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 enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and flourish in his care. The praise and ongoing encouragement they receive from the childminder and his co-childminder boosts their confidence and self-esteem well. Younger children explore with confidence and seek out the childminder when they need support and comfort.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well and demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour and conduct. He teaches them effectively about boundaries of the setting, such as being kind to others and treating others with respect. Children happily follow instructions and play harmoniously alongside others.

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The provision is good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are keen to engage with the childminder and take part in activities. They successfully develop the skills they need for the future. They confidently complete tasks independently, have good social skills and demonstrate confidence in speaking and listening. They happily share their thoughts and ideas during interesting conversations with the childminder. For example, children eagerly talk about people who are familiar to them.

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n The childminder and his co-childminder provide a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all children and their families. Prior to children starting, he takes time to find out about their care routines at home and follows these closely. This helps to support children's health and emotional well-being. Children demonstrate that they feel happy, safe, and secure in the care of the kind and attentive childminder. n The childminder and his co-childminder work together as an enthusiastic and committed team. They have a good understanding of the individual interests and characteristics of the children in their care. They use this information to provide a curriculum that allows children to develop well across all areas. n Children benefit from many opportunities to support their communication and language skills. Throughout activities, the childminder provides a commentary, models good conversational skills, and introduces new vocabulary. Children are

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vocal and repeat familiar words and phrases in response to the childminder's warm interactions. n Children of all ages have access to a good range of books. The childminder interacts well with them and promotes their early love of reading. For example, he encourages children to repeat words in response to animals they see in books and make the corresponding animal sounds.

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15 November 2023 n The childminder places a strong focus on children's physical well-being. He ensures that children have a wide range of experiences to encourage them to be physically active. For example, they play outdoors and visit local parks. Children benefit from healthy meals and snacks and follow good hygiene practice, such as washing their hands regularly. n The childminder incorporates children's interests into activities. For example, he uses their interest in dinosaurs to teach them to identify and name different colours. Children have fun as they use dinosaur-shaped sponges and paint to make patterns. However, he does not adapt his teaching to ensure that activities are suitably challenging for older children. This means that some children's knowledge and skills are not as fully extended as they could be. n The childminder regularly takes the children to community groups. This helps to ensure children have regular opportunities to mix with other children and

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develop their confidence in larger groups. The childminder uses these experiences to teach children about the wider world and the community in which they live. n Partnerships with parents are highly effective. Parents are complimentary about the setting and the childminder. The childminder shares photos and observations of children's progress with parents and values their contributions towards children's learning. Parents comment on the level of care and the variety of activities, especially the many opportunities for children to play outdoors. n The childminder has completed all mandatory training to ensure he has a good knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's safety and welfare. However, he does not focus on developing his professional development to help to recognise how to fully challenge and extend children's learning as they play.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of his role in protecting children who may be at risk of harm. He is alert to possible indicators of when a child may need help. He knows the relevant agencies to contact for guidance. The childminder attends child protection training and is aware of the correct procedure to follow should there be an allegation. The premises are secure, and the childminder carries out daily checks of the indoor and outdoor environments to ensure they remain safe for children to use.

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should:

n focus more consistently on planning teaching opportunities more precicely to extend and challenge children's learning within their play n build on professional development opportunities to further enhance the already

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449123 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10305346 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 7 Date of previous inspection 19 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. He co-childminds with his wife from their home in Lower Earley, in Reading, Berkshire. He provides care Monday to Thursday, between 7.30am and 5.30pm, for most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 provider 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 paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.

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Inspection activities

15 November 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 November 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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