King, Elena

Inspection date 21 June 2019 Previous inspection date 7 December 2015

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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 makes accurate assessments of children's learning and regularly shares these with parents. She closely monitors children's progress and identifies gaps in their development to support their good progress. n The childminder regularly shares good practice with other childminders. She obtains the views of others, such as parents, and uses their ideas to make improvements that benefit all children. n The childminder is very responsive to children's individual needs and provides a welcoming and friendly play and learning environment. Children quickly become familiar with their surroundings and build positive relationships with the childminder and their peers. n Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's home. They make good use of the environment to develop their small- and large-muscle skills, such as twisting nuts and bolts and creating small constructions. n The childminder implements a range of policies and procedures which help her to

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This provision is good

promote children's safety and well-being. She completes daily checks to identify and remove any potential hazards at her home and on outings. n On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to extend and develop children's understanding of mathematical language in their play. n The childminder does not provide children with all opportunities to share their home languages, to further support their learning.

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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 develop further opportunities to challenge children's mathematical development during their play n increase opportunities for children to share their home languages, to further support their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector toured the premises and reviewed the resources with the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder and children during their activities and discussed her observations with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates her child protection knowledge. She knows the procedure to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare, including protecting children from extreme views. The childminder consistently reflects on the care and learning needs of all children and updates her skills to improve outcomes for children. She shares her new knowledge with parents to further support them with their children's learning at home. The good links with other professionals help to build a collaborative approach to build on children's development and individual welfare needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Partnerships with parents are effective. Successful strategies enable parents to be involved in their children's learning. Feedback from parents is positive and they comment how happy they are about the good progress their children are making. The childminder places a strong focus on increasing children's listening and attention skills. For example, children are encouraged to work as a team to connect the train track together. They show good imagination and high levels of patience. Children have many opportunities to develop their early writing skills. For example, they enjoy painting activities and talk about the marks they make. The childminder follows children's interests, repeats words clearly and skilfully asks questions to engage them in discussion. This helps to promote their conversational skills. Children are curious learners. They are keen to initiate their own games, such as rolling cars down angled car tracks, and are very proud of their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's independence is developing well. For example, they tidy away toys and wash their hands with little prompting. The childminder praises the children for a job well done, which helps to build on their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder promotes children's good health effectively. For example, she provides nutritious home- cooked meals and talks to children about what they are eating. The childminder acts as a good role model and helps children to understand expectations and boundaries. She is consistent and sensitive and responds to challenges in children's behaviour with an approach that meets their individual needs. Young children show good manners, and are polite and kind to others. The childminder regularly takes children on outings, for example, to local community gardens. Children enjoy further first-hand experiences, such as travelling on buses to visit open play spaces. This helps them develop a wider

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and make independent choices in their play. They show an interest in musical instruments and explore different sounds. Children of all ages are eager to learn and enjoy playing games together. They quickly learn new words and are confident communicators. Children develop key skills for future learning in readiness for the move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 116997 Local authority Reading Inspection number 10060235 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Reading, Berkshire. She offers care from Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a level 4 childcare qualification.

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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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