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 are very happy and settled in the childminder's home. They build strong bonds with the childminder and with each other. Young children reach out to hold the childminder's hand and get a reassuring cuddle. Older children chat together snuggled up on the sofa. The childminder places a high emphasis on children's well-being, and children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

Children have a very positive attitude to learning and are eager to join in activities together. They have high levels of engagement and concentrate well. For example, older children draw together, talking about the details in their pictures. They closely examine stamps, then test them out on paper. Younger children show their interest in objects by taking them to an adult to explore together. They love exploring blocks of ice and shake their hands to remove the water on them as the ice melts.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good, and conflicts are rare. Older children develop good social skills as they play together. For example, while waiting for the childminder to get lunch, they independently initiate a game. They have fun as they take turns in their play, laughing at each other's responses.

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need to do better?

n The childminder delivers exciting activities to develop children's understanding of the natural world. For example, children explore blocks of ice with arctic animals frozen inside. Children comment on changes they observe when they return to re-examine the blocks. They discover that ice melts in their hands, making their hands wet. n Children develop their language as they try out the new words they have learned. For example, they excitedly exclaim that the ice is 'melting'. They learn that ice is 'slippery' and that their hands get 'wet' when they hold the ice. Children listen to the sound of tin foil, which the childminder describes as a 'crunchy' sound. Children develop a love of books and stories. The childminder brings stories to life with animation, actions and character's voices. She selects books to enhance topics of learning, such as a book about a mummy and baby, to introduce the language of size.

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n Parents love the family feel of the childminder's provision. They find the childminder approachable and kind. They feel that she understands their children well, and children are comfortable to be themselves with her. Parents say that their children thrive. Some parents would like more information about their children's next steps and future learning. However, parents are very happy with the discussions about what their children have learned. n The routines of the childminder help to prepare children for the next part of their

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15 December 2022 day. For example, when children arrive, they have time to catch up with each other before settling to an activity. Young children know that their bottle of milk signals nap time. This helps them to self-settle to sleep. Older children take themselves to sit at the table at lunchtime. n Children show respect for their environment. For instance, when pens fall on the floor, they pick them up unprompted. Children take the towel and place it over the back of the chair independently. They understand some concepts of good hygiene. For example, they know that when they wash their hands, they 'kill germs.' However, the childminder does not consistently ensure that children wash their hands before lunch, and children's noses are not kept clean when they have a cold. This increases the risk of infection and does not develop children's understanding of healthy practices. n Children develop good fine motor skills as they manipulate small toys and use

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pens to draw. For instance, children persevere to open a very small cardboard crayon box. Young children join bricks together. They negotiate low steps and safely climb onto the sofa. Older children hop on one leg, maintaining good balance. The childminder makes use of the local playgrounds to develop children's skill using large climbing equipment. n The childminder's encouragement and praise helps to develop children's independence. Older children use the toilet on their own, and they remember which colour cup is theirs. Young children help the childminder change their nappy, moving their body with cooperation. Children are confident to engage with the inspector. They bring her toys and line them up on a shelf, naming and counting them. n The childminder has a clear vision for what she wants children to learn. She develops her practice through online training. This helps her plan an effective curriculum. She has arrangements in place for assessing children's progress,

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which helps her to identify meaningful next steps.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is alert to the signs and symptoms of child abuse. She has systems in place to record and refer any concerns. The childminder understands whistle- blowing procedures and her duty to report other child carers if she is worried about a child in their care. She has knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty and is alert to the signs of radicalisation. The childminder understands when she must take immediate action and when she needs to discuss issues with parents. The childminder maintains safety and security.

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should:

15 December 2022 n share information more frequently with parents about children's development, and discuss strategies to extend children's learning at home n embed good hygiene procedures more consistently, especially with regard to handwashing and wiping noses.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486916 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10265164 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 25 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Woodley, Berkshire. The childminder works Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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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 and the inspector discussed the childminder's curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector, expressed in writing. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

15 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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15 December 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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