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

The childminder provides a warm and nurturing home-from-home environment. She spends time getting to know children well and treats them all as unique individuals. Children are curious and motivated to learn. For example, they show an interest in sea creatures and are keen to explore and investigate their intricate features. The childminder reinforces their new knowledge. For instance, she reads related books and introduces descriptive words in context. Children learn new skills as they jump on apparatus, such as a trampoline. They show an understanding of personal safety and patiently wait for their turn.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a curriculum that places a strong focus on children's personal, social and emotional development. For instance, she uses a variety of strategies to help children manage and regulate their feelings and emotions. Children enjoy outings to playgroups in the local community, which gives them opportunities to interact and socialise with others.

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The provision is good

The childminder is calm and patient and has high expectations for children's behaviour. When small disputes occur, she sensitively speaks to children at a level of their understanding. Children behave well and show kindness to others. For example, they help each other complete puzzles and show pride in their achievements. The childminder praises children for their successes, which boosts their confidence and self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from a childminder that works closely with parents and professionals from other settings children also attend. For instance, she regularly shares and gathers information on children's abilities and on-going development. This helps her to build a broad overview of children's overall care and learning needs. Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for their move onto the next stage in their education. Parent comment that the childminder communicates with them highly effectively and knows their children well. n The childminder frequently evaluates her provision to help strengthen her practice. She regularly updates her professional development and uses her new knowledge to benefit children. For example, recent training has helped her to reflect on the different ways that children learn. n Children's health and well-being is embedded into the childminder's curriculum.

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For instance, children plant and harvest fruit and vegetables. They delight in watering and caring for them, and learn where food comes from. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure they provide well-balanced meals and snacks for their children. At meal times, she engages children in

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23 May 2024 discussion about the importance of making healthy choices and leading a healthy life style. She ensures children have opportunities for fresh air and exercise every day. n The childminder provides first hand experiences for children to learn about similarities and differences in the wider world. For instance, children delight in sharing words and songs in their home languages. They take part in key cultural celebrations, which helps them to learn about the festivals and home backgrounds of their friends. n The childminder supports children's independence skills well. She gives children gentle reminders to tidy away toys when they have finished playing with them, and they respond swiftly. Children independently put on their own shoes ready for outdoor play. They wash their hands, find their own lunchbox, and open containers and packages confidently. This supports school readiness. n The childminder accurately assesses children's on-going progress. She plans a

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varied curriculum that focuses on their next steps in learning. For example, children show good coordination skills as they paint fishes. They explore colour mixing and discuss the tones and patterns that they are forming. The childminder asks children questions to help build on their developing language and communication. However, on occasion, in her enthusiasm, she does not give children time to process their thoughts, to help build on their thinking skills and express their own ideas. n The childminder supports children's early literacy skills well. For example, she reads books of interest to children and actively engages them in stories. Children manipulate and roll play dough, which helps to develop the small muscles in their hands and fingers. They enjoy creative art activities and practise using a variety of resources, such as glue sticks and paint brushes.

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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 support for children to think things through for themselves and express their own views and ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433236 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10335519 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 19 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Charvill near Reading, Berkshire. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm for most weeks of the year. She offers funded early education for two,- three,- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the implementation of the curriculum during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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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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