Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2018 27 May 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 accurately assesses children's progress and plans a good range of activities that supports what children need to learn next.  Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They access a range of resources and learn to make independent decisions. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder actively promotes children's understanding of diversity and equality. For example, she tells stories and provides a variety of dressing-up clothes from other cultures.  The childminder is welcoming and friendly. She is a positive role model and shows children how to share and to take turns. Children develop positive and warm relationships with her.  The childminder develops good partnerships with parents and other early years settings that children attend. They work together to meet each child's care and learning needs through a consistent approach.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use all available opportunities to challenge children's language and vocabulary.  The childminder does not consistently focus on raising her teaching skills to an even higher level.

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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

 enhance opportunities to challenge children's language and vocabulary further  focus more precisely on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and reviewed the resources available with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder and children during their activities and discussed her observations with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments, and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the local safeguarding procedures and knows how to recognise and report any child protection concerns. She regularly evaluates and reviews her practice, and gains feedback from the parents and children to help improve her service. For example, she has recently adapted the environment to meet the individual learning needs of the younger children. The childminder shares good practice with other professionals. She keeps up to date with the latest legislation and guidance, such as attending forums and safeguarding training. The childminder monitors children's development well, recognising where children need additional support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children settle quickly into the setting. The childminder obtains valuable information from parents about what children know and can already do. Children demonstrate good concentration and physical skills, such as throwing a ball. They learn how to handle tools correctly. For example, children use spoons and containers to scoop up cereal. The childminder is attentive and adds interesting resources to support children's creative ideas. For example, children eagerly use their tractors to crunch up the cereal and explore sound. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills well. For example, when children use a range of objects to balance and build towers, the childminder develops their understanding of numbers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder support children's good health well. For example, children visit local farms to pick fruit, plant vegetables in the garden and enjoy nutritious snacks and meals. Children enjoy physical exercise and fresh air. They use the outdoor play equipment, visit parks and engage in walks at country parks with the childminder. Children respond well to clear guidance and boundaries given by the childminder. They receive frequent praise and encouragement. Children learn about their community and enjoy trips to local groups and the library. The childminder supervises children vigilantly. She carries out effective risk assessments and teaches children well about how to manage their own safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children persevere during activities and show good levels of self-esteem. They enthusiastically explore creative play experiences, textures and equipment. Very young children are motivated to learn and show good imagination. For example, they pretend to cook, placing pans in toy ovens. Young children explore how things work and confidently use mechanical toys. Children gain good skills in preparation for their future learning and for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466979 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1069614 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 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Wokingham, Berkshire. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday from 7.30am until 6.30pm, all year round.

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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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