Lorincz, Simona Monica

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 2015 3 September 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder follows extremely effective procedures and practices that protect children from harm. This helps her to manage the safety and well-being of children exceptionally well.  Children's opinions are actively sought by the childminder and their views are respected and listened to. This helps involve children extremely well in making decisions, including plans for activities.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of each child's level of learning and development. She has very high expectations of all children and meticulously plans exciting and relevant activities to meet the individual needs of them. As a result, children make rapid progress and are ready for their next steps in learning and starting school.  Children's behaviour is exceptionally good. They speak politely to each other and cooperate while playing together. The childminder is an inspiring role model with her calm and caring approach. As a result, children feel very secure and have an extremely

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This provision is outstanding

strong bond with the childminder.  Children are very excited and eager to join in the highly interesting activities provided by the childminder. They very actively explore the nurturing learning environment, which supports their progress in all areas of learning extremely well.  Partnerships with parents, schools and other professionals are highly effective. This shared approach to meeting children's care and learning needs means they flourish.  The childminder increases her knowledge and understanding about children's learning and welfare extremely well. She attends regular training and actively seeks out information to continuously improve outcomes for children.

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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

 use all possible ways to strengthen children's understanding of daily routines and what is going to happen next.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children engage in a variety of activities indoors and outside.  The inspector and childminder discussed the learning opportunities provided in planned activities.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records and policies that the childminder uses in her setting.  The inspector took account of parents' views by reading references written by them.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has an outstanding understanding of her responsibility to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She continually reflects on her practice and uses feedback from parents, children and professionals to set targets for even further improvement. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of safeguarding. She refreshes her knowledge regularly to ensure she has a current knowledge and understanding of her responsibilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Parents are very involved in their children's learning. The childminder provides excellent opportunities to help parents support their children's learning at home. For example, parents are welcome to borrow resources from her setting to help children continue their learning at home. The childminder interacts exceptionally well with the children. She talks to them at their level of understanding and very skilfully uses questions and comments. As a result, children's language and communication skills flourish. The childminder completes thorough observations of children's achievements and tracks their development very closely. Therefore, she is extremely knowledgeable about children's progress and any specific support they may need. The childminder teaches children about the wider world and the local community. For instance, she has a wide range of meaningful resources and children celebrate festivals and events. As a result, they develop an excellent

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

understanding of the people and cultures around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is extremely aware of children's individual needs and responds to these with exceptional care. For example, she sensitively comforts them with hugs and cuddles when needed. Children settle very quickly and easily as they feel extremely safe with the very kind and gentle childminder. At times, children do not always have a thorough knowledge of routines to further support their understanding about what happens next. Children have an impressive understanding of possible risks and how to stay safe. For example, they wait patiently for the childminder before going up the stairs sensibly, holding the rail without prompting. Children are exceptionally confident in their self-care and learn to be responsible. For instance, they independently put away their belongings. The childminder organises outdoor activities and resources very effectively so that children continue their learning and develop physical skills exceptionally well.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children's starting points are established extremely well. This means the childminder develops an excellent understanding of their learning needs to plan for their further progress. Precise assessments of children's progress help identify any gaps in their learning so that these can be quickly addressed. Children develop a wide range of skills that contribute extremely well to their readiness for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY380661 Local authority Slough Inspection number 1016772 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 3 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Slough, Berkshire. The childminder provides her service all year round, except for family holidays, on weekdays from 7am to 6pm. She is willing to offer flexible times if needed.

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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

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Telephone number

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