Childminder, Out-of school day care in Reading

This provision meets requirements

Children are warmly welcomed into this home-from-home environment. The childminder ensures that strong routines are embedded. For example, children routinely take off their shoes, hang up their coats and wash their hands on arrival. This supports children's independence. Children know what is expected of them and quickly feel safe and comfortable in their environment.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder provides a wealth of engaging resources. This enables children to make independent choices about what they want to do, based on their interests. For example, some children build with construction bricks, while others build paper aeroplanes or play board games. The childminder actively listens to the children and shows them respect. Children in turn show kindness and respect towards each other. For instance, older children help younger children understand the rules of a board game.

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This provision meets requirements

Children have regular access to fresh air and exercise. When walking back from school, the childminder teaches the children about road safety. They also visit the local park. Children access the large garden, where they play games, observe the fish in the pond and can learn about the different vegetables growing in the vegetable patch. This supports children to be safe and healthy.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well and meets their individual needs. She encourages the children to read their books from school. The childminder spends time listening to the children read, while other children read to each other. She provides a quiet area to read with the children who are less confident. This helps children build their confidence and develop a love of stories. n Children behave well. The childminder helps children resolve their conflicts. She talks to children about how they could greet people that they are excited to see. She encourages them to think of alternative ways they could approach situations. This helps the children develop skills to manage their own behaviour in the future. n The childminder provides healthy meals for the children. Both parents and children comment that the food provided is a highlight of their time here. The childminder caters for dietary requirements and goes out of her way to

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accommodate preferences. Alternative options are provided, so children feel included and do not miss out. n Children build an awareness about differences and similarities. The childminder uses everyday experiences and cultural celebrations to teach children about diversity. For example, they share books on different religions, festivals and

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23 September 2024 celebrations. This helps develop children's understanding of modern Britain. n The childminder supports and supervises her assistants appropriately. They have a good understanding of their roles and responsibilities. In a small number of instances where assistants are less experienced, the childminder steps in and models how to engage and deal with situations more effectively. This helps to develop the assistants' skills and provide a more consistent approach to dealing with children's behaviour. n Parents speak highly of the care the childminder provides, saying children 'learn life skills and thrive'. The childminder provides regular feedback and updates on the children. She invites children and their parents to stay and play while gathering information to support new children with their transition. This means that children become familiar with the setting and the childminder, helping them

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to quickly settle. n The childminder ensures that all mandatory training, such as paediatric first-aid and safeguarding is completed by all assistants. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and completes additional training to further her knowledge and skills. For example, she recently completed training in dealing with trauma, deepening her understanding of children's behaviour.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536018 Local authority Reading Inspection number 10360046 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 18 Number of children on roll 29 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in August 2016. She lives in Caversham, in Reading, Berkshire. She works Monday to Friday, operating before school and after-school care only. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 8.40am and from 3pm to 6pm, term time only. The childminder has a level 3 qualification and employs assistants who work with her.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector reviewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her provision to meet the needs of the children. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder, her assistants and the children. n The inspector talked to the childminder's assistants at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working with the children.

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Inspection activities

23 September 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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