Childminder 955498

Inspection date 20 September 2018 Previous inspection date 19 October 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 knows the children well and has a welcoming learning environment. She has a good range of toys and activities available for the children and uses this well to help them make good progress. n Children are happy. They receive a good amount of support, praise and encouragement, which helps them feel secure and relaxed in the childminder's care. n Children play in a safe and clean home. They benefit from healthy snacks and participate in good discussions about healthy foods and meals. This contributes to their health and well-being. n The childminder works with parents well. She ensures they are kept up to date on their children's learning progress and events. For example, she shares her observations and tracking system on their child's development with them and writes regular newsletters. n The childminder has updated her knowledge and skills well. For instance, she listens to weekly webinars on early years practice and embeds ideas from these into her work.

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The provision is good

For example, children now have many sensory activities available to them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's mathematical understanding in shapes and measure. n The childminder does not help children to understand why rules are in place to develop a deeper knowledge of boundaries within the 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 use every opportunity to extend children's mathematical understanding n help children to understand why rules are in place to develop a greater understanding of how their actions may affect others.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities in the main play areas and garden. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including planning, children's learning journals and records, the childminder's self-evaluation document and policies. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through available questionnaires and other documentation. n The inspector observed an activity with the childminder and discussed the learning intention for each child.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to providing good-quality childcare for children. She ensures working relationships with other professionals involved in children's care are positive. For instance, she exchanges information about the children on a daily basis and shares observations and tracking details with key workers to promote continuity of care. The childminder seeks regular feedback from parents to enhance her provision. For example, she sends out questionnaires to gage parents' views and feeling about the childcare and activities she provides. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe and is confident in the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans activities to support children's curiosity and communicates effectively to enhance their language skills. For example, children enjoyed investigating and hunting for hidden letters and objects in ice. The childminder provided tools to break the ice and asked questions to help challenge the children's listening and speaking skills and imaginations. The childminder helps children to develop their awareness of letters and sounds well. For instance, she encourages the children to look at the magnetic letters used for the weather board to support their early understanding that print carries meaning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops the children's self-confidence well. For example, she encourages the children to keep trying in activities and rewards children with consistent praise for their achievements. The childminder teaches children to stay safe. For instance, children learn the green cross code when out in the community. The childminder provides the children with daily opportunities to have fresh air and exercise. For example, children like free play in the childminder's garden and enjoy visiting the parks to explore the use of large climbing apparatus.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their development from their starting points. They develop good skills needed for their next stages of learning and have fun as they play. For example, they excitedly play team games with each other and take turns as they play skittles. Children are developing good independence skills, for example, they choose toys and equipment with confidence and help to tidy away.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 955498 Local authority West Berkshire Inspection number 10066569 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 19 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Calcot, Reading. She operates her service from Monday to Friday, between 7am and 6pm, for 49 weeks a year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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