Childminder in West Berkshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not carry out thorough risk assessments of her premises and there are risks within her home. For example, she fails to identify or remove items in the environment that are unsafe. This poses a risk to children's health and well-being and could result in children coming to harm. n The childminder explains that she has high expectations of children's behaviour. For example, she will remind them to take turns and be kind. The childminder is empathetic to children's needs and says she will support children by speaking with them about their emotions. She details how she will support children calmly and at their level on all occasions. n The childminder is proactive in her professional development and uses training to improve teaching. For example, she attends training to keep her knowledge up to date about the seven areas of learning. The childminder explains she takes part in networks with other childminders where they share ideas and best

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practice. This improves her understanding of how children learn. n The childminder is passionate about building strong partnerships with parents. For example, she will use a daily communication book to support continuity of care and share information about children's learning and development. The childminder hopes to support parents with home learning for their children. n The childminder has the same ambition for all children and knows how to get support when needed. For example, she knows how to contact the local authority special education teams to ensure children have individualised plans in place. n The childminder knows how children learn and understands the importance of focusing on the three primes areas for the youngest children. She describes clear systems to use observation of children to inform her teaching. For example, she will track the children's development and use this to build on what

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children already know and can do to reach their next steps of development. n The childminder explains that she will provide a range of opportunities for children to be active in play. For example, for younger children, she has climbing opportunities to encourage them to pull themselves up to stand. The childminder understands that daily fresh air is vital for children's development. She explains she will support this by outings, such as woodland walks and park visits.

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There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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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Due date

take all reasonable steps to ensure children in your care are not exposed to risks 13/10/2022

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Due date

ensure thorough risk assessments are completed to improve the premises and ensure it is fit for purpose. 13/10/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437917 Local authority West Berkshire Inspection number 10136709 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 0 Date of previous inspection 18 November 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She works at her home in Thatcham, Berkshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all those within the childminder's home. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum.

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Inspection activities

22 September 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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