Childminder 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 The childminder provides a welcoming and nurturing environment. Effective settling-in procedures enable her to find out about children's individual needs prior to starting. n Children make good progress. The childminder monitors their learning well. She uses her assessments to help identify any gaps in children's development and implement plans to support them to catch up quickly. n The childminder has a good understanding of the way children learn. She monitors their development regularly. This helps her to identify what they already know and can do and plan for their next steps. n The childminder is skilled in helping children to gain good communication and language skills. For instance, she models good conversational skills, introduces new vocabulary and provides commentary as they play. Children repeat familiar words in response to the childminder's warm interactions. n The childminder does not consistently plan adult-led activities, so that the youngest

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This provision is good

children are fully engaged. n The childminder has not explored a variety of ways to effectively involve parents in the evaluation of the provision to help her to continuously drive for improvement.

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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 better support the learning needs of the younger children n develop ways to encourage parents to contribute to the self-evaluation to help drive improvements further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder and discussed children's development. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children and how she monitors their learning and development. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children and considered the impact on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Overall, the childminder reflects well on her provision. Since registering, she has improved the way she assesses and plans for children's learning, such as providing activities based on their interests. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. She completes regular training and knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child. She makes good use of training opportunities and shares ideas for activities with other professionals to help strengthen her teaching skills. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder gathers information about children's prior learning from parents to help her to support children's care and learning needs from the outset.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's early reading and writing skills successfully. For example, children enjoy listening to stories and have access to writing resources so that they can draw and record their thoughts and ideas during play. Young children have good opportunities to learn about the world in which they live, for example, when they explore natural resources, including wood, metal and fruits. As she interacts with children, the childminder encourages them to learn about their body parts. For example, as she changes babies' nappies she points to their eyes, ears and nose. Babies giggle in response to these positive experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very kind and caring. She gives children lots of praise during activities to help them to feel good about themselves and develop self-confidence. She supports their emotional well-being successfully. For example, children have settling-in sessions and are encouraged to bring familiar items from home, including photographs of their parents, to help them to settle. Children behave well. The childminder acts as a good role model and teaches them to understand rules and boundaries. For example, when children become a little too loud, she explains in a calm way that it is not acceptable and suggests alternative ways to behave. The childminder is committed in her approach to helping children have a healthy lifestyle. She provides nutritious meals and snacks and children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise, such as when they visit parks and play in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children successfully develop the skills that will help them in the future, including the eventual move to school. For example, they demonstrate independence as they follow instructions and complete simple tasks, such as tidying toys after play. Older children show good skills in speaking and listening and follow good hygiene routines. Babies walk with confidence and use words and gestures to communicate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541251 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10090173 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 - 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Crowthorne, Berkshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday throughout the year, between 8am and 6pm.

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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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