Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date 29 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 shows a superb commitment to her own professional development through a wide range of activities, such as online research, reading and short courses. She identifies her own training needs, continually evaluates the progress children make and implements ways to improve outcomes further. n The childminder's monitoring clearly illustrates the good rates of progress children are making across all areas of their development. For instance, toddlers wary of climbing and meeting others soon move confidently over apparatus during gymnastic sessions and initiate conversations with new friends. n Children are motivated, keen to investigate on their own and quick to adapt their play with friends. For example, they learn to play cooperatively, share and agree, 'It's your turn next.' They share small-world characters and begin to create stories together. n Outcomes for children are well documented and consistently good. For example,

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The provision is good

children gain confidence in moving around different environments, safely negotiating space, friends and equipment. They handle small tools, such as pens, with precision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasion, the childminder does not promptly establish an agreed approach to meeting children's individual care needs with their parents. n The childminder does not take full advantage of everyday opportunities to challenge children to solve problems or to plan and review how well an approach worked.

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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 strategies for working in partnership with parents to help children make quicker progress towards key milestones n challenge children to think more about what they are doing, to help them to solve problems and extend their learning to an even higher level.

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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 children's well-being, learning and development.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has made a very good start at her business. She is highly accountable for all areas of her practice and uses her local professional network and advisers well to help her remain up to date with new guidance. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to act appropriately if she has child protection concerns. She is alert to potential risks to children when they are exploring the world around them. For example, children learn ways to keep themselves safe from harm as they discover new play areas and go on exciting outings. The childminder makes excellent use of self- evaluation to target areas for improvement and enhance her already very good practice. For example, she works closely with early years colleagues in other settings to broaden her knowledge and teaching skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate baseline and ongoing assessments of children's progress. She shares well-judged next steps for their learning with their parents and any other settings the children attend. Children thoroughly enjoy playing games and the childminder challenges their imaginations through pretend play. For example, they pretend to be shopkeepers who welcome new customers, find them specific vegetables, scan their shopping and count out their change. Children begin to sort and count items, and they become more observant about the world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's gentle, patient and attentive approach quickly puts children at their ease and they form very secure emotional attachments with her and with each other. She skilfully talks through possible plans and choices with young children, giving them time to manage their feelings and gain confidence in making decisions as they play. For example, children choose to play indoors or outdoors, and agree which is their favourite park to visit next. The childminder is a good role model who establishes clear rules and boundaries for children's behaviour. Children respect these and tell new friends 'not to bounce on the sofa, because you might fall off and bang your head'.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Toddlers quickly gain confidence in mixing socially and take part in new activities. Children draw on their rich learning experiences and discussions with the childminder. They have plenty to talk about and the confidence to retell events to other children and adults. Children know that their views are valued and they learn to share their ideas, toys, time and attention with each other. Older children are emotionally, socially and academically well prepared for school. They develop secure foundation skills for all future mathematics, literacy and investigation of the world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536661 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10057173 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 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She works from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, for most of the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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Registers

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