Childminder in Reading

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 make good progress at this welcoming setting. They form affectionate bonds with the childminder, who is responsive to their needs. Children keenly engage in adult-led and self-initiated activities. For example, they develop a love for books and songs. Children listen attentively to stories read by the childminder and make up their own versions from pictures. They dance creatively to familiar songs and join in with all the actions. Children's suggestions are valued as they choose their favourite songs and stories. This helps to support their communication and language skills.

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The provision is good

Children are developing skills they need in preparation for their next stage in education. They make independent choices about their own play and learn to share their toys. Children become familiar with the well-established routines. They readily help each other to tidy away their toys before moving on to the next activity. Children are supported well to manage their own self-care needs, for example when they competently use the toilet and wash their hands. This helps promote their growing independence skills.

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The provision is good

Children respond well to the childminder's high expectations of behaviour. They are encouraged to consider how their behaviour may affect others. Children are respectful and use good manners, often without being prompted. This contributes to them feeling safe and secure in the childminder's home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is dedicated to continual improvement. She has developed good partnerships with other childminders and professionals. The childminder uses these links effectively for children in her care. She maintains strong connections with local pre-schools that children may attend. Her mutual exchange of information about children's needs, abilities and progress ensures continuity of children's care and learning. n The childminder supports children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. She provides them with daily opportunities to get fresh air and exercise. The childminder encourages parents to provide healthy packed lunches. She gives children gentle reminders to drink water during the day. Younger children are supported to recognise the need to clean their noses, dispose of the tissue and wash hands afterwards. This helps children develop good hygiene habits. n The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to experience local

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need to do better?

places of interest, for example when they visit local parks and animal sanctuaries. In this way, children learn about the habitat and different features of animals. Children watched a video of an emu seen on one of their trips. They excitedly talked about how it uses its long neck for drinking and eating. This

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need to do better?

25 October 2022 supports children's understanding of the world around them. n Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. This is supported by the childminder, who plans a range of interesting activities which encourage children to focus for sustained periods. Children play a dominoes game with pictures of animals on. They persevere and create a long line of perfectly matched dominoes. Children celebrate their achievement together with a cheer, which shows a good sense of teamwork. n Children are inquisitive learners and are keen to investigate. However, at times, the childminder is too quick to tell children what to do, rather than allow them to explore and experiment on their own. For example, while children play with magnets and metal balls, the childminder explains that sometimes the balls stick to the magnet and sometimes move away. This takes away the opportunity for children to experiment freely and deduce this independently. As a result,

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need to do better?

children's learning is not fully maximised. n The childminder actively interacts well with children as they play. However, at times, such as during exploration of new concepts, she does not recognise opportunities that arise to introduce children to new vocabulary, to extend their language and understanding even further. n Parents speak highly of the strong partnership between themselves and the childminder. They comment on the good communication about their children's progress and next steps for learning. Parents value the advice and support the childminder gives them to help children's learning at home and say she 'goes above and beyond'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role to protect children from harm. She has a secure knowledge of the potential signs that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse. This includes the risk of exposure to extremist views and behaviours. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She ensures all mandatory training is current and up to date, including safeguarding training and paediatric first aid. The childminder follows a safe recruitment and vetting process to ensure her assistants are suitable to work with children. She ensures her home is secure and children are well supervised at all times.

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should:

n consider carefully when to intervene and when to allow children the opportunity to explore, experiment and follow own ideas, to consolidate and maximise their learning

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should:

25 October 2022 n develop teaching of communication and language to further extend and increase children's vocabulary and acquisition of new words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357172 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10228434 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 12 Date of previous inspection 2 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Winnersh, Wokingham. She operates her service from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She employs two assistants who work on a part-time basis. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three years.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of her provision. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable for children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their written views on the childminder's care and education with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of relevant documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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