Childminder EY406681

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n The childminder is passionate about providing children with exciting activities that spark joy and curiosity. For example, she describes organising sports tournaments or arranging 'flash dances', where children come together to share a joint experience. These opportunities help children develop positive attitudes towards play and learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of building children's resilience. She details how this enables them to make independent and informed choices. For example, the childminder focuses on teaching young children self-care skills, such as dressing themselves. She understands that these experiences help children develop independence and confidence. n The childminder has effective systems to track children's development. She understands how to support those with differing needs. For example, the childminder explains how to make referrals to other professionals, such as the

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local authority, when children require additional support in their development. This ensures that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities in ensuring the safety of children. She explains how she carries out regular risk assessments of her setting, such as checking the garden for any hazards. In addition, she is passionate about teaching children how to keep themselves safe. For example, when walking back from school, she encourages them to walk in pairs or in a single file to promote safe practices. n The childminder is reflective in her practice. She demonstrates a strong commitment to her continuous professional development. Recently, she has completed training to further support children's emotional regulation and to strengthen their understanding of behaviour expectations. This enables her to

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continually enhance and improve her practice over time. n The childminder recognises the importance of maintaining effective communication with other settings and schools that children attend. For example, she attends meetings with parents to discuss children's interventions at school. Furthermore, she understands the need to ensure that the support provided can be mirrored in her care. This promotes continuity of care and learning for children. n The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to explore the world around them and develop a sense of their community. The childminder achieves this through a range of local outings. For instance, the childminder plans to take children on regular visits to local parks, woodlands and nature trails. These experiences aim to expose children to the natural environment. n The childminder is enthusiastic about building strong partnerships with parents.

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She understands how to involve them in their children's learning. For example, the childminder uses daily verbal feedback and shares children's next steps to support learning at home. She explains how she has previously worked with parents to promote healthy eating, both in her setting and at home. This

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29 September 2025 collaborative approach helps children to make good progress in their development.

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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 EY406681 Local authority Reading Inspection number 10407603 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 21 Date of previous inspection 14 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Caversham, near Reading, Berkshire. The childminder works before and after school, with some sessions offered in the school holidays with prior arrangement. The childminder works with eight assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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29 September 2025 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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29 September 2025 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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