Childminder in West Berkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 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 monitors children's progress effectively and understands how to support the next stages in their development. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  Children behave well. They have good manners, share and work together cooperatively. The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They consistently support children in managing their own behaviour and resolving any conflict.  The childminder provides good opportunities for children to socialise and mix with others. They learn about the world around them, including their own and other people's cultures through outings, discussions and planned activities.  The childminder and her assistant develop warm, strong relationships with children, and children demonstrate they feel secure and safe in their care.  The childminder continually reflects on her provision to identify strengths and areas to

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This provision is good

develop. This helps her to make continuous improvements in her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully developed her partnerships with parents to help support greater continuity in their children's care and learning.  The childminder does not consistently share relevant information with professionals at other settings that children attend, to support a consistent approach to children's 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

 explore further ways to engage parents in their child's development to encourage a more consistent approach to children's learning between home and the setting  strengthen the relationships with professionals at other settings that children attend, to support continuity in children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interaction with the children. She discussed the effectiveness of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector undertook a tour of the premises.  The inspector discussed with the childminder and her assistant how they keep the children in their care safe.  The inspector sampled documentation, including self-evaluation documentation, children's development records, policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of what to do should a child be at risk of harm. They carry out good risk assessments and follow effective procedures to keep children safe. The childminder provides strong support for her assistant. For example, she is helping her to gain a further qualification. The childminder is a good role model and makes sure her assistant has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities. She carefully monitors, coaches and supports her assistant. The childminder monitors children's development successfully. This helps her to identify any gaps in children's learning, provide effective support and help them to catch up. The childminder continues her professional development. She uses regular training to expand her knowledge and continually improve her teaching and experiences for children. For example, she has recently enrolled to complete a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively uses her knowledge of individual children to provide activities that engage their interest and provide sufficient challenge. She skilfully increases children's knowledge and understanding of words as she quietly talks to them about their activities. She takes time to listen to and watch their attempts to speak and supports young children's emerging language. The childminder gives young children simple choices and responds to their wishes, further encouraging them to express themselves. She builds on children's current interests in posting things. The childminder provides small-world animals and shapes, encouraging children to identify the different shapes and colours as they develop their coordination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are warm and playful. They create a positive environment where children thrive. For example, they frequently initiate 'high fives' with the toddlers and older children. Children demonstrate good levels of self-esteem. They learn to manage their own care needs with encouragement from the childminder, such as finding their shoes and trying to put on their coat. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's health and well-being. For example, she encourages children to make healthy choices when eating and provides daily opportunities for them to be outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good independence, and physical and communication skills. Young children understand and follow directions, and communicate their wishes with assurance. For example, they confidently feed themselves, showing good coordination as they use a fork to eat their pasta and drink water from their personalised open cup. These skills help prepare them well for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493161 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1026738 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17

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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 and lives in Purley-On-Thames, in Berkshire. She is open all year round from 7am to 7pm and works with an assistant. The childminder is a qualified teacher.

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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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