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 happy, settled and show high levels of emotional well-being. They interact well with each other and with the childminder, who is kind and caring. Children of all ages eagerly explore their surroundings and make independent choices in their play.

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The provision is good

Young children develop good social skills. They are polite, caring and use good manners. They happily play alongside others and respond quickly to instructions from the childminder. The childminder actively encourages them to share and take turns. For instance, she encourages older children to consider how many toys they have in comparison to others. Older children identify that they have more and share the toys so that they all have the same.

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The provision is good

Children successfully develop the skills they will need for the future. They focus well during activities and demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. They show good skills in holding and using paintbrushes and other resources to make marks on paper. These early experiences help to develop their fine motor skills in preparation for writing. Older children have a good understanding of mathematics. They confidently use numbers and counting in their everyday play. For instance, as they look at familiar books, they count the number of animals they can see and match these to the corresponding number.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. Before children start attending, she gathers information from parents to help her find out what children already know and can do. She regularly assesses children's learning to quickly identify any emerging gaps in their development. The childminder is aware of the importance of offering targeted support to help children catch up if needed. n The childminder supports children's literacy skills well. She reads with enthusiasm, and children listen with interest to familiar stories. Overall, she uses these opportunities to check what children remember. For instance, children count and identify the fruits and other foods they can see in the book. However, she does not always challenge the most able children as well as she could, to help extend their knowledge and skills even further. n Children demonstrate a good understanding of the importance of following

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need to do better?

robust hygiene practices. For instance, when the childminder tells children it is snack time, they comment that they need to wash their hands. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She provides them with consistent messages to help them understand the rules and boundaries. For example, she reminds younger children that they must not

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21 March 2023 throw toys or climb on furniture, as they may harm themselves or others. n The childminder makes good use of her local environment to extend children's learning and meet people within their local community. For instance, they regularly visit parks, playgroups and the local library. Parents comment how pleased they are with the experiences offered to children. For instance, the children visit Windsor to lay flowers for the Queen. n Children benefit from a range of opportunities to develop their understanding of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. For instance, they regularly visit parks and play in the childminder's garden. However, although children benefit from a nutritious diet, the childminder does not always talk to them about the importance of making positive food choices as part of leading a healthy lifestyle overall. n The childminder has forged strong relationships with parents. She regularly

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updates them on the activities that their children have enjoyed and the progress they make. Parents report that the childminder provides a home-from-home environment, is fun, kind and very approachable. n The childminder is proactive and takes steps to improve her practice. She completes regular online training and regularly meets with other professionals. She uses these positive experiences to develop her curriculum and meet the needs of all children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern. She recognises the possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect, including those relating to wider safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation. Regular checks on her home ensure that risks to children are minimised. The childminder supervises children closely, which helps to keep them safe. She regularly updates her safeguarding training and teaches children to recognise and manage possible risks, such as when crossing roads.

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should:

n make better use of activities and interactions so that the most able children are always challenged to make the best possible progress n continue to support children to make healthy eating choices to help promote their understanding of how this contributes to their good health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY350355 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10263490 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 3 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Wokingham, Berkshire. The childminder works Monday to Thursday, from 7.45am to 5.45pm, for most of the year. The setting receives funding to provide 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 her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector carried out a learning walk to discuss the childminder's curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and jointly assessed the impact this has on children's learning and personal development with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

21 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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Inspection activities

21 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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