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

The childminder provides a safe and nurturing environment for children, who show that they are happy and secure in her care. The childminder makes sure children's interests are fully included in her plans for play and learning. She has high expectations of what children can achieve. She assesses their progress well and knows exactly what they need to learn next. They confidently move around and choose what they want to play with. The environment is set up to reflect that the childminder knows what the children like to do and the skills they are currently developing.

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the childminder's ample garden space, which expands their physical development. They enjoy exploring various areas of the garden, such as the sandpit and the mud kitchen. Children learn about quantities and volume as they fill and empty containers with spoons and ladles. The childminder enthusiastically engages in children's play, and they eagerly respond to her questions and instructions. Children have a fabulous time making bubbles of different sizes and shapes. They scream with delight as they chase the bubbles jumping up to pop them and remark on the different colours they can see.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has clear expectations for children's behaviour. She is a very good role model who encourages children to share, be kind to others and use good manners. Children enjoy the childminder's company. She engages children well through her warm and loving interactions, which helps children to develop good levels of emotional well-being. n Children develop healthy lifestyles as they enjoy a balanced diet of home-cooked meals. They talk to the childminder about the foods and fruits they like. Children are aware that certain foods are good for their health. For example, they know vegetables help them to grow big and strong and dairy is good for their teeth and bones. The childminder supports personal care routines sensitively, reminding children to use the toilet. The childminder also promotes hygiene and independence as children learn when and how they should wash their hands. n The childminder provides good support for children's communication and

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language. She listens attentively and speaks clearly to reinforce children's pronunciation. She asks effective questions and clarifies what children mean when they talk. She enthusiastically reads stories with children, and they join in with rhyming refrains and predicting sentences. n The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. Parents enjoy receiving photographs and communication from the childminder about their children's day. They receive up-to-date information about their children's development and the childminder adapts her practice to meet their individual

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5 April 2023 requirements. However, the childminder does not fully include parents in initial assessments of children's starting points to fully support children's learning from the very beginning. n The childminder keeps her professional development up to date. She accesses a variety of professional development opportunities offered by online organisations. The childminder works in close partnership with the local authority and approaches them for advice or support where necessary. This leads to good outcomes for children. n The childminder has a clear idea of what she wants children to learn. She is skilled at building on children's learning. Overall, the quality of teaching is good. However, on occasion, she do not plan group activities or organise routines to ensure that all children are consistently engaged in meaningful learning. For example, at times, children lose interest and do not fully benefit from the

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experiences available. n The childminder prepares children well for writing when they start school. For example, young children use their small-muscle skills to carefully peel stickers off paper. Pre-school children and toddlers develop their pencil grip and practise mark-making skills when they use pens to colour pictures. n The childminder subtly introduces mathematical learning into children's play. She encourages children to measure ingredients to make 'Gruffalo crumble'. They decide if they need more or less ingredients to measure out 100 and 200 grams in a measuring cup. In addition, children learn about 'empty' and 'full' and 'more' and 'less', as they fill pots and containers with sand.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the factors that may make a child more vulnerable to being abused or neglected. She describes appropriate actions to take if she is worried about a child. The childminder knows the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation against herself, a family member or if she has a concern about any adult working with children. She is aware of her responsibility to respond to children who may be at risk of radicalisation or other forms of exploitation. The childminder and other household members have had required checks to evidence their suitability.

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should:

n strengthen arrangements for gathering information from parents about children's learning and development from the earliest opportunity to fully support children's progress from the very start n review and improve the organisation and structure of group times to take into

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should:

5 April 2023 consideration the age ranges and individual needs of the children present, to enhance learning opportunities to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484423 Local authority Reading Inspection number 10276522 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 5 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 19 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Reading, Berkshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has 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 the setting. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She reviewed a sample of documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n Written feedback from parents was reviewed by the inspector, who took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

5 April 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

5 April 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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