Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date 28 March 2019 Previous inspection date 7 February 2018

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows the importance of evaluating her practice and enhancing her skills and knowledge. For example, she has taken advice and guidance since her last inspection to improve her provision of care. The childminder now has a much clearer understanding of the learning and development requirements and of how to observe children and plan for their individual needs. n The childminder is aware of the importance of assessing children's starting points and planning well for children's next steps in learning. She understands the need to plan interesting and challenging experiences and knows how to carefully monitor the progress children make. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. For example, she knows the importance of reviewing her risk assessments, policies and procedures, and updating her safeguarding training regularly in order to support children's health, safety and well-being.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to protect children. She understands all aspects of safeguarding matters. She holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate. n Strategies to plan for children's awareness of the needs and differences of others are in place. The childminder has a clear knowledge of planning for children as individuals. She understands the importance of helping children to respect each other. n The childminder understands the importance of providing continuity for children's care and learning. Systems to work with parents and others involved in children's care are well established.

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This provision meets requirements

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 sampled the childminder's documentation. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she has updated her skills and knowledge. n The inspector spoke with the childminder to assess her understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of how to safeguard

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Setting details

Unique reference number 148472 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10084789 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 6 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 7 February 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Woodley, Berkshire. The childminder works from Monday to Thursday during term time from 7.45am until 8.45am and from 3.15pm to 6pm. During school holidays, she works Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 6pm.

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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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