Childminder in Reading

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 April 2015 6 February 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is excellent because the childminder has an exceptional knowledge of the learning and development needs of the children in her care. She plans activities that significantly challenge children and she demonstrates high expectations. As a result, children make rapid progress from their starting points.  Partnerships with parents and other providers are highly effective. Detailed information is shared regularly. This provides excellent continuity for children.  Robust safeguarding procedures ensure children are safe in the childminder's care. She has an excellent understanding of her responsibility to protect children and implements her policies effectively.  The childminder forms secure and nurturing relationships with the children. As a result, children develop high levels of self-esteem and confidence.  The childminder provides an environment that is rich in language. Consequently,

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This provision is outstanding

children articulate well and become very confident communicators.  The childminder is highly reflective and continuously strives to improve her practice. She considers parents' and children's views to provide excellent outcomes for children.  The childminder offers children lots of excellent opportunities to develop their creative skills through music and a variety of creative resources. However, there is scope to offer an even greater variety of media and materials outside.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance children's creative skills further, by providing an even greater variety of media and materials in their outdoor play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector read parents' feedback to gain their views.  The inspector observed children and the childminder during play.  The inspector examined a sample of policies, children's records and other documents.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children flourish and make excellent progress in all areas of learning and development because the childminder has an outstanding knowledge of how they learn. She embraces children's interests and takes advantage of spontaneous opportunities to inspire them. Children confidently ask questions to further their understanding and the childminder engages them in meaningful conversations. Children make excellent progress in their communication, language and literacy skills. The childminder teaches them letters and sounds, and raises their keen interest in stories. For example, during the inspection, the childminder encouraged children to act out a story by playing different roles. They discussed what they would wear and dressed up using their creative skills. The childminder has high expectations of children and extends their learning at every opportunity. She uses mathematical language to help children to learn about different

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who attend. This is outstanding

concepts. She celebrates different festivals with children and, through highly effective questions, children learn about the world around them.

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outstanding

The childminder creates an extremely nurturing and welcoming environment where children form very secure attachments. Children behave exceptionally well and respond positively to the childminder's consistent praise and encouragement. The childminder teaches children to keep safe by practising the emergency evacuation drill, and through discussions about road safety when on outings. She successfully teaches children about healthy lifestyles, including good hygiene and healthy eating. Regular trips to the woods, the parks and surrounding areas allow children to explore the local environment. These enriching experiences promote children's physical well-being significantly. The childminder supports the children extremely well and consequently, they become confident and eager learners. This prepares them exceptionally well for their eventual move to pre-school, or school.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder demonstrates a highly competent approach to all aspects of her work with children. She ensures that she keeps her assistant up to date about the children in her care. The childminder plans challenging and enjoyable learning experiences for all children and monitors their development exceptionally well. She attends regular training to enhance her outstanding practice. This helps to ensure excellent outcomes for children. The childminder has a secure understanding of what would give her concerns about a child's welfare and carries out regular risk assessments to safeguard children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430253 Local authority Reading Inspection number 823584 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 11 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire. Her husband is registered as an assistant. The childminder works every day for most of the year.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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