Hook, Leona

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 settle quickly in the care of the childminder. She helps them to feel safe and secure in her calm and respectful interactions with them. The childminder provides children with a broad range of experiences that support their all-round development and learning. However, she is particularly skilled in supporting children to acquire the knowledge and skills that they need to make rapid progress in their communication and language development. For example, she introduces new words to children's play and takes time to explain the meaning of words that they have not heard before.

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The provision is good

The childminder's curriculum has a strong focus on learning from the world around them. Children benefit from frequent visits to farms, places of historical significance and the childminder's allotment. Children spend time outside each day and learn to respect and care for plants, animals and the environment. Children practise their numbers and colours during their adventures in the outdoor environment and while they are supported to create craft items to take home to share with their parents. In general, children show good attitudes towards their learning and behave well in relation for their age.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's curriculum is closely aligned to the needs of the children she cares for. She uses her knowledge of the children and families to plan for children's learning and development. This helps children make good progress. n The childminder understands the importance of repetition and introducing new words to support children's speech development. She repeats back the correct pronunciation and adds words to extend children's communication and language skills. For example, she adds the words such as 'yellow ducks' when babies are making quacking sounds. This helps children to make links in their learning. n During long periods of child-initiated play, the childminder makes good use of opportunities to teach children new skills and to build on their vocabulary and understanding of early maths, such as counting to 10. However, at times, adult- led activities are not planned well enough to include all ages, and young children

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need to do better?

lack the opportunities to explore and develop their creative skills. n Children behave well for their age. They listen carefully and follow the clear, consistent instructions from the childminder. Children understand what is expected of them, their behaviour and the routines of the setting. They show compassion for their friends and are eager to please. Children are confident learners. They actively explore the environment and show resilience as they try and try again until they achieve their goal. For example, the childminder enthusiastically encourages young children to repeatedly turn over the pieces of a puzzle several times until they find the correct match, and they beam with

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1 March 2024 pride when they succeed. n Children learn to understand the benefits of making healthy choices and being active. The childminder encourages children to drink regularly and to spend time every day playing outside, going on walks and tending the allotment. Children talk about the importance of good oral health, and the childminder supports parents with information and advice on key milestones ,such as potty training, weaning and the importance of online safety. n The childminder works hard to engage parents in their children's learning. Parents appreciate the wide variety of educational experiences that the childminder provides for their children. Parents are able to share examples of how the childminder has helped their children reach developmental milestones, such as growing social and communication skills. n The childminder works with parents and others to support children with gaps in their learning and development. She has arrangements in place for the

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need to do better?

completion of progress checks for children aged two years, and she produces specialist reports and referrals to partner agencies.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n review and improve adult-led activities to offer consistent differentiation and challenge for children of varying ages.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 148391 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10317305 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 21 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Woodley, Berkshire. The childminder operates for most of the year, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. She has a relevant level 3 early years qualification. The childminder provides 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 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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on physical development as well as communication and language. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

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

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