Childminder in West Berkshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of her role. She knows her responsibilities to safeguard children and has completed training to secure her knowledge in all matters of safeguarding, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance. She knows how to protect the children in her care and the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. n The childminder understands the need to adhere to her policies, procedures and risk assessments. She is able to demonstrate how she would use these to help her promote children's health, safety and well-being. She holds a current paediatric first-aid training qualification. n Systems to evaluate the quality of practice are secure. These include assessments for training and links to update knowledge of any changes in legislation. The childminder values feedback from parents and children. For example, she has questionnaires to seek their views. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and

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development requirements, including the assessment for children aged two. She knows the importance of making assessments of children's starting points and planning well for children to help them receive the best possible start to their early education. She provides a broad range of toys and resources which offer children stimulating and exciting experiences that encourage them to be motivated to play and learn. n The childminder understands the importance of establishing effective partnerships with parents and other professionals involved in children's care and learning. n A high focus is placed on developing skills and knowledge further. For example, the childminder completes regular research and training to support her ongoing improvement. n The childminder is aware of the importance of promoting children's personal development. She knows how to promote healthy lifestyles, for example by offering children regular outdoor play and learning. She knows the importance of

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instilling in children an awareness of British values, including respect and tolerance, and helping children to develop an appreciation of diversity and having respect for others. n The childminder has high expectations for children's positive behaviour and attitude to learning. She demonstrates her understanding of being a good role model to children, to help them develop an awareness of their feelings and behaviour and a sense of right and wrong.

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This provision meets requirements

13 November 2019 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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551744 Local authority West Berkshire Inspection number 10126998 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 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Newbury, Berkshire. The childminder works Monday to Friday throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the home to be used for childminding, and the toys and resources available. n Relevant documentation was sampled by the inspector. n The inspector spoke with the childminder to assess her understanding of the learning and development requirements and how she will plan for children and work with parents. n Discussions took place to ascertain the childminder's knowledge of how to safeguard children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she updates her skills and knowledge.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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13 November 2019 13 November 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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