Childminder in West Berkshire

Inspection date 12 March 2019 Previous inspection date 27 June 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 Children are happy and confident as they play in the childminder's welcoming environment. They settle quickly and form close bonds with the childminder, who offers lots of reassurance and affection. n The childminder works well with parents and other settings children attend, providing a united approach to children's learning and development. Parents value the childminder's support with developing their children's communication skills and being flexible with their ever-changing childcare needs. n Children enjoy many opportunities to help them learn about the world around them. For example, they enjoy regular trips to a living rain forest and learn about different natural environments. n The childminder supports children to learn skills they will need for future learning and school. For example, they develop their vocabulary and listening skills during trips to the local library rhyme-time sessions.

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This provision is good

n The childminder ensures children's safety and well-being are central to all her plans. She teaches children to stay safe in emergencies and effectively considers any risks in the environment. n All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder obtains detailed information from parents when their children first start, to help her plan for their future learning and development effectively. n At times the childminder does not optimise learning and encourage children to count, recognise shapes and discuss size, to further develop their mathematical skills. n Although the childminder plans enjoyable activities that motivate children to learn, she does not link them as well as she could to children's individual next steps in learning, to help them make the best possible progress.

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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 extend children's learning about early mathematics to enhance their understanding of counting, size and shapes n consider children's next steps when planning activities to further enhance their already good progress in their learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector assessed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and invited her to evaluate an activity. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process. n The inspector reviewed written communication from parents. n The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's training records, children's progress records and policies.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder uses a variety of resources to keep her knowledge up to date about the many ways children could be at risk of harm. She ensures the suitability of all members of her household and confidently describes local reporting procedures if she has concerns about the welfare of children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder evaluates her service well. She has implemented more robust systems to assess children's progress since her last inspection, and enhanced how she gathers information from parents when children first start. The childminder researches new opportunities for children to explore the natural environment and develop their creative skills. For example, she recently introduced new media and materials for children to mix colours and develop their interest in mark making further. The childminder networks with other childminders to develop her knowledge, share resources and share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder communicates well with children, encouraging them to discuss their role play and explore their ideas effectively. Children have lots of opportunities to socialise with wider groups of children at playgroups, soft-play areas and the library. They learn about the different festivals people celebrate, such as Diwali, while making lamps and creating patterns with coloured rice. Children develop their physical skills well, such as when they mix ingredients and use cutters to bake gifts for their friends and families. Children are fascinated to learn about life cycles in the natural world. The childminder has a live link to a bird box where children love to watch sparrows tend to their young in the spring. The childminder uses technology to help children develop their interest further, such as learning about the life cycle of tadpoles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about keeping themselves safe, such as when they use the pedestrian crossing and feed ducks in the park by the water. They are supported to develop good hygiene skills before mealtimes and they learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder ensures children get plenty of exercise and they grow their own fruit and vegetables. Children are supported to develop good manners and be considerate of one another. The childminder praises children's efforts and celebrates their achievements, such as when they communicate their personal care needs and attempt to help with tasks. Children develop high levels of self-esteem and behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident to express their views and make choices in their play. They particularly enjoy their community-based activities, which support them to make friendships and explore lots of creative resources. Younger children show good coordination skills, such as when they confidently clip a baby doll into a pushchair and go for a walk. Older children in receipt of funding are supported to develop their communication and language skills effectively. Children make good progress from their starting points and gain the skills they will need for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY250710 Local authority West Berkshire Inspection number 10066591 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 27 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Burghfield Common, near Reading in Berkshire. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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