Childminder EY441995

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2017 17 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 conscientiously uses clear records, policies and procedures to successfully promote all aspects of children's health and safety.  The childminder makes thorough risk assessments of the places where children play and the activities they carry out together. She plans trips well and helps children start to learn about keeping safe. For example, children learn to tidy some toys away so they can move around and play other games safely.  The childminder is very effective in using initial assessments to identify children's starting points across all areas and aspects of learning, development and care. This helps her to make accurate evaluations of the rate of children's progress.  The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and social interaction. She uses every opportunity to model polite ways to address other children and adults, and to communicate effectively.  Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning at nursery, school or

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder allows one child to dominate her attention, which does not enable her to extend the skills of all children to an even higher level.  The childminder's knowledge of ways to monitor children's use of words and rhymes when they are bilingual is not precise enough to help them make rapid progress.

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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

 balance the level of attention given to children so that every child has the opportunity to reach the highest outcomes possible  monitor precisely children's understanding and use of each language they are learning to help them make even more rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed, listened to and talked with children as they played indoors and during outdoor play.  The inspector reviewed policies and discussed the procedures relating to children's safety and welfare with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, the childminder's planning and evaluation of activities, and information exchanged with parents.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written communication.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about the impact of her training, experience and practice on children's well-being, learning and development.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is very well trained in child protection procedures and whom to notify of any concerns. She swiftly follows expert guidance, such as that offered by her local authority, to improve her policies and daily practice to help keep children safe. The childminder appropriately records and reports any concerns she may have when she is in the community or at home. The childminder works well with parents and seeks their views to help her continually improve her service. For example, parents greatly appreciate the different ways the childminder shares good-quality information about their children's interests and achievements. The childminder develops good partnerships with parents and professionals at other settings children attend. This helps to support consistency in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's progress and identifies appropriate next steps in their learning. Generally, she is very skilled at developing children's skills in language and speaking. For example, children who are not yet two years old begin to understand and answer simple and more complex questions, such as 'Where is it?' and 'What happened?' The childminder is attentive and responsive to children's individual interests. For instance, she uses children's enthusiasm for construction bricks to overcome their dislike of getting messy. Children happily dip bricks into different colours of paint and so thoroughly enjoy printing patterns that they are not in the least concerned about being messy. Children are curious to learn and explore different materials.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows the children very well and is quick to delight in their triumphs. She warmly and frequently praises the children and encourages them to persist until they are satisfied with their achievements. Children form secure and affectionate relationships with her and each other. They are willing to try new activities and, with her support, they confidently explore new places. The childminder successfully promotes children's ability to make healthy choices and enjoy a wide range of nutritious meals. For instance, children happily choose a selection of vegetables to prepare and eat at supper time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and demonstrate good levels of involvement in their learning. Babies hold and manipulate small-world toys, such as farm animals and tractors. Toddlers distinguish between different types of toys, such as different vehicles, and sort them with increasing accuracy when they tidy them away. Children of all ages practise making marks with different tools. They recognise different shapes and tones of colours. They learn about the world around them and how families celebrate festivals, such as Christmas, in different ways.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441995 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1071494 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Arborfield, Berkshire. The childminder works from Monday to Thursday, during school term times. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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