Childminder, Out-of school day care in Wokingham

This provision meets requirements

The childminder creates an exciting and stimulating environment based on children's ages and interests. Children freely choose from a wide range of resources. The childminder values children's ideas by involving them when purchasing new play equipment. This gives children a sense of ownership. They delight in their choices and fully immerse themselves in play, showing high levels of enjoyment and engagement. For instance, children spend a long time exploring and creating scenarios with the small-world toys. The childminder offers generous praise and highly values children's contributions.

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Children's behaviour is impeccable. They are kind and respectful towards others and demonstrate impressive manners. Older children readily support the younger ones in everything they do. All children compliment one another's achievements, such as their drawings, which helps to raise children's levels of self-worth.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder offers immense emotional and practical support for all children. She exhibits a genuine enthusiasm and joins in children's games readily. The childminder actively involves children in deep discussions of topics they find interesting. For instance, she joins children for snack time after school and listens intently to their stories about their eventful day at school. These interactions show the close relationships they have formed with her. Children develop a true sense of belonging, feeling safe and secure in the childminder's capable hands.

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n Children's safety is paramount. The childminder teaches them to be attentive when walking to and from school with her. Children know that there are rules in place to ensure they stay safe, for example walking on pavements away from the kerb and waiting patiently with the childminder prior to crossing the road. This provides children with the essential skills needed for future life. n The provision offers daily opportunities for children to be active in the fresh air. After school, children enjoy taking part in physical play at the local park. They play running games and use the large equipment with confidence. This helps to enhance children's emotional well-being, as well as keeping fit and healthy. n Children's independence is promoted very well. Routines are well established. During these times, children are encouraged to take responsibility for their self- care. As soon as children arrive from school in the afternoon, they hang up their

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coats and bags, then wash hands for snack. The childminder uses snack time to talk about topics, such as healthy eating. Children regularly try new tastes and textures, which sparks further interesting discussions. n The childminder talks to children about similarities and differences beyond their

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27 November 2024 own experiences. For example, she associates children's drawings to henna patterns. This reminds children about Diwali, the Indian festival of light, and helps to raise their awareness of other cultures, celebrations and traditions. n Children are extremely creative and love to express themselves. For instance, they take great pride in producing pieces of jewellery out of craft materials. Children love to make things for others and make them feel happy. The childminder facilitates children's love for role play. Children often play 'teachers' and 'children', acting out different parts of their school day. This helps them to become imaginative thinkers. n The childminder provides a consistent approach towards children recognising their emotions and taking responsibility to self-regulate. She suggests using various strategies to support children to manage their own feelings, such as having access to specific items for comfort, when needed. These ideas are

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shared with school and parents, so that children become more resilient. n Partnerships between the childminder, parents and school teachers are trusted and effective. At pick up from school, the childminder finds out about children's school day from the school teachers, which helps her to care for them accordingly. Children have the opportunity to play actively or relax. Moments of calm help children to rest after their busy school day. The childminder conveys messages from school to parents on collection from her home. This ensures a shared and continued approach to each child's care. n The experienced and committed childminder keenly reviews the provision she offers and makes improvements to benefit children. She does this in a variety of ways, such as asking parents and children for feedback. The childminder researches and reads articles, as well as accesses online training to keep her knowledge updated. She also connects with other local childminders to share

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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 EY542856 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 10368046 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 6 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Finchampstead, Berkshire. She operates Monday to Wednesday, from 7.30am to 8.50am and 3.15pm to 5.20pm, term time only. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation. n Parents shared their views of the care their children receive with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

27 November 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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