Childminder EY405974

Inspection date 29 October 2018 Previous inspection date 22 November 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 fosters children's communication skills effectively. She talks clearly to them and introduces new words, such as 'rolling' and 'squidgy', to help increase their vocabulary. n Children's behaviour is good. They show high levels of self-confidence and an understanding of what is right and wrong. n The childminder completes online training and research to help keep her knowledge and skills up to date and develop the quality of her provision. n Children confidently develop skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. They are curious, inquisitive and keen to explore. n The childminder works closely with parents to help children settle and become confident and self-assured. Parents have daily discussions with the childminder to help ensure the children's emotional and care needs are met.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not provide an environment that helps all children to sustain their concentration during activities and benefit from uninterrupted play. n Sometimes, the childminder does not make the best of opportunities to build on the ways younger children enjoy creative and sensory experiences. n Staff do not help toddlers to learn the importance of washing their hands before mealtimes.

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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 enhance the opportunities to support children more effectively to sustain their concentration during activities n enrich the opportunities for younger children to be creative and enjoy sensory play n implement effective procedures to help younger children learn about good hygiene routines.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children and considered the impact on their learning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she monitors children's progress and shares this information with parents. n The inspector reviewed the safeguarding policy and discussed the reporting procedures relating to children safety and welfare with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children. n The inspector conducted a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and discussed the findings with her.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has undertaken relevant safeguarding training to help her to recognise the signs that may indicate a child is at risk. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's well- being. Careful monitoring and reviews of children's progress ensure that the childminder quickly identifies any gaps, delays or strengths in children's development. This enables her to successfully plan for their next steps in learning and provide targeted support for those children who need it. She works effectively with parents. She regularly seeks their views to help her make continuous improvements in raising children's outcomes, and shares information about children's development. This shared approach helps parents to feel involved in their children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children and uses their individual interests to support their learning and development effectively. For example, she uses their interest in technology to help extend their mathematical skills, such as counting how many items they can see and identifying different shapes and colours on the screen. Children have good opportunities to be physically active. For instance, they use musical play mats and delight in running and jumping up and down to create different sounds. As they play, the childminder names the different instruments, the sounds they make and demonstrates to children how they can move their bodies in a variety of ways to create different sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a strong focus on children's safety. Children learn how to behave safely. For example, they practise fire evacuation drills and learn how to keep themselves safe, such as when using apparatus. Children form strong bonds with the childminder, who knows them very well. She acts as a good role model, offering children gentle guidance and praise. She sets clear boundaries and gives children lots of praise, helping them to feel good about themselves and their achievements. She encourages children to share, take turns and be kind and helpful to others and to respect and value their similarities and differences. Children have good opportunities for fresh air and regular exercise in the childminder's garden and through visits to local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their individual starting points. They choose what they want to play with and are happy and settled. They demonstrate friendly behaviour and have good relationships with other children. Young children have a good understanding about the world in which they live. For example, they look at photographs of themselves and their friends and point out the people who are familiar to them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405974 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10079534 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 22 November 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Wokingham, Berkshire. She operates for most of the year from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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