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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children develop warm bonds with the childminder. This helps children to explore, play and learn with confidence. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some children start with the childminder having had few opportunities to interact with other children or spend time away from home. They receive sensitive and effective support from the childminder to build their confidence in this regard.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They listen to the clear instructions from the childminder and cooperate well with routines. Children are learning well about acceptable behaviour. For example, they ask before jumping on cushions indoors. Children are polite and welcoming to visitors.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a curriculum that is well planned and delivered effectively. Children have ample opportunities to hold conversations with the childminder and to listen to, and talk about, stories. This has a positive impact on children's language development. Children show that they are confident communicators who have the vocabulary to make their needs and opinions known. They become increasingly independent in making choices and in doing things for themselves. Children benefit from a learning environment that is interesting and which enables them to find the toys and resources they want. They also have plenty of time to practise important skills, such as how to put on their shoes and coats.

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need to do better?

n The childminder helps children to manage their self-care. She works effectively with parents to identify any specific skills or knowledge children need to be fully independent in this regard. She offers sensitive support, for example when children are ready to move from using a potty to the toilet. n The childminder makes good use of spontaneous learning opportunities. She skilfully builds on children's interests to develop their knowledge and understanding. This was illustrated when children wanted to play with toy dinosaurs. The childminder worked with them to find pictures of the dinosaurs in books to find out their names and features. This added to children's knowledge and also showed them that books are a useful source of information. n The childminder sequences children's learning well. She plans how she will teach skills in manageable steps. For example, when teaching children how to use knives safely, she starts with soft dough and blunt knives. On the day of the

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inspection, children carefully used knives to cut soft fruit and thoroughly enjoyed eating these fruits for their snack. n The childminder regularly assesses children's progress. She uses these assessments to plan well for children's next steps in their learning. However, she sometimes misses opportunities for more informal and frequent assessments of

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2 March 2022 what children know. For example, when children try out new words or the childminder introduces new vocabulary, she does not always check that children have an accurate understanding of the words they are using or hearing. n Children show that they are inquisitive and curious learners. They focus well on their self-chosen play because they find the resources interesting and the childminder sets them enjoyable challenges. For example, children enjoy building long train tracks, weaving in and out of chair legs. They carefully work out which pieces fit with which and show pride in what they manage to create. n Children have daily opportunities for physically active play, including on days when the weather impacts on the amount of time they can spend outside. For example, children enjoy moving around the childminder's home on treasure hunts and jumping about energetically. The childminder's commitment to

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children being physically active has a positive impact on their good health and helps them develop a positive view of the benefits of an active lifestyle. n The childminder builds friendly relationships with staff at pre-schools that the children also attend. She uses these effectively to provide continuity of care for children. However, she has not built further on these partnerships to ensure a two-way flow of information about children's learning, to enhance her understanding of children's progress further still. n The childminder shows a strong commitment to her own professional development. She seeks out training opportunities to build on her understanding of how children learn and her role in supporting learning. She reflects well on what she learns and uses her enhanced understanding to deliver good-quality teaching.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an accurate understanding of the signs that a child may be at risk of harm or neglect. She knows how to report any such concerns and the importance of doing so promptly, to keep children safe. The childminder has a suitable understanding of a wide range of safeguarding issues, including the risks to children of being exposed to extreme views or being drawn into gang cultures. The childminder ensures that her home is safe and secure. She minimises risks and supervises children closely at all times.

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should:

n make better use of spontaneous opportunities to check what children know and have learned, to build an even more accurate picture of children's knowledge and progress n share more information about children's learning with staff at other settings the

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should:

2 March 2022 children also attend, to enable a more consistent approach to supporting children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2539658 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10215323 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 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Spencers Wood, Reading, Berkshire. The childminder provides care for children from 8am to 5pm, Tuesday to Friday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intention for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children and evaluated the quality of education being provided. n Parents shared their views and the inspector took these into account. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on request.

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Inspection activities

2 March 2022 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

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