Szpilewska, Agnieszka Joanna

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children receive a positive introduction to their early years education with this fun, loving and nurturing childminder. Toddlers who have only just started at the setting settle extremely quickly and enjoy their time in the childminder's care. For example, they sing action songs and ask the childminder for 'more, more, more'.

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The provision is good

The childminder works closely with parents right from the start to share information about children's interests and stage of development so that they are provided with a personalised curriculum. This helps children to feel confident and secure, and enables them to make swift progress.

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The provision is good

Children quickly build friendships and have close bonds with the childminder. Children often go to the childminder for cuddles, and respond with giggles as they play. For instance, children laugh hysterically when the childminder plays peekaboo. Children learn how to be kind to one another through gentle role modelling, praise and consistent rules. For example, the childminder patiently reminds children how to play together when they want the same toy.

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The provision is good

Children show confidence and resilience from an early age, which enables them to fulfil their potential. For example, they bring toys to share with visitors and make them pretend cups of tea.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about her role as an early years educator, and networks with local childminders and schools in the area to share professional expertise. This helps her to stay up to date with changes in legislation and to maintain relevant knowledge. n Children's physical skills are particularly well supported in the setting. Children spend much time outside and benefit from plenty of fresh air and physical activity. For example, they have daily opportunities to visit local parks or the farm. This contributes well to children's healthy development. The childminder takes children to toddler groups, where they learn how to interact with others and develop their social skills. n Children develop a love of books, and have regular opportunities to listen to stories throughout the day. The childminder utilises story time for children to build friendships and encourage turn taking. For example, the children take it in

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need to do better?

turns to feel the different pages of tactile books while the childminder reads animatedly to them. n Children experiment with instruments to make different sounds. They develop fine motor skills as they push buttons and turn switches to make different noises. However, children would benefit from opportunities to express

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1 December 2022 themselves through sensory play and creative activities. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and praise how she supports the children's speech and language development in her home-from-home environment. The childminder expands children's vocabulary with activities that are rich in conversation. For instance, she provides a running commentary alongside their play. She speaks clearly as she joins in with children's role play. For example, she names food items that the children bring to her. This helps children to broaden their vocabulary and their understanding of new words. n Children benefit from hearing mathematical language being frequently used by the childminder. For example, she models how to count as the children stack different-sized blocks. She also uses opportunities to describe quantities at mealtimes, such as 'more', 'big' and 'little'. However, on occasion, the childminder does not spread her time equally between children and, as a result,

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they lose focus and do not sustain their attention. This means that not all children benefit fully from the planned learning intentions. n Children have a clear understanding of the well-established routines. They help to tidy away the toys before meals and know when it is nap time. This helps them to develop their understanding of expectations and prepares them for what will happen next. Children increase their independence and have many opportunities to do things for themselves. For example, children confidently climb up the two steps of a footstool to wash their hands at the kitchen sink. This helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about the wider world and plans activities to extend their knowledge further. For example, when children show a keen interest in transport, she takes them to visit the local train station so that they can see real trains and recall real life experiences.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder places a strong emphasis on safeguarding the children in her care. She ensures that her knowledge is up to date through training and networking with other professionals. This has improved her understanding of a wide range of safeguarding issues, such as 'Prevent' duty and online safety. She has clear procedures in place and knows who to report concerns to. The childminder ensures that her home is safe and secure for children. For example, she completes regular risk assessments, which enable her to recognise possible dangers and act on them swiftly to keep children safe.

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should:

n review the organisation of activities to ensure that all children receive the

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should:

1 December 2022 support and attention they need to achieve as much as they can n develop further opportunities for children to engage in sensory and creative activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455326 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10236005 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 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 25 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Wokingham, Berkshire. She offers care from Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector obtained the views of the parents through written feedback. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the learning intentions for the children. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's first-aid certificate, safeguarding policy and consent forms. n The childminder and inspector completed a joint observation together. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on the children.

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Inspection activities

1 December 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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