Childminder in Reading

Inspection date 1 February 2019 Previous inspection date 9 September 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements. For example, she knows the importance of using and reviewing her policies, procedures and risk assessments to support children's health, safety and well-being. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of all aspects of safeguarding matters. She knows how to protect children in her care. n The childminder holds a paediatric first-aid training certificate and understands the need to review this knowledge and training as required. n Strategies to support how the childminder reviews her practice are established well. This includes reflecting on training and skills and seeking parental feedback. n The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows the importance of planning interesting learning experiences. She understands the importance of planning for children's individual needs and

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assessing their developmental progress. n Practice to promote equality and diversity is embedded well. The childminder knows how to help children understand each other's differences, for example, by celebrating different cultural beliefs. She understands the importance of encouraging children's independence and promoting good social skills, such as sharing and turn-taking, listening to others and using polite table manners.

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There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the home and viewed areas that would be used by children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she has updated her skills and knowledge and how she reflects on the quality of her practice. n The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation. n The inspector spoke with the childminder to assess her knowledge of how to safeguard

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children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her knowledge of the learning and development requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413055 Local authority Reading Inspection number 10060479 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 6 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 9 September 2014

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The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire. The childminder works after the school day Monday to Thursday.

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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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