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 arrive happy and excited to start their day at the childminder's welcoming home-from-home environment. They wave enthusiastically as they approach her house, smiling and holding their arms out for a welcoming hug at the door. The nurturing childminder has formed strong bonds with the children. She supports children's communication skills well. Throughout the day, children confidently demonstrate any of their needs or wants through words or gestures without hesitation.

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The provision is good

The childminder successfully engages children in activities that are specifically planned around their individual interests. For example, she builds on a current fascination with dinosaurs to promote their literacy as she reads stories with dinosaur characters. The childminder also provides dinosaur play figures of different sizes. Children explore their imaginations as they engage in role play games with the figures and develop coordination as they use tweezers to pick up the smallest toys.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They benefit from the childminder's calm and reassuring tone. She gently reminds children how to share and why this is a good thing to do. When beneficial, she skilfully uses distraction techniques with the youngest children, who are not fully ready to understand the concept of sharing.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's language development effectively. She listens to the youngest children's babbles intently and responds with care and interest. The childminder offers children words appropriate to their play and asks them to mimic the words that she is saying. She also naturally models ambitious vocabulary during activities. For instance, when moving cars and pouring water, she models and explains the words 'transferring' and 'transporting' to the children. n The childminder is clear in her aim for children to become confident and self- assured during their time with her. She uses praise effectively alongside her calm approach when suggesting that children have another go at turning the pages of a book, when too many pages were turned at once, encouraging them to keep going. Children are learning to become independent and resilient learners. n The childminder knows each child and their families well. She uses this

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knowledge to set out resources that she is confident will capture children's interest. She encourages children effectively to explore and to become independent learners. Children are also enthusiastic to join in activities that the childminder plans. However, these are not always targeted precisely enough to

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need to do better?

28 June 2023 extend children's learning as fully as possible. n The childminder supports children effectively in gaining an understanding of what a healthy lifestyle might look like. She provides children with regular opportunities to be physically active. These include visits to local parks, nature reserves and indoor soft-play centres. Children learn to practise and develop their large muscle movements. During snack and mealtimes, the childminder also uses age-appropriate language to discuss the benefits of everyone eating a well-balanced and nutritious diet. n Children gain a good understanding of the world around them. The childminder ensures that a variety of cultural celebrations are explored and shared throughout the year through stories and crafts. She also provides opportunities for children to learn about people with differing needs. For instance, time is dedicated to learning about people with down syndrome and how they are

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unique and special, just as each of the children are too. Children learn to celebrate their own uniqueness and celebrate the differences that they may have with those around them. n The childminder encourages the children to act with kindness and care. She supports young children in making positive behaviour choices, gently reminding them of the house rules or modelling how to share or take turns when required. n Parents speak very favourably of the childminder. They comment that they consistently feel well informed about their children's day-to-day activities and progress. Parents particularly report that they are confident that their children feel loved and are well cared for by the childminder and that she is like 'an extension to their family'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role in safeguarding children. She knows how to recognise the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of abuse or neglect, including exposure to domestic violence or extremist views. She knows what to do if she becomes concerned about a child's welfare. She understands what procedures she should follow should an allegation be made against herself or a member of her household. The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of the children and ensures that her home is a safe and suitable place for the children in her care. All mandatory training is up to date, including a full paediatric first-aid qualification.

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should:

n strengthen the planning of activities to more precisely reflect what children need to learn next.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY359300 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10295394 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 3 Date of previous inspection 14 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Earley, near Reading, in Berkshire. She operates during school term times, from 8am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday.

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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 childminder held discussions with the inspector about how she organises her provision, including her curriculum aims for children's learning and how she ensures that her premises remain safe and appropriate. n The inspector observed the interactions between the children and the childminder. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity planned by the childminder. n Parents' views were considered by the inspector. n The quality of education that is provided by the childminder was evaluated by the inspector. n The inspector viewed a range of relevant documentation, including evidence of suitability for all household members.

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Inspection activities

28 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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28 June 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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