Childminder in West Berkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 January 2018 Not applicable

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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 builds positive relationships with children and helps them to feel confident and secure. Children learn effectively about behavioural expectations and how to play cooperatively with others. They receive consistent praise for their achievements.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder observes children as they play, makes accurate assessments of their achievements and plans for the next stage in their development.  Children learn to do many tasks for themselves and develop good independence skills.  The childminder is keen to improve her knowledge, practice and outcomes for children. For example, through attending training and her own reading to help keep her skills up to date.  Parents are effectively involved in their children's learning. For example, the childminder sends them photographs of children's activities and details of their child's progress to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use a variety of ways to develop children's pre-reading skills, for example, to recognise familiar words, such as their own name.  The childminder misses opportunities to extend children's knowledge about the world, in particular caring for nature and living things.

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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

 consider ways to build on children's emerging literacy skills, to support their awareness that print carries meaning  increase opportunities for children to learn about and understand the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. She 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about her role and responsibilities to keep children safe. She has a secure understanding of how to safeguard children from harm and is confident with the local procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. She has completed training to support her practice. She ensures that children are always supervised. The childminder reviews her provision to identify any areas for development. She has identified that a priority for improvement is to extend learning opportunities for children in the garden. Parents are happy with their children's care, learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations and assessments well to identify development needs and monitor children's learning. She provides a good range of activities that builds on children's interests and skills. The childminder joins in with their play to extend their learning. For example, she becomes involved with children's role play as they pretend to feed and change their 'baby's' nappy. Children show an interest in numbers and quantities as they play. They are inquisitive and thoroughly enjoy sensory play, for instance, as they scoop and pour dried rice and pasta into various containers and funnels. The childminder regularly takes children to other locations in the area to help them continue their learning, inside and outside.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a welcoming play environment. She uses different rooms in the premises well, to help provide a variety of play experiences. She develops close bonds with the children in her care which promote their sense of belonging. Children receive regular praise for their efforts, boosting their self-esteem and supporting their emotional well-being. Children confidently follow their own interests and make decisions about their play. For example, they develop a sense of responsibility as they help the childminder clear away toys at the end of activities. The childminder provides children with resources that reflect people's differences and they learn about various festivals, which helps to support positive attitudes. 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 enjoy their time with the childminder and show that they feel settled and relaxed. They enjoy learning and confidently explore the activities on offer. Babies crawl and develop their mobility skills. Older children listen well and understand what is expected of them. They all make good progress in relation to their starting points and develop the necessary skills they need for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494849 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1031886 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Thatcham, on the outskirts of Newbury, Berkshire. She offers care from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round, except Christmas and family holidays. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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