Childminder EY380364

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2018 6 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 interesting resources and enables children to take the lead in their play. She skilfully extends and challenges them as they play. Any gaps in learning are quickly identified and addressed.  Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model for children. She has clear behavioural expectations and boundaries. Children are polite and respectful of each other, the childminder and the resources.  The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents and professionals to encourage positive outcomes for all children.  The childminder reviews her practice and continually improves her provision. For instance, she identified a weakness in children's number knowledge and has taken appropriate steps to improve this aspect.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make good use of opportunities to extend children's awareness of shape, position and size.  The childminder has not fully considered how to broaden children's awareness of technology.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to develop their awareness of size, shape and position  gain a deeper understanding of how to encourage children's awareness of technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and reviewed resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed children and the childminder at play.  The inspector discussed practice and reviewed a selection of documents provided by the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector read comments from parents about the childminder's service.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates an enthusiastic approach to her role. For example, she has completed a variety of courses that has increased her knowledge and abilities to skilfully support and teach children in their early years. Parents speak highly of the childminder, commenting on the progress they see their children make and her warm and welcoming attitude. Regular accurate assessment enables the childminder to identify and address any gaps in children's developmental progress and plan appropriately. The childminder keeps up to date with local safeguarding procedures and knows whom to contact if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder extends children's abilities to think and plan. For instance, she asks probing questions and listens attentively to the answers. The childminder enables children to gain a wider understanding of the community around them. For example, they go on outings in the local community where they meet other adults and children. They learn about traditional and cultural events through books and activities throughout the year. Children enjoy easy access to a broad variety of age-appropriate fact and fiction books. They listen attentively as the childminder reads the books they select. Children are developing their abilities to recognise and use numbers. For example, they count and recognise the numbers on puzzles and games.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children's physical and emotional well-being. She provides a stimulating and welcoming environment where children feel confident and safe. The childminder builds children's self-esteem as she praises them for their efforts and achievements. A healthy lifestyle is promoted through conversations and daily routines. For example, children are offered healthy foods and encouraged to drink water. They have daily opportunities for physical activity in the fresh air as they play in the garden or local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They develop the skills required to enable them to confidently move on to school. Children enjoy role play and dress up in their favourite character costumes. They develop social skills as they prepare food in the play kitchen and offer it around. Children sing and enjoy musical activities and participate in many creative activities. This provides rich opportunities for conversation and enables children to develop different ways of expressing themselves and extend their skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY380364 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1093567 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 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Theale, Berkshire. She works Monday to Friday throughout the year. The childminder holds an early years 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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