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

p.1

The provision is good

Children play cooperatively with each other and form close friendships in the childminder's homely environment. The childminder and older children show lots of affection to younger children. This reassures them and helps them feel settled and safe as they explore the environment with confidence.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder plans lots of experiences which support children to develop an understanding of the world around them. For example, children enjoy searching for their favourite book characters in local woodland and grow vegetables in the childminder's garden. These experiences help them get heart-raising exercise. They learn which activities and food contribute to healthy lifestyles and how their food grows.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder knows children well and has high expectations of what each child can achieve. Children benefit from carefully planned activities which follow their interests. These help them develop a wide range of skills they will need for future learning. For example, children develop a good understanding of early mathematical language as they count reindeer and discuss the size of dough while they bake. Children are fully engaged in activities and discuss how they will share the gifts they make with their families. All children behave well and show enthusiasm while they play and learn.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder shows a good understanding of how to plan a varied curriculum with a wide range of experiences which motivate children to learn. She has recently developed her knowledge about how individual children learn best. Following this, she has identified new activities, such as putting items in boxes and lining items up, which follow the interests of different children. n Older children show good levels of independence and see to their own personal care needs effectively. For example, they dress in coats and hats to be ready for community activities and wash their hands independently for lunch. Younger children learn to feed themselves with a spoon. Children discuss why it is important to wash their hands while preparing food for others. They tell the childminder 'coughs and sneezes spread diseases' and happily clean their hands during tasks. This contributes to how children gain a good understanding about

p.2

need to do better?

hygiene and keeping themselves healthy. n The childminder is warm and caring. She introduces lots of discussions as children play, such as recalling a recent trip while looking at photos. However, at times she asks many questions and does not leave quite enough time for children to think through their answers and respond. n The childminder teaches children about managing small risks successfully

p.2

need to do better?

10 December 2019 throughout activities. For instance, they learn how to use the pedestrian crossing, discussing red is for stop and green is for go. They look each way and learn to hold onto the pushchair when crossing the road. Children enjoy feeding the ducks and learn how to keep themselves safe by the water. The childminder offers timely reminders to not climb on furniture. Children respond to her in a positive manner while she encourages them to consider why this activity may cause an injury. n The childminder has implemented an effective programme to teach children how to discuss their emotions. Each day, children select different faces for their chart and discuss how they are feeling. The childminder encourages children to consider how their friends are feeling too, which supports a caring and respectful culture in the childminder's home. n Younger children have a good range of toys to learn about technology. For

p.2

need to do better?

example, children use torches to look at shapes and see their shadows. However, programmes to teach older children about technology are less well developed. n Children enjoy regular story, song and dance times with the childminder. These activities support them to build their vocabulary, creativity and a love for books. Older children learn letters and sounds they represent, they proudly sound out all the letters of their name. The childminder offers lots of praise for these achievements, which raises children's confidence as they play and learn. n Parents speak highly about the childminder's service. They identify that she teaches children very good manners and encourages children to develop their independence. Parents report the childminder is always there to talk to when they have any worries or concerns and offers helpful advice.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder regularly refreshes her knowledge about the many ways children could be at risk of harm. For example, she completes online training courses, shares information with her network of childminders and receives weekly updates from her local authority. She clearly explains how she would report any concerns about a child's welfare, including what she would do if she suspected a family was being drawn into extremist views. The childminder ensures that children are monitored closely when using the internet or any technology in her setting, to help keep them safe online.

p.3

should:

n give children more time to answer questions and discuss their thoughts, to support them to develop their communication skills even further

p.3

should:

10 December 2019 n create more opportunities for older children to learn about technology, to help them learn how to retrieve information and complete simple programs.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 506122 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10066980 Type of provision Childminder

p.5

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 25 February 2016

p.5

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Woosehill, in Wokingham, Berkshire. She operates weekdays, from 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year.

p.5

Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and the impact this has on children's learning indoors and on a short outing. n The inspector took into account written feedback from parents. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated a planned activity together. n The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including children's progress checks, the childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification and suitability checks. n The inspector assessed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe.

p.5

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

10 December 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6