Childminder, Out-of school day care in Wokingham

Inspection date 6 March 2019 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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This provision is good

n Children have close relationships with the childminder. They are happy and enjoy their time in her care. This helps them to develop high levels of emotional security. n Children behave very well. They take turns and share well, for example, when playing with popular resources. The childminder provides lots of praise and encouragement to help them develop their self-confidence successfully. n The childminder provides a range of activities that support children's development effectively in all areas of learning. She provides regular opportunities for outdoor play to promote children's good health and well-being. n Children make particularly good progress in their communication and language development. The childminder introduces new words to help extend their vocabulary effectively. n The childminder provides a welcoming and child-friendly environment. She encourages children to choose the resources they wish to play with. This helps to support their

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This provision is good

independence well. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares information with parents regularly about their children's development. She provides suggestions about how they can support their child's learning at home. This helps to promote consistency in children's learning and care. n Occasionally, the childminder does not match activities precisely to children's next steps, to help them make as much progress as possible. n The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to learn about differences and similarities between themselves and others during play activities.

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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 use information from assessments to plan even more precisely for the next steps in children's learning and help them achieve at the highest level n enhance opportunities for children to further develop their understanding of the wider world, such as the differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback provided. n The inspector sampled documentation, including the safeguarding policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows what to do if she has any concerns. She checks her premises regularly to help minimise any risks to children's safety. The childminder attends training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she has attended refresher training about improving children's learning through play. She has made positive changes to the way she uses some of the resources, such as the play kitchen, to support children's learning as a result. She evaluates the quality of her provision regularly to make ongoing improvements, taking account of any feedback from parents. The childminder monitors children's progress regularly. This helps her to identify and take action to close any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder obtains information from parents about what children already know when they start. This helps her to plan activities from the beginning that meet their individual interests and needs. Children confidently explore the environment and choose activities that they enjoy independently. Children demonstrate this when they find the ride-on train and take turns to be the driver and passenger. This helps to promote their physical development and social skills well. The childminder knows children well and provides them with sensitive support to help them make good progress in their learning. For example, she assists them with gentle encouragement to help them complete puzzles. She has a good understanding of when to let children guide their own play and when to provide them with extra support to extend their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers flexible settling-in arrangements to help children feel settled and emotionally secure in her care when they start. She forms close relationships with children. This becomes evident when a child comes to her for a hug and reassurance after a small bump, and is soon happy to go back to the activities. The childminder teaches children about good manners. This is illustrated when she models saying 'thank you for helping' as they assist her to put away the toys. She works in effective partnership with parents to provide children with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks that meet their dietary requirements. She encourages children to eat with a small fork, and to help themselves to regular drinks of water. This contributes well to children's independence and understanding of good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are keen to try new experiences. For example, they become very excited to see what the childminder has drawn on a very large roll of paper during an activity about shapes. Children socialise with others at toddler groups and experience a wider range of activities, such as investigating the natural world on outings in the locality. They develop an understanding of how things work, for example, when they play with interactive toys. They listen and follow instructions well. They are well prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542856 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10091581 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 9 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 2017 and lives in Finchampstead, near Wokingham, Berkshire. She operates during term time from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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