Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date 18 October 2018 Previous inspection date 7 May 2013

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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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Partnerships with parents are consistently open, professional and effective. Parents say they are very pleased with the high quality of handovers and the information the childminder shares with them about their children's achievements. n The childminder is particularly skilled at nurturing children's imaginative games and challenging their thinking through pretend play. For example, she routinely acknowledges children's contributions and adds another phrase that helps them to think about how they can develop their idea, goal or description further. n The childminder is exceptionally effective in using children's interests to teach them exemplary health and self-care. For instance, they assess and manage risks, such as getting shampoo in their eyes, testing the temperature of the water and drying each part of their bodies thoroughly, as they bath every baby doll in the playroom. n Children are well prepared emotionally and socially for change, including starting

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The provision is good

school. Parents confirm that their children learn to 'walk nicely and safely when out', 'eat a nutritious, wide-ranging diet using a knife and fork' and 'mix confidently with other children'.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not obtain sufficient information from parents, such as their use of other languages at home. She does not monitor children's achievements precisely enough to be sure that they are making the best possible progress in all areas of their learning.

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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 refine initial and ongoing assessments and monitoring to help ensure that each child reaches their potential in all areas of their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed, listened to and talked with children as they played indoors and during outdoor play. n The inspector reviewed policies and discussed the procedures relating to children's safety and welfare with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's records, the childminder's planning and evaluation of activities, and information exchanged with parents. n The inspector took account of the views of parents in written communication. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the impact of her training, experience and practice on raising outcomes for children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The highly experienced childminder excels in the areas of her practice where she has invested time in reflection, evaluation and improvement. For example, she provides children with rich learning experiences in well-planned, exciting play areas. She diligently updates key training in areas such as first aid and child protection and knows how to respond if she has any concerns. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder continues to improve the quality of her practice with ideas from her professional body and local network. She also recognises that she could aspire to higher levels of knowledge and skill to raise outcomes for children more consistently.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She observes their interests and achievements very carefully, plays alongside them and skilfully introduces them to new concepts. For example, she sustains children's enthusiasm for cutting toy fruit and vegetables in half and in so doing repeatedly models vocabulary for 'half', 'two halves' and 'one whole'. Children laugh, tease and thoroughly enjoy playing with the childminder. They quickly learn that two halves make a whole, regardless of the item they are cutting. Over time, children of all ages develop a very secure basis for all future mathematical development and their imaginative play is creative.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder prepares meticulously to meet the needs of children with allergies and medical conditions. She provides highly consistent care, quickly reassures parents and, in their words, is 'amazing' at settling their children into the setting. Children develop extremely secure emotional attachments with her and each other. The childminder works exceptionally well with parents to support children with ongoing illnesses. She is especially talented in developing children's skills in listening and speaking. Children rapidly gain the self-confidence they need to open conversations with people and make new friends. They can talk about their ideas and feelings with great maturity and insight.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children make good levels of progress in their learning. Where gaps in children's knowledge are identified, they are addressed before children start school and in partnership with parents and any other carers. Children learn to link sounds with letters, begin to develop their own rhymes and write their name independently. They play thoughtfully and kindly with others and adapt their behaviour to cooperate during joint activities. Children listen attentively to each other, to stories and to safety warnings. They thoroughly enjoy a wide range of physical exercise and become increasingly skilled and independent at dressing and fastening their own clothes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY305997 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10068790 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 7 May 2013

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005. She works from 7.30am to 5.30pm each weekday, for most of the year.

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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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