Childminder in West Berkshire

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children benefit from warm, kind and considerate interactions with the childminder. They are given the time and space needed to complete activities and bring their play to their natural end. Children are supported to make decisions and lead their own learning. They develop confidence and become resilient in their play and try again and again until they succeed.

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The provision is good

The childminder skilfully keeps the children engaged in activities and extends learning in the moment, to build upon what children already know and can do. Children are supported to develop a love for stories, rhymes and books through regular library visits. This enhances the existing home book corner. Children spontaneously use books for reference to support and consolidate their knowledge and understanding. For example, children match colours and textures of tactile books to things in their learning environment. They are able to match the "soft blue" material of their jumper to that in the book. In addition, very young children point to stars and can be heard trying hard to sing 'twinkle twinkle'. Children are supported to make good progress.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate care, compassion and consideration for each other as a result of the positive role modelling continuously being provided by the childminder. The are taught to wait patiently, share and take turns. Children know the simple rules of the setting and remind their friends of how to keep themselves safe. For example, children explain to younger children to stand back from the door when the bell rings, because of the risk from strangers.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear curriculum which has been shared with parents. She has worked with wider professionals to identify a curriculum which meets the needs of the current children that attend the setting. These focus on supporting children's language, social and physical skills to promote their future learning potential. However, sometimes children's priority next steps are not always fully supported. For example, the childminder does not consistently allow children who can already put on their own coats and shoes do this independently, as she does this for them. This restricts these children from practising these skills themselves n The childminder introduces new vocabulary to children by continuously commenting on their play and learning. She makes good use of open ended questions. This invites children to think critically and allows them the time to reflect and make links in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a wide range of experiences for children which supports their greater understanding of the world. This includes cultural activities such as

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15 March 2023 making Chinese dragons to mark Chinese New Year. n The childminder is skilled in manging children's behaviour and consistently uses positive reinforcement to promote appropriate behaviour and attitudes. Children are praised for their efforts as well as their successes and this results in children being determined and resilient when they face set backs in their play. For example, very young children sit and concentrate for significant periods of time and when they drop things they pick them up and return to their play. This provides a secure foundation for future learning. n Children have access to a range of physical activities including a safe, well resourced garden and regular outings and visits. In addition, the childminder ensures that children's health needs are met. However, children are not actively being supported to develop an understanding of the benefits of making healthy choices and being healthy. For example, children do not talk about the foods

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they eat or why it is important that they wash their hands before they eat. n The childminder has an effective system in place to share children's learning and development, including their next steps with parents. This promotes parent partnerships and provides parents with information to support their children's learning at home. n Parents are very happy with the care and learning that their children receive. They are confident that their children are safe, happy and make good progress. Parents are satisfied with the systems in place for sharing information regarding their children's learning and development. n The childminder completes the required two-year reviews and these are shared with parents. This provides opportunities to identify areas of additional needs or targeted support for children and their families.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has up to date knowledge of safeguarding matters. She is aware of risks and indicators of abuse including domestic violence. The childminder is aware of how to make a referral and has key contact information at hand should this be required. The childminder teaches children to keep themselves safe and discusses risks in the environment, on journeys and of activities with them throughout the day. The childminder provides a safe and suitable environment for children which promotes their well-being.

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should:

n improve children's understanding of how to keep themselves healthy n use identified next steps more precisely to enable children to practise new skills in everyday tasks

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510199 Local authority West Berkshire Inspection number 10264999 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 2 Date of previous inspection 3 November 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Burghfield Common, West Berkshire. The childminder provides care from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision including the aims and rationale for their early years curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

15 March 2023 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 March 2023 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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