Childminder in West Berkshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she plans a varied curriculum that meets the individual needs of all children. She describes how she assesses children's learning and supports them to achieve their next steps in their development. The childminder talks about how she builds on children's independence skills so that they have the necessary skills for their eventual move on to school. n The childminder describes how she shares information with parents about their children's ongoing progress. She understands the importance of working together and giving parents ideas and guidance on how to support their children's learning at home. n The childminder demonstrates how she continues to improve her knowledge, such as through discussion with other local childminders and researching early years topics. She describes how this helps to ensure that her understanding of current guidance is up to date. n The childminder regularly undertakes safeguarding training. She is aware of the

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potential signs and symptoms that may indicate a concern about a child's welfare. She understands the local authority's procedures to follow to report her concerns. n The childminder has a system of daily checks and risk assessments to minimise any potential hazards to children in her home and during outings. The childminder describes how she teaches children to identify and manage risks to keep themselves safe. n The childminder shows a secure knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's positive behaviour and emotional well-being. She describes how she helps children learn how to manage their feelings and emotions. The childminder talks about how she sensitively supports children to understand her expectations, boundaries and rules, in an age-appropriate way. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's health and physical well-being. She explains how she provides children with daily fresh air,

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in her garden as well as on regular outings to places of interest. She knows to teach them about the importance of regular exercise, good hygiene routines and eating healthy food.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY277510 Local authority West Berkshire Inspection number 10350983 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 2 Date of previous inspection 24 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Newbury, Berkshire. The childminder operates on Thursday and Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

26 June 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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26 June 2024 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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