Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 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 has high expectations of children's achievements. She knows children well and provides challenging and accessible learning experiences that follow children's interests. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children are happy and confident in their surroundings. They develop a strong sense of belonging and secure emotional attachments with childminder.  The childminder supports children's communication skills well. For example, she provides a running commentary as children play and asks questions to help extend their learning and vocabulary.  The childminder is committed to delivering a high-quality service. She obtains feedback from parents and children, and regularly evaluates her setting to identify improvements. For example, she has developed the outdoor learning environment to benefit children.  The childminder provides clear explanations to support children's understanding of

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This provision is good

positive behaviour. Children learn to share, take turns and are well mannered.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share information about their children's abilities and achievements at home, to help her plan even more precisely to maximise outcomes for children.  The childminder does not use all opportunities to support children's growing understanding of diversity and similarities and differences in the wider world.

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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

 explore further ways to encourage parents to share more information about children's abilities and achievements at home  increase the range of opportunities available to children to support their growing understanding of diversity and similarities and differences in the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises and reviewed the resources 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her role in keeping children safe and secure. She knows the correct procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder develops her knowledge and skills effectively, which has a positive impact on the quality of care and education that she provides for children. For example, she has enhanced learning opportunities to support children's early language and communication skills. Partnerships with providers at other settings children attend are strong. The childminder shares information about children's progress to complement their learning between settings. Parents comment very positively about the childminder. They value the good-quality learning experiences the childminder provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how to observe, assesses and identify children's next steps in learning. She uses good teaching strategies to target and close gaps in their development. Children explore resources to help develop their senses and exploratory play. They comment on what they see and take turns in conversations. For example, children enjoy their messy play activity and describe the feel of different textures. The childminder enables children to operate tools, such as tweezers, with increasing skill. This helps develop their small-muscle skills in preparation for early writing. The childminder encourages children to be confident, such as asking for additional resources, such as water, to add to their play. They show high levels of concentration and practise their pouring and tipping skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a nurturing and welcoming environment. She gives children consistent praise and encouragement to help support them to recognise their achievements and develop self-confidence. Children regularly visit local groups where they interact with other adults and children. This helps to support their personal, social and emotional development. Children enjoy healthy snacks. They have many opportunities for fresh air and exercise to support their physical development. The childminder risk assesses outings and her home thoroughly to identify and remove any hazards to ensure children can play safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and develop positive attitudes to learning. They ask questions and listen well to instructions. Children develop a good understanding of mathematics. For example, they count accurately and explore volume, such as filling containers with water. Children learn to solve problems, for example, to use tools to remove objects, such as screws. They are well prepared for the next steps in their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500032 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1053068 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016, she lives in Woodley in Reading, Berkshire. The childminder is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, throughout the year. She holds an appropriate home-based childcare 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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Telephone number

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