Childminder in Wokingham

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Young children settle well in the childminder's care and form strong bonds with her. They hold their arms out to the childminder and approach her for a reassuring cuddle, knowing that she will respond to their needs. This helps children to feel safe and emotionally secure. The childminder plans her day well to meet young children's individual care routines. For example, she makes sure that they have the opportunity for a good sleep before it is time to go to the school to collect older children.

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The provision is good

Overall, children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder knows them well and has high expectations of each of them. She uses her knowledge of children effectively to provide activities that she knows will interest them and help to develop their skills. As a result, children explore the learning environment energetically. For instance, a child enjoyed pushing the buttons and pulling the levers on one of the colourful electronic toys.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder helps them to learn about the importance of sharing, taking turns and being kind to one another. She has clear expectations for good behaviour that she consistently shares with children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a range of activities that support all children, including those who need additional help, to be ready for the next steps in their learning. She provides plenty of opportunities for young children who are just learning to walk to develop their physical strength and balance. For example, the childminder helped a young child take a few steps while holding onto their hands. She provided the child with lots of praise and encouragement, which gave them the confidence to keep trying. n The childminder promotes young children's communication skills well overall. She talks to them as they play and models new words to broaden their vocabulary. For instance, children watched and listened intently as she clapped her hands while saying 'clap, clap, clap'. However, at times, the childminder does not focus her interactions with children sharply enough to extend their language skills to a higher level.

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need to do better?

n Children have daily opportunities to be outside in the fresh air. They enjoy a range of outings, such as to the local park and shops. This helps them to develop an understanding of the world around them. n Children enjoy activities, such as painting and modelling with dough. However, the childminder does not provide young children with a wide variety of media and materials to explore. This limits their opportunities to develop their own creativity.

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need to do better?

26 November 2019 n The childminder promotes children's independence well. She encourages them to follow their own interests as they play. The childminder has recently made changes to her environment that enable children to self-select toys from the wide range available. For example, children readily explore the toys stored in the easily accessible, low-level drawers. n The childminder follows good hygiene practices to minimise the spread of germs. She changes children's nappies appropriately and ensures that they clean their hands before and after eating. Consequently, children are beginning to understand the impact that good hygiene has on their health and well-being. The childminder helps young children to learn important self-care skills, such as how to feed themselves. n Parents are kept fully informed about their children's care and learning. This helps to promote continuity in children's care between the setting and home.

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need to do better?

Feedback from parents shows that they are very satisfied with the service provided by the childminder. They say that their children really enjoy the time they spend with her. The childminder seeks parents' views about the quality of her provision and uses this information effectively to help her to reflect on any areas for further improvement. n The childminder undertakes regular training to support her professional development. For instance, recent training has made her feel more confident in managing children's behaviour.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding up to date. For example, she has completed training related to wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty. She has a clear understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and what to do if she has concerns. The childminder supervises children carefully at all times to help keep them safe as they play. She conducts regular risk assessments of her home and for all outings that she takes children on, to minimise any hazards.

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should:

n focus interactions with young children more sharply on enhancing their language skills n provide more opportunities for young children to explore a wide range of media and materials to help them develop their own creativity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331797 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10066982 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 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 14 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Woodley, Reading. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector had a discussion about how the environment and activities are organised to meet children's individual needs. n Written feedback from parents was viewed and taken account of. n The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions with children and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n A sample of documentation was viewed, including the childminder's first-aid certificate and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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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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Inspection activities

26 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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