Wigmore Susan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 August 2015 29 June 2010

p.1

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

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

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

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

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

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

p.1

This provision is outstanding

 The highly experienced childminder makes frequent observations and clear assessments of children's learning and development. This supports her planning and delivery of high quality teaching so that all children make the best possible progress given their starting points.  The learning environment is highly stimulating with excellent resources that capture children's interest and imagination. Children are extremely well motivated and enthusiastic to explore and create as the childminder helps them extend their ideas.  Children are happy and secure in this supportive and nurturing home. They develop secure attachments and positive relationships with the childminder, members of her family and other children who attend.  Children's well-being is paramount to the childminder. She has an excellent understanding of how to safeguard and protect children's welfare. She follows daily risk assessments and procedures to ensure children are at minimal risk to any harm.

p.1

This provision is outstanding

 Children benefit from excellent quality teaching as the childminder routinely reflects on her own practice and challenges herself to increasingly high levels of competence.  The childminder has excellent partnerships with parents. This ensures there is effective continuity in children's care and learning. Parents are exceedingly complimentary regarding the care, commitment and teaching the childminder provides.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 extend further the very good use of information and guidance to develop the best possible understanding of ways to support children with specific learning needs.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed care routines and teaching, and the impact of these on children's safety, welfare and learning.  The inspector reviewed records and procedures relating to safeguarding, risk assessment, health and safety, and discussed a range of other procedures relating to children's safety and welfare with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, the childminder's planning and evaluation of activities, and how she exchanges information with parents.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and reviewed written communication from parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about the impact of her training, experience and practice on children's well-being, learning and development.

p.2

who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder provides exceptionally high quality care and teaching. She works closely with parents to establish consistent expectations for children's behaviour and their current achievements. This information helps her plan rich, varied and purposeful experiences for children. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to practise the next steps in their learning and development. Children make excellent progress because the childminder knows how to inspire and challenge them as they explore their own interests and play imaginatively. The childminder keeps parents exceedingly well informed of their children's daily activities and overall progress. Their supporting letters clearly confirm outstanding levels of provision where children flourish in their personal, social and emotional development and in the range of skills they need for school.

p.3

outstanding

Children soon become part of the childminder's vibrant, nurturing and interested family and thrive in their care. They benefit enormously from the attention of their experienced childminder who nurtures their skills and shares their enthusiasm for new ventures. Children are confident to mix with different age groups and develop excellent social, communication and language skills. The childminder is extremely effective in working with other settings, such as schools and nurseries, to prepare children emotionally for change and promote their ongoing welfare. Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder provides a wonderful role model, guiding children to respect simple rules and master skills in developing positive relationships. Regular outdoor play and interesting, challenging experiences in the community enrich children's physical well-being. Their independence increases as they explore, learn about safety and take well-supervised risks in their play.

p.3

provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of her role and responsibilities in protecting children. She clearly understands what to do should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder is highly proactive in using information gained from online training and updates to enhance her policies and daily procedures. She keeps children very safe in her care and out in the community. The childminder has an extensive knowledge of how to implement all the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage to a very high standard. This is the result of appropriate qualifications, years of self- reflection, comprehensive evaluation of her practice and her strong drive to improve her services for children. The childminder thoroughly reviews children's progress in relation to her practice. She identifies improvements that have the maximum effect upon supporting children in her care and is currently seeking ways to further assist children at risk for

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 117085 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 840083 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 June 2010

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Shinfield, near Reading, Berkshire. She operates her service all year round from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. To receive regular email alerts about new publications, including survey reports and school inspection reports, please visit our website and go to ‘Subscribe’.

p.5

Telephone number

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

p.5