Nel, Karin

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 August 2015 10 February 2010

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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 childminder demonstrates high-quality practice that consistently meets the needs of the children, and puts their safety and welfare at the heart of what she does.  Children experience exceptional learning opportunities because the childminder has an excellent understanding of how to promote learning. She keeps this up to date with continual training from professional bodies.  Observations of children are used to closely monitor and assess their development. They are precise, with clearly defined targets for their next steps of learning.  The childminder works highly effectively with parents to make sure the learning and care their children receive is an extension of the experiences they have at home.  Children receive a range of activities in the childminder's home and in the local community that encourages them to build excellent communication, physical and social skills, meaning they are particularly well prepared for school.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder works extremely well with others involved in children's learning. This means children's learning needs are quickly identified and exceptionally well met.  The children remain safe because the childminder has an acute understanding of local safeguarding procedures, including what to do if she is concerned for children's safety.  An extremely robust system of self-evaluation means that the childminder continually improves her practice. She regularly seeks the views of others, including parents and other professionals, using them to set realistic and achievable goals.

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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 literacy skills by enabling them to freely access early writing resources in all areas of the home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder is highly skilled at teaching and uses her expert knowledge to deliver exciting activities, which stimulate children's learning. She uses an effective system for observation that produces highly impressive assessments of children's progress. She plans activities that build on children's interests and achievements exceptionally well and children make outstanding progress. Parents are thoroughly involved in their children's development from the outset. The childminder has a strong relationship with the other settings children attend, as they share information about children's learning and their progress. Children are highly motivated to join in play and activities that are exceptionally well planned and promote all areas of learning. The childminder ensures literacy development is well supported, although children are not able to help themselves to writing tools in all environments.

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outstanding

Children have special bonds with the childminder who makes sure they feel safe and secure at all times. She demonstrates a caring and inclusive attitude that means children are treated with respect, and are actively encouraged to treat others in the same way. Children's safety is treated as paramount; the childminder implements meticulous policies and procedures to make sure they are protected from harm. In particular, special consideration is given to minimise hazards when children stay overnight. The childminder's home is extremely well presented and overall, resourced very effectively. Children are very well behaved because the rules and boundaries set by the childminder are made clear. Children learn about people in their community, those who can help them, and what they need to do to keep themselves safe. They learn to use tools safely and gain confidence as they participate in challenging activities. Children are extremely well prepared for their

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provision is outstanding

The childminder's provision is inspiring. She makes outstanding use of the knowledge and skills gained through training to plan and provide for children's individual needs. She collaborates with other professionals to help keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder uses the network around her and the views of parents to continually develop her service. She involves parents extensively in targeting any improvements, through daily discussions, feedback and written evaluations of her practice. This means the childminder drives improvements that directly improve children's experiences and learning. She has a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities and is proactive in offering early support for children and helping them prepare for their move to new settings or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395656 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 830671 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Stone, Buckinghamshire, and holds an appropriate level 3 qualification. She offers care from 7.30am to 6pm every day, all year round, including overnight care. She is in receipt of free education funding for children aged three and four years.

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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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