Childminder in West Berkshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has completed recent safeguarding training and understands her responsibilities to protect children. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that may raise a concern about a child's safety, and the local procedures to follow to report her concerns. n The childminder takes steps to enhance her professional development and improve her practice. For example, she attends training and establishes links with local childminders to share ideas and keep up to date with new developments. n The childminder understands how to support children's health and well-being. She explains how she provides children with regular opportunities to enjoy fresh air and how she talks to them about the importance of healthy meals and exercise. n The childminder has high expectations regarding children's behaviour. She explains how she helps children to develop positive relationships and describes how she gives children time and opportunity to talk about their experiences and

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This provision meets requirements

feelings. n The childminder understands the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals. She is aware of the value of sharing information to support a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder explains how she uses her observations of children to identify what they need to learn next. She describes how she creates stimulating learning opportunities, indoors and outdoors, to support children to make good progress across all areas of learning.

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This provision meets requirements

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 EY560521 Local authority West Berkshire Inspection number 10190807 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 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 2018 and she lives in Calcot, Reading. She operates between Mondays to Fridays, from 8am to 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder has a relevant qualification in childcare.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n A tour of the premises used for the purpose of childminding was undertaken by the inspector and childminder. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household and the childminder's qualification certificates. n The inspector checked the childminder's knowledge on how to safeguard children, including the procedures she would follow if she had concerns.

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Inspection activities

20 September 2021 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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20 September 2021 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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