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

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The provision is good

Children have a strong relationship with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure with her. Children seek comfort from her when they feel unsure, such as when there are unknown visitors to the setting. They then relax as she gives them a cuddle and reassures them. Children behave well. The childminder has high expectations of their behaviour. Children listen well during games, such as 'sleeping bunnies'. For example, children lie down and go to 'sleep' as they wait for the instruction to 'wake up'. They giggle excitedly as they jump up and start to hop as soon as they hear the 'wake up now' instruction from the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children are curious learners and keen to explore. They excitedly hide the 'crown jewels' in their sand tray before finding them again. Children take part in activities that help them to understand the world around them and what is happening locally. For example, the childminder recently took them to lay flowers at Windsor Castle. Children demonstrate a good understanding of why they visited the Castle, to pay their respects to the Queen. Children happily sing their favourite nursery rhymes and take part in the actions. For example, they eagerly hold one another's hands as they run towards each other during the 'hokey cokey'. This helps to promote children's communication and language skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is dedicated to her role. She is passionate and enthusiastic about providing good-quality experiences for the children in her care. For example, the children regularly go on outings to explore the world around them. They enjoy going to the local woods and hunting for bugs. This develops children's understanding of the natural world. n The childminder designs her curriculum to ensure that she covers the seven areas of learning as given in the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. This helps children to make progress in their learning and development. However, the childminder does not tailor the curriculum to children's next steps precisely enough to ensure they make the best possible progress. n Children learn new vocabulary as they play. For example, the childminder introduces them to words such as 'jewels', 'coffin' and 'crown' as they learn about the Queen and recent events. However, the childminder does not

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consistently model speech sounds back to children so that they hear the correct pronunciation. n Children are skilfully supported with their emotional development. For example, the childminder uses age-appropriate ways to support children when they want the same toy as other children. She helps to develop their personal, social and

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16 September 2022 emotional skills as they begin to understand social concepts, such as 'turn taking' and 'sharing'. n The childminder reads stories throughout the day to help develop children's literacy skills. Children are engaged, happy and listen well. They eagerly join in with their favourite phrases. n Parents feedback warmly about the childminder. They comment that she 'feels like a family member'. They explain that she provides 'educational but fun experiences' for children. Parents comment that she 'shows real affection' towards their children. n The childminder is proactive when she receives feedback from parents. For example, parents requested a better communication system. As a result, the childminder has set up communication books to ensure that every parent is aware of what their children are doing while at the childminder's setting and if there are any concerns. n Children begin to learn how to manage their personal needs. For example,

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children learn to be independent in using a 'nose station' to blow their own noses with tissues. They then put the tissues in the bin. The childminder helps them to develop good hygiene habits, as she uses hand gel to clean their hands afterwards. n The childminder recognises the importance of continual professional development. She ensures she keeps her training regularly up to date. The childminder uses a variety of methods to update her knowledge. For example, she shares information and ideas with other childminders at a local group. This helps to ensure the quality of her practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of safeguarding. She knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows how to report concerns to the relevant local safeguarding partners, including if an allegation has been made against her. She shows a good understanding of a variety of safeguarding issues, such as county lines, online safety, and radicalisation. The childminder teaches children to keep themselves safe while in her care. For example, children learn what to do if there is a fire. They know they must go outside with no toys and ring the emergency services using 999.

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should:

n focus more precisely on children's next steps in learning, when planning the curriculum, to help them to make the best possible progress n further strengthen ways to help children to hear and practise using speech

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should:

16 September 2022 sounds so that they make the best possible progress in their language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 148407 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10250731 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 6 Date of previous inspection 16 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Crowthorne, Berkshire. She operates her service all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate level 2 qualification in childcare.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 discussed her curriculum intentions to the inspector during a learning walk. n Parents shared their views with the inspector through written questionnaires provided by the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder and children throughout the day. n The childminder and the inspector held discussions at appropriate moments. n The inspector sampled relevant documents.

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Inspection activities

16 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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Inspection activities

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