Childminder in West Berkshire

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 have developed secure bonds with this childminder. They show this as they explore her home environment with confidence and seek out the childminder when they need comfort. Toddlers snuggle into the childminder's lap and show her the toys they have to involve her in their play. The childminder understands the children's needs, which are attended to well. For example, as toddlers start to get tired before home time, the childminder gives lots of cuddles and reassurance.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses good teaching skills to build on what children already know and can do. She places a strong focus on children's social development and learning about the wider world. For example, she takes children on train trips and to farms, and regularly visits playgroups, where children can get used to larger groups of children ahead of transitioning to nursery or school. Children help to care for the childminder's pets and get plenty of fresh air as they take the dog for walks and visit local parks.

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The provision is good

Young children learn about sharing and taking turns with the childminder's support. The childminder promotes children's positive behaviour well and praises children's efforts, which builds their self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n Children are supported well to be confident learners. They are not fazed by visitors to the setting and older children confidently lead conversations with visitors, telling them about outings they have been on. n The childminder places a good focus on children's communication and language development. She values young children's early attempts at speech and responds with enthusiasm to their babble. She repeats simple words for toddlers to repeat and introduces mathematical language to older children. For example, when weighing, the childminder talks about items being 'heavier' or 'lighter'. n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She monitors their progress carefully and plans activities and experiences to support their next steps in learning. For example, when children need support with their physical development, the childminder takes them to local parks, where they can practise climbing and balancing on large-scale equipment. However, the childminder does

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need to do better?

not always consider the opportunities during children's self-chosen play to extend children's learning and skills further. n The childminder reflects on the service she provides and how she can improve her practice further. She discusses and shares ideas with other childminders and attends training to increase her knowledge. n Parents receive lots of information from the childminder about her practice and she shares ideas to support children's learning at home. Parents value the care

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need to do better?

22 May 2024 their children receive. They comment on the good communication and that the childminder is always wanting their children to achieve. Parents appreciate that their children can socialise with others and say their children never want to leave at the end of the day. The childminder has not yet developed effective partnerships with other early years settings that children attend however, to share information and offer a consistent approach to children's learning and development. n The childminder supports children's independent play. Children have easy access to a range of toys and resources of their choosing. They receive lots of encouragement when trying to achieve new skills. For example, when toddlers try to fit shapes into a shape sorter, the childminder gently says 'try again', 'you can do it'. She gives plenty of praise when the task is achieved, which encourages children to persevere. n The childminder encourages children to be kind and helpful to each other.

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need to do better?

Children are kept safe while in the childminder's care as the childminder ensures her premises are secure and she supervises children closely. The childminder ensures her mandatory training such as first aid and safeguarding is up to date and this has also helped develop a greater awareness of matters such as e- safety.

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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 strengthen teaching during spontaneous activities and children's self-chosen play to extend their learning n develop information sharing with other settings children attend, to promote more continuity in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547782 Local authority West Berkshire Inspection number 10341085 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 18 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Tilehurst, Reading. She operates her provision Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n Children engaged with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

22 May 2024 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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