Childminder in West Berkshire

Inspection date 16 October 2018 Previous inspection date 8 December 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 happy, welcoming and homely environment for the children to support their learning and development. n Children play in a safe and well-maintained home. Children enjoy healthy meals and drinks that contribute to their well-being. n The childminder knows the children well and understands each child's next steps in learning. She undertakes observations of what the children are doing and uses these effectively to plan activities to support their ongoing good progress. n Children are well behaved and are at ease in the childminder's care. The childminder is a good role model and supports children's emotional development well. For example, she offers children praise and encouragement throughout their learning and play. n The childminder has improved her practice well since the last inspection and has effectively addressed previous recommendations. For example, she provides children

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The provision is good

with sensory activities, and materials are available to them daily to aid their expressive arts and design.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not create a wide range of opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and people in the world around them. n The childminder does not sharply focus her professional development for raising the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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 n identify further ways to enhance practice through relevant professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident in her roles and responsibilities to protect children. The childminder has good relationships with the children's parents. For instance, she offers daily verbal communication and parents are invited to have regular meetings to talk about their child's development. This helps to promote continuity of care. Feedback from parents shows that they are happy with the care the childminder gives to their children and her ongoing support. The childminder has completed mandatory training. She has developed her skills in supporting children's communication. For instance, she has learnt some sign language to help her communicate to children in different ways.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities, toys and resources to interest and engage children. The childminder interacts with the children effectively and offers a good narrative on what they are doing. The childminder helps to support children's communication and listening skills well. For example, she talks to the children and asks a range of questions to build on their speaking skills. The childminder effectively supports children's creativity and helps them develop their small-muscle skills. For instance, children enjoy exploring with paints, making marks with their fingers and painting pictures with brushes. The childminder develops children's imagination effectively. For example, she provides a variety of role-play materials and children have fun pretending to be a doctor or a chef.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and at ease in the childminder's company. The childminder supports children's developing understanding of physical well-being. For example, she talks to children about health and hygiene as they make pretend meals. The childminder promotes children's health well. For example, she takes children out daily for walks and trips to the parks for fresh air and opportunities for more energetic exercise. The childminder supports children's understanding of how to be safe. For example, within the home, she reminds children of the importance of sitting on their chairs, so they do not fall and hurt themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are confident and are learning important skills that prepare them for the future. Children are independent and developing good social skills. For instance, they regularly visit toddler groups and play areas where they build upon their relationships and social skills, such as sharing and turn taking. Children are enthusiastic in their learning and enjoy games that support their mathematical awareness. For example, hunting for shapes to put in the 'share tray'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276349 Local authority West Berkshire Inspection number 10066570 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 8 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Tilehurst, in Reading, Berkshire. She operates her service from Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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