choices in their play  encourage children to have a better understanding of less-obvious risks in the environment, and of how to keep themselves safe.

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Inspection activities

 The inspection completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documents, including paediatric first-aid qualifications, public liability insurance and policies.  The inspector asked the childminder questions relating to her understanding of how to safeguard children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She supports her assistant well and holds regular discussions with her, to help support her professional development. Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder regularly shares information with them about the progress the children make, and offers suggestions on how they can support learning at home. This shared approach ensures continuity in the care and learning between the home and the childminder. The childminder is effective in her self-evaluation procedure, which includes the views of parents. She demonstrates a clear capacity for continued professional development to make ongoing improvement in her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. Effective observation, assessment and planning enable her to identify what children can do and identify their next steps in learning. She skilfully plans activities to help children to make further progress. For example, she supports children's emerging understanding of size and measurement by providing them with activities which include sorting and weighing. The childminder supports young children's emerging communication skills effectively. For instance, she talks to the children as they play, and gives them simple tasks to complete. Children show a good level of understanding and can easily follow her simple instructions. The childminder provides children with a good range of materials to enable them to explore different sounds. For example, they shake bottles filled with sensory materials to discover which ones make a noise and which do not.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is conscientious about keeping children safe. She regularly checks the environment and resources to make sure they are suitable. Children successfully lead a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy nutritious meals and snacks, and have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Older children are encouraged to follow high standards of hygiene. For example, they learn the importance of washing their hands after using the toilet and before eating meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need for their next stage in learning, including pre-school and school. For example, they complete simple routine tasks, such as meeting their own personal care routines. Older children learn to recognise their name and confidently count during activities. Toddlers show good imagination as they role play. For instance, they enjoy playing with the tea set and make pretend drinks for their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423885 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1094720 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 30 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Lower Earley, Berkshire. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round, between 8am and 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 4.

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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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