Childminder EY254111

Inspection date 24 January 2019 Previous inspection date 12 January 2016

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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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This provision is good

n Parents comment positively on the 'homely' environment the childminder provides and say that children enjoy their time in her care. n The childminder promotes mathematical language well through playful interactions. For example, as children explore dough, the childminder encourages them saying, 'More, lots lots more' as they squash it into the moulds with their fingers. n Children demonstrate consistently good behaviour, showing they feel secure. They follow boundaries and routines well and demonstrate a friendly attitude towards others. n The childminder makes good use of the local library and play groups to help children to socialise and interact with others within their community. This helps to develop children's positive social skills. n The childminder responds to children's explorations with warmth and good humour, supporting children's confidence and self-esteem successfully. For example, the

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This provision is good

childminder and children laugh together when children notice they can make a loud noise with a wooden rolling pin and a plastic pot. n The childminder misses some opportunities to fully promote children's early literacy within the setting. n The childminder does not use self-evaluation fully effectively to help her prioritise her own continuous professional development.

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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 provide further opportunities to help children fully develop their early literacy skills n strengthen self-evaluation to help identify more accurately areas for continuous professional development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector received correspondence from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and evaluated it together. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including qualifications, suitability checks, policies and children's records. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder to provide feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs that a child may be at risk of abuse or neglect. She has a secure understanding of the local authority procedures to follow to safeguard children. Required documentation, including policies and procedures, are in place and reviewed on a regular basis. The childminder is vigilant about any hazards within her environment. She assesses risks effectively to ensure children are safe and secure in her care. The childminder uses early years publications and links with local childminders to help keep her knowledge updated.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve and has a good understanding of individual children's development. She communicates well with parents to support children's next steps in learning. Communication and language is strongly supported through playful interactions. The childminder gives children time to develop their thoughts when responding to questions. She listens carefully to children and responds warmly, showing that she values what they have to say. She narrates everyday interactions to help extend vocabulary and promote learning. For example, during nappy changing, the childminder talked about the frosty weather and the elephants on the changing mat. Young children chatter and repeat key words competently. During the inspection, the childminder sang 'one, two buckle my shoe' as she replaced children's shoes and lifted grinning children to their feet for a joyful embrace.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and attentive to children's needs. She provides a nurturing environment where children form secure attachments and grow in confidence. She supports children well to manage their own self-care needs. For example, she offered encouragement when children showed how skilled they are at feeding and dressing themselves. Children benefit from established setting routines which they know well. For example, after lunch, a child brought the childminder a nappy for a change before nap time. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She reminds children to use good manners and is quick to offer praise when children show consideration towards others. Parents comment positively on how children's behaviour has improved in the childminder's care. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle successfully. She makes regular use of outdoor space in her own garden and within the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

local community, to help children remain physically active.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They maintain focus and persist when challenges occur, showing themselves to be motivated and confident learners. Children express themselves very well for their ages. They are attentive listeners and young children are able to follow complex sentences. Children are acquiring the skills and the emotional confidence they need for the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY254111 Local authority West Berkshire Inspection number 10066592 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 12 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Newbury, Berkshire. She minds children on a part-time basis during school term time.

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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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