Childminder in Wokingham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes how she will plan an engaging curriculum that promotes children's learning and development. She understands how to incorporate children's interests into enjoyable activities that widen their experiences. The childminder is aware of how to encourage and promote children's communication and language. For example, she explains how she will regularly share books to help promote children's vocabulary and their love of reading. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. She explains how she will promote this through providing healthy foods and by encouraging the children to be physically active. For instance, the childminder plans to provide regular opportunities for woodland walks where children can build their stamina and develop their gross motor skills. n The childminder understands the importance of building successful relationships

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with parents. For example, she describes how she will gather key information from parents to learn about children's likes and dislikes. The childminder describes how she will share information verbally and through online messages, about children's well-being and progress. This will help to promote continued learning at home. n The childminder knows to share and gather information with other settings that children may also attend. She explains how this will help to provide consistency in their care and learning. n The childminder understands her role to help children feel safe and secure in her care. She describes how she will offer gradual settling-in periods to help her build trusting relationships with children. The childminder explains how she will support children to manage their feelings. For example, by teaching them to understand how they are feeling and offering strategies to help them to manage

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these big emotions. n The childminder reflects effectively on the provision that she offers. She recognises the importance of seeking the views and suggestions of parents and children to make improvements. The childminder engages in professional development opportunities to develop her knowledge and skills further. For instance, recent training has improved her understanding of how to support children with allergies and intolerances. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder understands the procedure she must follow if an allegation is made against her or a household member.

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This provision meets requirements

25 November 2024 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 2695767 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10368407 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 1 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Wokingham, Berkshire. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder.

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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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25 November 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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