Childminder EY537224

Inspection date 5 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve. She provides an exciting and motivating range of activities that reflects children's interests and that supports children to make good progress. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's learning and plans effectively for what they need to learn next. n The warm and nurturing childminder provides high levels of support for children's emotional well-being. She promotes young children's physical development and good health very successfully. Children rapidly develop in confidence and develop high levels of independence in their self-care skills. n The childminder reflects well on her provision and uses the views of parents and the local authority successfully in her self-evaluation. For example, she has improved on the type of information she shares with parents, so they become more aware of the activities she intends to offer.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not focused her professional development on acquiring new, precise skills and knowledge that will help to further improve learning outcomes for children. n The childminder does not consistently obtain information from parents about what children are achieving at home.

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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

n make the most of professional development opportunities to further increase the potential for children to make rapid progress in their learning and development n build on the already strong partnerships with parents to involve them more with contributing what they know about their children's achievements.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children's play during indoor and outdoor activities. n The inspector discussed children's development and progress. n The inspector discussed the process of self-evaluation and how the childminder obtains the views of all the users of her provision. n The inspector examined a selection of documentation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's safety. The childminder effectively identifies and minimises risks to children and teaches them to how to stay safe. She closely monitors children's individual progress and swiftly plans for any differences in their learning. Parents are extremely complimentary about the care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of individual children's development. She shows interest in what children have to say, encouraging them to use language confidently to share what they know, such as pointing to an aeroplane in the sky. The childminder guides children to lead their play activities and spontaneously responds to children's learning needs. For example, young children enthusiastically splash in the water play and expertly scoop foamy shapes with large spoons. She effectively supports children to develop their understanding of mathematics. For example, she models language, such as 'big' and 'small', as children play with a selection of vehicles. The childminder talks to parents daily and shares information with them about their children's achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are calm, happy and settled in the childminder's care. She acts as a positive role model and successfully fosters children's sense of identity and self-worth. The childminder helps children develop social skills through the activities offered, such as taking children to a variety of playgroups and places within the local community. She supports children's physical well-being effectively. Younger children enjoy exploring the childminder's garden and skilfully balance on ride-on toys or eagerly explore the sand and water play. Children learn about the benefits of a healthy diet and how to stay safe through routines and activities. They develop confidence in their own abilities as they take manageable risks, such as climbing to the top of the tall slide at the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their individual starting points. They are motivated learners who become deeply involved in activities and concentrate for long periods of time. Young children develop good levels of independence and learn to complete tasks for themselves. They develop confidence in social situations and behave exceptionally well. Children enjoy many opportunities to use their physical skills outdoors, where they kick balls with confidence or make marks with chalk. They gain a good range of skills in preparation for their move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537224 Local authority Reading Inspection number 10057198 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Reading, Berkshire. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, throughout the year. She offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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