Childminder EY152776

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 February 2018 3 February 2015

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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 provides a good range of exciting and motivating activities, and includes children's ideas and likes successfully.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children feel secure and are happy to play. Children form good relationships with the childminder and each other, and have a strong sense of belonging.  The childminder uses self-evaluation very effectively. She recognises areas for improvement and swiftly acts upon them. For instance, she has researched the characteristics of effective learning to support her in accommodating children's experiences more effectively.  Children form strong relationships and help each other solve problems. For instance, they discuss how they will make their den stronger and consider each other's suggestions.  Children show great confidence and self-assurance. They concentrate well as they follow a recipe and measure ingredients to estimate how little or more they need.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not work as well as she could with parents to establish children's routines at home, to fully support their independence in their self-care.  The childminder does not involve all children in agreeing rules and boundaries, so they learn about expectations and their behaviour continues to be consistently good.

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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

 use information gained from parents to increase children's independence in self-care  involve all children to contribute to making rules to ensure consistency in their good behaviour.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's records and a range of documentation, including their next stages of development.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed children and discussed the children's development and learning together.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children in the setting and during collection from school.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder clearly understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has attended training to ensure her safeguarding knowledge is up to date. This has led her to update her policies and procedures to include the safe use of mobile phones in her home. The childminder effectively monitors and supervises children to ensure theirs and others' safety from the use of devices with cameras. The childminder has robust risk assessments and effective strategies to minimise risks. For example, on the walk home from school with the childminder, children take it in turns to check if it is safe to cross the road. The childminder is proactive in working in partnership with others and monitors children effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively plans for children to provide activities that consider their likes, interests and needs well. For instance, children enjoy baking with her and have good opportunities to choose their recipes and ingredients. The childminder encourages children to consider different ways to estimate amounts and use tools to measure ingredients. She uses a good range of mathematical language and extends children's learning by encouraging them to make decisions and predictions. The childminder builds successfully on what children learn at school to continue their learning. The childminder works with parents and others, and shares and receives information well overall.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a good time before and after school. They have good opportunities to play in the fresh air and exercise. The childminder is a positive role model. She encourages children to manage their own risks and make decisions so they can achieve things for themselves. For example, the childminder gives children time to consider each other's safety when they make a den. Children help each other to find ways to make it a safe area to play. For instance, they are aware of making sure they do not trip over blankets. Children form good relationships with each other and develop good social skills. The childminder uses praise effectively, helping children to grow in self-confidence and try new ideas. The childminder supports children's good health. For instance, she considers meals children have at school and complements these with healthy choices at her setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY152776 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1091304 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Kintbury, Berkshire. The childminder is available Monday to Friday and offers before- and after-school care each weekday, and holiday care by arrangement only. She has a relevant level 3 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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