Childminder in West Berkshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 March 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 carries out regular and precise assessments on what children can do and uses these effectively to plan experiences to support their next steps in learning.  Children make good progress in their development from the moment they begin with the childminder.  The childminder has close partnerships with parents. She gathers their views on her practice regularly and encourages them to share plenty of information about what children achieve at home to support consistency in their learning.  Children behave well. The childminder sets clear rules in her home, which the children understand. She helps them learn to share and socialise well with each other during play.  The childminder makes good use of her strong partnerships with other professionals, such as other local childminders to evaluate and improve on her practice. For example, following ideas from other childminder's, she has increased the learning experiences for

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development plans are not sharply focused on training to help her to continue to develop her knowledge and teaching skills to the highest levels.  The childminder does not make the best possible use of everyday opportunities to promote children's strong hygiene practices to help them to build upon their self-help skills before their moves on to school.

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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

 build on the professional development program to raise the quality of teaching and children's outcomes to the highest possible level  make the best use of every opportunity to help children learn to follow strong hygiene practices before their move on to school, with particular regards to handwashing.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises during the inspection.  The inspector talked to the children and the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children's play and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector sought the views from parents through written feedback.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation relating to safeguarding, policies and procedures and learning and development.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow, such as who to contact if she were to have any concerns about a child's welfare. She carries out regular risk assessments to minimise any potential hazards. The childminder supervises children closely to help keep them safe. Parents share positive feedback about the childminder. For instance, they comment that she is friendly, caring and they feel their children are safe in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She plans enjoyable activities that engage and motivate children to develop well towards their next steps in learning. For example, the childminder arranges music and singing sessions to help enhance children's speech development. She constantly encourages older children to share their knowledge and ideas. For instance, she asks the children what they have enjoyed about the activities and gives them chance to make choices of what to do next. The childminder makes good use of every opportunity to teach younger children new words. For example, children learn to say 'pop' when they pop bubbles. The childminder offers a good variety of resources to help children bring mathematics into their play. For example, children select number books and begin to count objects in the pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a welcoming, calm and stimulating environment. Children promptly settle into her care and explore her home with confidence. The childminder meets babies and children's needs well. For instance, she recognises when babies are tired and prepares them for a nap. The childminder promotes healthy eating well. She offers nutritious meals and snacks for the children and encourages parents to provide healthy lunches. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to be active and exercise. For example, she takes children on regular walks and trips to local parks to challenge their physical skills further. The childminder makes good use of daily opportunities to help children to learn about each other's similarities and differences. She encourages them to share their own experiences and home backgrounds to broaden their knowledge of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are developing the skills they need for their next steps in learning and moves to school. Babies and children are developing the self-help skills they need to become more independent, such as learning to feed and dress themselves. Children show a keen interest in early literacy skills. For instance, they freely access writing tools, draw pictures and enjoy sharing books with each other. Babies learn to stand and crawl showing developing physical skills, while older children challenge themselves to learn to hop on one leg.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494389 Local authority West Berkshire (Newbury) Inspection number 1030134 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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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 Tilehurst, Reading. She operates all year round, from 8am and 6pm on Monday to Friday. The childminder has a recognised childcare qualification at level three.

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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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