Childminder in West Berkshire

Inspection date 2 April 2019 Previous inspection date 8 March 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 The childminder offers a good range of activities and play opportunities that successfully promote children's learning and development. n The childminder makes use of a wide range of resources and training to support her to develop her teaching skills. For example, she researches new activities and watches webinars, helping her plan messy play and mark-making opportunities for children. n Children enjoy a lot of fresh air and exercise. They develop their physical skills effectively, such as when they climb on equipment at the park and walk the family dogs. n Parents report that they value the support and guidance offered by the childminder. She is flexible to their changing needs and communicates with them well about the good progress their children are making. n The childminder develops her knowledge about meeting legal requirements, such as when she attends training with her local authority. She understands her responsibility

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This provision is good

to ensure all people at her setting are suitable and updates her first-aid qualification when required. n The childminder assesses risks in the environment and makes sure children's safety and well-being is central to all her plans. Children learn road safety skills and how to stay safe by streams in the woods. n Children receive limited opportunities to explore activities and resources that help them to understand and operate technology. n The childminder does not provide children with many opportunities to learn about the differences between themselves and others in society, particularly with regards to cultural diversity.

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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 provide more opportunities for children to learn about technology, to extend their learning about the world they live in further n develop opportunities and resources further to teach children about the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector and the childminder evaluated a planned activity together. n The inspector assessed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe. n The inspector observed children's activities indoors and outdoors, including snack time. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she evaluates her practice. 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 refreshes her safeguarding knowledge regularly. She confidently explains the many ways children could be at risk of harm. The childminder is familiar with local reporting procedures, should she have concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. Following her previous inspection the childminder has developed her teaching skills and improved systems to track children's progress. The childminder evaluates how well her setting is meeting the needs of children and families. Parents contribute to this process and enjoy regular feedback and photographs about the learning and development opportunities their children enjoy. The childminder networks with colleagues and shares ideas for new activities and experiences with them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a range of activities following children's interests. For instance, they recently went on a special trail around the woods to find 'Gruffalos'. This helps develop children's enthusiasm to learn and introduces them to the natural world. Children enjoy plenty of messy play opportunities, where they explore media, such as foam, water and shredded paper. The childminder introduces tools, such as tweezers, to help children develop the small muscles in their hands as they play. Children enjoy regular story time where they discuss books and develop a love for literacy. This effectively contributes to their speech development and listening skills. Younger children join in these sessions and enjoy lots of affection and reassurance as they babble and point to pictures. The childminder plans opportunities for younger children to develop their physical skills and form close friendships with their peers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder praises children for all their achievements and effectively raises their self-esteem. Children are confident sharing their thoughts and feel safe in the childminder's homely environment. Young children learn how to use knives to spread their butter and 'have a go' at getting themselves dressed for outdoor play. They develop good personal hygiene skills and show an understanding of when it is important to wash hands. The childminder plans activities which teach children about growing vegetables, hoping this will encourage healthier lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good independence skills and they manage their own personal needs well. Children learn to count and recognise numbers, such as when they plant seeds and find items buried in 'gloop'. Children learn to recognise that print carries meaning. For instance, they match words to pictures and register themselves each day. Children develop a wide range of skills, which will support their future learning, and they have lots of fun.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479840 Local authority West Berkshire Inspection number 10076183 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 0 - 2 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 8 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014. She provides care in Pangbourne, Reading. The childminder operates her service all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except 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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