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 develop knowledge and skills in all areas of their learning and development due to the childminder's support. She encourages them to develop and use a good range of vocabulary. Children often choose to copy words that they hear the childminder using during their play. For instance, they learn the word 'aeroplane' when they see one flying overhead. Children listen attentively as the childminder talks to them, for instance, about their holidays when they travelled in a plane. Children eagerly name what they see in pictures in books. They are beginning to learn the words to nursery rhymes and songs and often sing spontaneously during their play, for instance when using a rocking horse in the garden.

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy the childminder's involvement in their play. They laugh with enjoyment as they play peekaboo games together in a small tent. Children develop good physical control. They enjoy kicking footballs around the garden and filling containers, which they use to water the childminder's flowerbeds. They develop good coordination as they learn to climb on and off wheeled toys.

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The provision is good

Children's individual emotional needs are met very well. The childminder offers children the support they need to feel happy and settled. Children develop the confidence to join in activities and behave well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with an ambitious curriculum. She has clear expectations for all children to move forwards in their learning and development. The childminder knows the children very well. She uses her good knowledge of their individual needs to help them catch up in all areas of their development and make good progress. For instance, following the COVID-19 pandemic, she has worked well in partnership with parents to reduce gaps in children's social skills and their communication and language development successfully. n The childminder talks with children throughout the day and introduces new words to develop their vocabulary. For instance, when children play imaginatively with a medical kit, she teaches them words such as 'stethoscope' and 'heart' and explains how to use the equipment. Children are enthralled and enjoy pressing a button to make the battery-operated stethoscope light up.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved her understanding of how to support children's sensory development. She uses ideas and inspiration from courses to provide resources that encourage children to explore. For instance, children eagerly play with sand and water and explore leaves, sticks, paint and paper in trays. n The childminder helps children learn to share and take turns, for instance when

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need to do better?

19 June 2023 they play with footballs. She has a caring approach towards the children and is a positive role model. She responds particularly patiently to their individual emotional needs. The childminder consistently gives children individual attention, cuddles and reassurance. This helps them to settle and develops their confidence to interact with others. n The childminder supports children well to develop independence and the skills they need for the future. For instance, she helps children learn to put on their sandals and dressing-up clothes and to wash their hands. The childminder embraces children's determination to try and do things for themselves. She encourages them to make choices and shows them how to use the resources. n The childminder supports and motivates children to learn. She knows that some children prefer to explore and play outdoors. Consequently, she sets up activities and resources in her garden that support all areas of the curriculum. However,

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need to do better?

occasionally, the childminder does not make sure that all activities are achievable for the children's age and stage of development and they quickly lose interest. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has completed a range of training that has successfully enhanced her professional development. She understands that her involvement in children's play is instrumental in supporting their learning and development and spends more time interacting with the children throughout the day. n The childminder works well in partnership with parents to meet children's individual needs. She has a good knowledge and understanding of children's home lives and offers parents guidance to support children's learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder makes sure that safeguarding is an important part of everyday life in her setting. She completes additional safeguarding training and has a good knowledge and understanding of a wide range of safeguarding issues. This includes signs that a child or their family may be exposed to extremist views or radicalisation. The childminder knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's safety or if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household. She supervises children well at all times, including at mealtimes, to keep them safe.

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should:

n strengthen planning so that activities are consistently matched to each child's age and stage of development to further support their good developmental progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499652 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10286605 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 24 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Reading, Berkshire. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 9.30am to 7pm, and is open throughout the year. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector observed how the childminder supports children during indoor and outdoor activities and assessed the impact this has on their learning. n The inspector spoke with parents, the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a learning walk and a joint observation with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

19 June 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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