Childminder in Reading

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2018 8 June 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Children are happy and settled. The childminder plays alongside them, following their interests. Children enjoy her company and are emotionally secure.  Overall, the childminder creates a welcoming and stimulating learning environment. Children make independent choices in their play as they access a range of accessible resources. They engage in enjoyable activities and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder makes observations and assessments of children's learning. She monitors their progress and plans next steps to help to support their development.  The childminder promotes positive behaviour and encourages children to share resources. She promotes their independence and their self-care skills effectively.  The childminder builds effective relationships with parents and keeps them informed about the activities their children enjoy.  The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of child protection and wider

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently offer children opportunities to develop their understanding of how to operate basic technology equipment, to help them learn how things work.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not sharply focused on developing her professional knowledge and highlighting areas of her teaching that would benefit from further development.

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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

 offer even more opportunities for children to use technology in their play and learning, to further support their understanding of the world  explore ways to engage in professional development opportunities that focus more precisely on further developing knowledge and skills and raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. She discussed learning activities and assessed the quality and impact of teaching on the children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all those living in the household. She also viewed records of children and discussed the childminder's policies.  The inspector took account of the parents' views through their written comments.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. Overall, the childminder is keen to improve her practice and skills. For example, she has completed further training on safeguarding children. This has helped her to reflect on her policies and procedures to support children's safety. The childminder values the contributions that parents make to the self-evaluation process to make further improvements. She works well in partnership with parents and other providers to maintain a continuous approach to children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and continues to monitor their achievements over time. She plans and provides a wide range of activities that supports children's learning well, overall. The childminder takes children's lead, to build on their existing skills and knowledge successfully. She helps children develop their physical confidence and language skills. For example, they take part in messy play activities to gain coordination and control using a variety of tools. Children are excited to explore jelly, and they confidently use tweezers and pipettes and hunt for hidden animals. Younger children are curious and imaginative. For example, they build with bricks and discover how they fit together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are secure in their relationships with the childminder. For example, younger children enjoy cuddles and reassurance when they are tired or upset. Children behave well. The childminder supports children's self-esteem, for example, by praising their achievements. She helps children to gain an understanding of diversity and respect for each other, recognising children's unique qualities, using praise and encouragement to help them to achieve. The childminder promotes children's physical development well. For example, young children climb and balance on equipment in the park and at soft-play centres. This helps to foster their coordination skills and promotes their large-muscle movements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have good opportunities to develop their early literacy skills. They draw pictures and practise making marks with chalk. They are confident and develop good social skills. Older children have good speaking and listening skills. They learn familiar songs and sing along with the childminder. Young children are gaining confidence in their own abilities and demonstrate a sense of belonging. All children are gaining skills that will help them in their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471391 Local authority Reading Inspection number 1107873 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Emmer Green, on the outskirts of Reading in Berkshire. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round. 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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