Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date 7 November 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 uses her policies, procedures and risk assessments effectively to support children's health, safety and well-being. She warmly helps young children to understand about good hygiene routines, for example, showing them the best way to wash, rinse and dry hands prior to mealtimes. n The childminder knows the children well. She takes time to find out about them through her discussions with parents and initial observations. She plans well for children's learning. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. n Systems to work in partnership with others who share the care of children are well established. Partnerships with parents are positive. Parents state that children thoroughly enjoy attending and that the childminder has effective ways of communicating with them about the quality of children's learning. n Children are engaged well and motivated to play. They have a warm bond with the

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The provision is good

childminder and settle happily. Children behave very well and play contently alongside each other. n The childminder confidently evaluates and reflects on the quality of her provision. She is very keen to improve continually. For example, she has completed an action plan, including updating children's information, using a health-and-safety audit, reviewing menus, updating her safeguarding knowledge and planning improvements for outdoor learning to enhance outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder sometimes does not make the most of opportunities to develop children's interest in mathematics further, for example, their understanding of language relating to position, size and measurement. n Occasionally, the childminder does not extend children's interest in books as well as possible, to promote their literacy awareness further.

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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 increase opportunities for children to hear and use language that supports their mathematical understanding n enhance the ways in which children's literacy skills are developed, promoting further their enjoyment and interest in reading.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during play activities. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her aims for activities and how she monitors the quality of children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she has updated her skills and knowledge. n The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and children's records. n The inspector spoke with children and read written feedback from parents and children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her role. She takes a proactive approach to updating her skills and knowledge. For example, the childminder explains passionately how research and training have given her confidence to plan a broader range of outdoor experiences to enhance children's learning. She adds that training to strengthen her skills in positive behaviour management has helped her to identify 'triggers' and implement and use effective strategies to meet children's needs. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of all safeguarding matters. She knows how to protect children in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has recently reviewed how she plans for children's next steps in learning and monitors their progress. She confidently makes focused observations and accurate assessments of children's development to ensure all children meet their potential. Children's progress is shared regularly with parents, who are encouraged to take an active part in their child's learning. The childminder uses warm interactions to engage children, who are keen to take part in activities and learn. For example, the childminder encourages children's participation effectively using props, such as toy animals and bubbles, as children enjoy singing activities which promote their confidence, language and communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The enthusiastic childminder offers a stimulating and interesting environment for children. Her home is welcoming and inclusive. Babies form a warm bond with her and happily enjoy cuddles and interaction. Younger children understand the expectations of the day. Children learn about diversity. For example, the childminder uses children's interests and an event calendar to plan activities that give children an insight into festivals and celebrations, such as Remembrance Day and the context of the poppy. Young children show respect to each other and an awareness of turn taking, for instance, as they play with different balls, rolling them to each other happily.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children engage well in activities. For example, younger children learn rhymes and develop communication skills through singing. They identify the corresponding animals as they sing 'Old MacDonald had a farm'. Children learn colours and numbers confidently, using both English and their home language. Babies explore with curiosity. They increase their physical skills as they develop a range of movements. Babies play alongside the older children, keenly watching and observing, and they form social skills and relationships with others. They watch in anticipation as they try to catch bubbles that the childminder blows, along with the other children. Children show readiness for the next stages of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY535595 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10057179 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Arborfield, in Reading, Berkshire. She works Monday to Friday, for most weeks 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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Registers

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