Childminder EY495300

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 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 is experienced working with children and has a home that is welcoming and child-friendly. The childminder provides a variety of toys and activities to support children's ongoing development.  The childminder knows the children well and successfully meets their individual needs. She understands what progress children are making in their development and regularly tracks their learning to help ensure they make good progress.  Children, including those who are new, are very settled and behave well in the childminder's care. They clearly enjoy the childminder's company and interactions, demonstrating they feel emotionally secure.  Children play in a clean and safe environment. They enjoy a variety of healthy and freshly prepared meals, which contributes to their health and well-being.  The childminder reflects on her practice well and identifies her strengths and areas to advance, which shows a commitment to maintaining good-quality childcare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently create opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others in the world around them.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to encourage parents to share more information about their children's learning, to plan even more effectively for children's further 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

 extend children's knowledge and understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others, to further develop their awareness of diversity  build on the information shared with parents even further to enhance children's learning even more consistently at home and at the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play within all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection to discuss her practice.  The inspector spoke to children as they took part in their activities, and observed their play and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector took account of parents' written feedback and comments from available questionnaires.  The inspector looked at children's development files, planning, policies and procedures, and the childminder's self-evaluation document.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about the signs and indicators of abuse and confident in what actions to take if she has any concerns. The childminder ensures her knowledge and training are kept well up to date. For instance, she has recently undertaken a course on technology to advance her skills and methods of using programmable equipment within the home. Partnerships with other early years providers are strong. The childminder ensures feedback is consistent to help maintain good continuity of care. Written feedback from parents shows that they are happy with the care provided by the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a variety of resources and play experiences outside of her home to support children's ongoing learning and development. For example, children enjoy developing their social skills by playing and mixing with other children at toddler groups. The childminder encourages children's exploration play and supports their physical development well. For instance, children enjoy exploring with musical instruments and learn to shake bottles to develop their understanding of cause and effect. The childminder very well with the children to help support their understanding and speaking skills. For example, she mimics sounds and repeats language to the children, while successfully aiding children's knowledge. When children see the dog stopped outside, the childminder talks to them about saying 'hello' to the dog and waving. This helps children to make connections with actions and speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers plenty of settling-in visits to the children to help them feel confident and safe in her care prior to them starting. She helps children to learn and follow good hygiene practices. For example, she talks to younger children about washing their hands before and after eating. The childminder provides good emotional support to the children, which in turn gives them confidence to take risks. For instance, younger children safely learn to use the push-along toys with the childminder first, before they confidently have a go at this without her support. The childminder supports children's physical development well. For example, children enjoy regular outings to the woodlands and nature areas to explore the outside habitats and then have fun in the childminder's garden exploring the climbing frames and slides.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing good skills to help prepare them for future learning. Children develop strong independence skills. For example, they are taught from a young age the importance of tidying away activities before accessing others. Children are developing their mathematical and literacy skills well. For example, they benefit from interwoven mathematical concepts as they cook and play, and they regularly visit the library to listen to stories and explore books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495300 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1033447 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 1

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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 Crowthorne, Berkshire and operates each weekday all year round. The childminder holds a recognised 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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