Childminder in West Berkshire

Inspection date 17 October 2018 Previous inspection date 27 July 2016

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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 offers a welcoming, home-from-home environment. She is professional, organised and has procedures to ensure she promotes children's welfare effectively at all times. n The childminder uses information from her assessments of children's learning to plan opportunities, promoting their ongoing development. She works closely with parents to provide a consistent approach to their learning and care. n All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points. n Children behave well. They listen to the childminder and respond well to her high expectations and the boundaries she sets. They learn to control their feelings and emotions and follow routines well. For example, children help when it is tidy-up time. n The childminder values professional development to maintain and build on her good standards of care and teaching. For example, she researches ideas to enhance

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The provision is good

children's learning, such as how to support their sensory development in different activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder misses some chances to develop young children's early number skills. n The childminder does not always consider the impact that background noise is having on children's ability to concentrate during their activities.

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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 maximise opportunities for young children to practise their developing number skills n monitor the impact of background noise levels in the play area to make sure that children's concentration and engagement in activities are fully promoted.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities while children played in the indoor play area. She discussed teaching methods with the childminder. n The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's records and planning and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that her safeguarding knowledge is current, for example, through completing training and accessing information online. She is aware of the signs of abuse and neglect, and her duty to prevent children being drawn into situations that put them at risk. She knows the local referral procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. The childminder evaluates her practice and ensures that she keeps her knowledge about early years issues up to date. For example, through proactive research and training and regular meetings with local childminders to discuss practice. Parents share very positive views about the service that the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder closely monitors the progress that children make. She celebrates their achievements with parents and identifies what children need to learn next. The childminder has a kind and caring approach and interacts purposefully with children during their activities. She supports children's language development well. For instance, children enjoy interacting with the childminder as they play with dough. The childminder teaches children colour names and describes the motion of rolling the dough backwards and forwards. She offers clear explanations about how to use different equipment, such as scissors and cutters and follows their interests as they play. She is sensitive about appropriate times to offer help and when to let children work things out for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She is calm, kind and teaches children good manners. The childminder regularly praises children, promoting their emotional well- being effectively. Children develop a good understanding of their local community. They take regular trips to different groups where they have opportunities to socialise with children in larger groups. The childminder ensures that children learn about their own safety. For example, children learn not to put small items into their mouths, how to feed the pet rabbits and how to cross roads safely on their way to and from school. The childminder supports children's physical development effectively. She provides a variety of activities that challenges children to develop their good handling skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are interested and motivated to learn. They engage well in their play and confidently make their own choices. Children develop good skills that prepare them well for their next stage of development and move on to school. They listen well and behave positively, such as using good manners, helping and sharing well. Children learn to manage tasks for themselves to build their independence. They learn to take themselves to the toilet and wash their hands independently and prepare their fruit at lunchtime.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474237 Local authority West Berkshire Inspection number 10075697 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 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 27 July 2016

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The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Thatcham, Berkshire. She operates each weekday throughout the year, with the exception of family holidays.

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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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