Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 September 2015 9 February 2012

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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 is highly qualified, and she is capable of juggling and meeting the individual needs of children in different age groups. She understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage extremely well and implements them very effectively.  Children show superb levels of engagement in their learning. The childminder seizes and creates inspirational experiences and gives children time to think and develop their own ideas. Experienced teaching helps children make excellent progress in their learning.  The childminder has an exceptionally thorough knowledge of how to safeguard children and manage any concerns she may have about their welfare. She reassures children by her presence, which makes them feel secure in her care.  Children learn how to assess and manage small risks for themselves in everyday play. They learn to adapt to the needs of other people as the childminder guides them to

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This provision is outstanding

kick balls away from toddlers and build their constructions to the side of the patio.  Children behave extremely well for their ages. They are highly cooperative because the childminder consistently models and encourages respectful attitudes.  The childminder demonstrates an excellent commitment when working with other professionals, agencies and parents. Consequently, she secures any additional support that children require, in order to promote their future progress.  Parental partnerships are exceptionally productive as both parties share termly reviews, holiday updates and daily news. This enables the childminder and parents to share and build on children's interests, enthusiasm and achievements in a very timely manner.

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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

 extend the excellent play opportunities in the garden to further encourage children to cooperate as they investigate.

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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 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is a qualified and experienced primary school teacher. Her monitoring of children's progress is precise. This helps her to prepare activities that are interesting, pitched suitably high and that capture children's enthusiasm for learning. The childminder is highly effective in preparing children for the next stage in their learning: in the community, at nursery and for school. Children in her care make excellent progress and learn to manage change very well. The childminder is quick to keep up to date with new guidance. She is proactive in searching out help, supervision and training to improve her practice even further. Consequently, children benefit from a wealth of ideas, current research and best practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of the key issues in relation to child protection. She is vigilant in minimising risks and keeping children safe. Children feel safe in her presence and confidently explore

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

new challenges as they know her attentive care and nurturing keeps them from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder's excellent interactions enhance children's learning considerably. She talks to them about what they are doing and helps them think through events while they make observations in the community. For example, they watch builders work excavators and re-tile roofs. The childminder gives children many opportunities to wonder, reflect, sequence events and think through problems. Their language flourishes as the childminder links their experiences with their own play and shares their discoveries with their parents. Partnerships with parents, other providers and professionals are highly reflective and enriching. This has a significant impact on meeting children's care and learning needs, and supports continuity between home and childcare.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder creates a well-organised, welcoming and homely environment. She establishes warm and secure relationships with children, and meets the needs of the different age groups in a calm and positive manner. Therefore, children have a strong sense of belonging, are emotionally secure and self-confident. The childminder pitches her expectations appropriately high as she encourages children's growing independence. For example, she challenges toddlers' listening and understanding by asking them to find their shoes. She talks through older children's plans with them, giving them time to finish their activities and to try putting their own shoes on when they are ready. Children become confident in their own abilities and are curious to explore and persevere with challenges from an early age. They enjoy many adventures together in the large garden; however, their current sand and digging areas do not effectively support group investigation.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children show superb levels of engagement and progress in their learning as the childminder builds upon their curiosity and gives them time to think through their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431113 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 823662 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Woodley, Berkshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has Qualified Teacher Status and holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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