Childminder in West Berkshire

Childminder report 3 Conway Drive, THATCHAM, Berkshire RG18 3AT

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Inspection date 1 October 2018 Previous inspection date 22 September 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 provides a clean and welcoming home for the children. She knows the children in her care well and is good at meeting their individual needs and supporting their ongoing development. n The childminder observes children's learning well and highlights next steps in their learning successfully to ensure outcomes for children's development is good. n Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. They play well together and enjoy the variety of toys and activities available to them to support their ongoing development. n Partnerships with parents are good. Written feedback from parents show that they are very happy with the care their children receive and the progress they are making. n The childminder reflects on her practice well. For example, she has addressed her last inspection recommendations successfully and children now have easy access to toys and resources. This shows a strong commitment to maintaining good childcare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not create regular opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and people in the world around them. n The childminder does not focus ongoing professional development opportunities precisely to raise the quality of her provision even higher.

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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 extend children's knowledge and understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others, to further develop their awareness of diversity n identify further ways to enhance practice and relevant professional development opportunities, to maintain the high-quality provision.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children's play and the childminder's interaction during activities. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and evaluated a planned activity with her. n The inspector spoke to children and interacted in their play. n The inspector examined documentation, including children's records, learning records, policies and procedures. n The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to improving her knowledge and skills, and evaluates her service well. She has recently attended training to ensure children's health and welfare is supported in activities. For instance, she has recently undertaken a swimming teacher's qualification to enable her to take children out swimming safely. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder provides a safe home and teaches children how to stay safe. For example, children learn the green cross code when out in the community. The childminder has a suitable understanding of the possible signs of abuse and is confident about the action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced in working in childcare. She has good understanding of how children learn and uses this knowledge well to plan and provide a varied range of experiences and activities to support children's development. For example, she plans regular visits to toddler groups and meets up with other childminders to help promote children's social and emotional development. The childminder supports children speaking skills effectively. For instance, she asks children questions, talks and models language for them to support their listening and speaking skills. The childminder supports children's creative skills well. For example, children enjoy colouring and making pictures out of leaves that they have collected from walks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds good relationships with children prior to them starting with her. For instance, she ensures children have a variety of visits before they start to help her get to know them and establish bonds. The childminder supports the children's behaviour well and helps them to learn how to be kind and be well mannered. For example, she reminds children to share, offers consistent praise, and reminds them of good table manners. The childminder supports children's understanding of how to be healthy. For instance, she provides children with nutritious meals and ensures that children have opportunities to go outdoors daily to build on their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well and are well prepared for their next stages in their learning. Children enjoy learning and being creative. For example, they enjoy exploring with dough and use a variety of tools to experiment with. Children are developing well in mathematics. For instance, they skilfully work out how to complete puzzles with various shapes and enjoy learning about numbers as they count. Overall, children are making good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420305 Local authority West Berkshire Inspection number 10066579 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 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 22 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Thatcham, Berkshire. She operates for 48 weeks a year from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. 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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