Jaiswal, Shibani

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children are emotionally secure and happy. They are confident to welcome visitors to the home and eager to show what they like to do. As soon as they arrive, children are keen to start exploring the resources and become inquisitive learners. They benefit from the stimulating learning environment, which has been carefully considered by the childminder to cover all areas of learning.

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The provision is good

Children are learning to be good citizens as a result of the childminder's high expectations for good behaviour. The childminder establishes clear and consistent boundaries and manages minor disputes quickly and gently. For example, a small argument over a toy is handled well by the childminder talking to the children about sharing and using a timer to help them take turns. Children's health is supported well by the childminder who also teaches them about how to stay safe going up the stairs and crossing roads.

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The provision is good

The childminder finds out about children's interests and preferences to provide activities and routines that they enjoy. She knows the children well. Children are introduced to a colour, letter, number and book of the week. They learn the story, turn the pages of the book and eagerly explain what happens next. Children are confident communicators.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked hard to make improvements and successfully address the actions raised at her last inspection. She has attended training, gained in confidence and developed a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of child protection, to safeguard the children in her care. n The childminder acts as a good role model to children and promotes British values well. She has a strong focus on promoting good manners. Children know to say 'please' when they want more snack and 'thank you' afterwards. They politely say 'thank you for my lovely food' when they have finished eating. n Children are also strongly encouraged to be independent from a young age. For example, they help to tidy up so that they have room to play games and push their chairs under the table after they have finished eating. Children go to the bathroom on their own after eating, to rinse their mouth with water, which reinforces good dental care.

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need to do better?

n Children are exposed to a language-rich environment. The childminder narrates what she is doing and gently reinforces the correct pronunciation of words when children cannot quite sound out some initial letter sounds correctly. At times, however, the childminder does not use the phonetic sounds that letters make, to support children's knowledge of sounds and phonics, in preparation for what will be taught in school.

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need to do better?

24 August 2022 n The childminder has secure relationships with parents. She consistently informs parents about their children's learning and how they can support their children at home. Parents offer high praise for the childminder. They comment positively on the wealth of information they receive and that the childminder does everything in her power to meet their children's needs. Parents report that they know their children are safe, having fun and are well cared for and this gives them great peace of mind. n Children have good opportunities to play outside and benefit from the fresh air. The childminder takes children on outings to local parks and they play in the communal gardens. Children enjoy running around and playing games in the garden. The childminder shows them how to tap sticks together to make a beat when singing to songs. However, the childminder does not always make the most of these outdoor opportunities to help children learn more about the

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need to do better?

natural world. n The childminder offers children a good range of stimulating activities, which are accurately linked to their interests and stage of development. She uses information from regular observations to ensure that children are suitably challenged. As a result, children are making good progress in her care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe from harm and has a secure understanding of all aspects of safeguarding. She knows how to recognise different signs and symptoms of abuse and understands her responsibility to report any concerns, including any allegations, promptly. The childminder confidently explains how the impact of her safeguarding training has extended her awareness of wider safeguarding issues, such as county lines. The childminder keeps her home clean and free from hazards and supervises the children well. Her risk assessments on outings are robust.

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should:

n provide a consistent approach to the teaching of phonics to strengthen children's recognition of letters and the different sounds they represent n make the most of teaching opportunities that arise when children are outdoors to support children's learning about the natural world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559915 Local authority Reading Inspection number 10231619 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Reading, Berkshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

24 August 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

24 August 2022 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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