Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date 12 November 2018 Previous inspection date 12 November 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 observes children closely, monitors their progress and gets to know them well. She plans a good range of activities based on children's interests. For example, they use toy cars and name the colours and sizes, and count how many cars they have. n Behaviour is very good. Children show high levels of self-confidence and have a good understanding of what is right and wrong. Children show high levels of respect, tolerance for others and interact with other children in a positive way. n The childminder provides parents with good opportunities to be involved in their children's learning. The childminder works well with them and meets the children's care needs effectively. She keeps parents well informed of what the children have been doing and the progress children make. n Children are having fun as they learn and delight in joining in with activities. They develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, including the move on

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The provision is good

to school. For example, they confidently complete simple tasks and have a clear understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently plan adult-led activities precisely enough, to help all children to become fully engaged. n Ongoing professional development opportunities are not as good as they could be, to help the childminder keep her knowledge and skills fully up to date.

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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 review the planning of adult-led activities to target the learning, and better support the learning needs of the younger children n make full use of professional development opportunities to aim at raising the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector reviewed children's development records, a selection of the childminder's policies, children's records and evidence of suitability. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children, and considered the impact on their learning. n The inspector considered the comments from parents and took their views into account. n The inspector asked the childminder to evaluate the learning that was taking place.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date and is aware of her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe. Accurate assessments on children's development allow her to identify if children need additional support and recognise strengths in children's progress. Links with other providers are good. The childminder regularly exchanges information with them about children's achievements, which helps to foster a shared approach to learning and care successfully. The childminder effectively evaluates her service. She gains children's and parents' views to determine what works well and what changes to make to her practice. Since her last inspection, she has developed the learning environment to support children's early reading skills. For instance, she has labelled toy boxes and added written materials, such as posters, so that children have more opportunities to see a greater variety of print in

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children develop. She uses this to provide challenges that motivate children to learn. For example, she supports children's emerging understanding of letters to help them to recognise words beginning with difference sounds and older children join the sounds together to make simple words. She successfully uses story sessions to encourage children to join in and predict what might happen next. Children eagerly engage in activities to develop their understanding of the world. For instance, they discuss different types of weather and children recognise that although it is sunny the temperature outside is cold. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills well. For example, she provides activities to help children recognise numerals. Children show a good understanding of simple addition and subtraction.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong attachments to the childminder, who knows their specific routines well. She places a strong focus on children's safety and helps them to learn how to keep themselves safe. For instance, when children begin to play catch with a toy indoors and throw the toy upwards, the childminder asks them to consider why it is not safe to throw things indoors. Children recognise that the toy could hit the lights or hit them on the head. The childminder encourages children to be self-sufficient. She provides resources for children to access, and older children complete routine tasks, such as dressing for outdoor play and using the toilet independently. Children benefit from regular exercise in the well-resourced garden and local parks. They develop good balance and coordination. For example, when using challenging climbing apparatus at the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They have a good understanding of behavioural expectations and learn to respect others. They demonstrate confidence in speaking and listening. They show a good level of understanding of position and distance. For instance, they know that an aeroplane they see in the sky is large, despite it appearing small at as it is far away.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429326 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10066969 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 12 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Charvil, Berkshire. She operates for most of the year from 7.20am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for four-year-old children.

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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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