Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 October 2015 22 March 2010

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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

 Children make exceptional progress from their starting points. The childminder uses sharply focused assessments to plan inspirational experiences that children enjoy and that give them ample time to think and explore their own ideas.  The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder provides high quality learning experiences at her home and in the local community. Children are enthusiastic and motivated to explore, experiment and learn.  The qualified childminder evaluates the quality of her practice exceptionally well. She applies the knowledge she gains through training and her own research, to enhance her outstanding understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses her self- evaluation to consistently strengthen her provision and improve the learning outcomes for children.  The childminder creates a vibrant and interesting learning environment. She encourages children to be actively involved in identifying, assessing and managing any

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This provision is outstanding

possible risks in the environment where they play. Children's safety and well-being is the childminder's highest priority.  Children learn superb social skills from the childminder. For example, they show great kindness to each other, develop good table manners and practise making social conversation with friends of different ages.  The childminder has established excellent partnerships with parents and other professionals involved in children's care and learning. She is skilled in using the shared knowledge to provide exceptional levels of continuity in children's care and learning.

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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

 implement plans to enrich the exciting outdoor environment to promote children's large physical movement skills even further.

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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 policies and discussed the 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 information exchanged 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has an extensive understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has high expectations for all children. Children respond with enthusiasm to her inspirational teaching and make rapid progress. The childminder monitors children's achievements very closely to help her build on their strengths and address any gaps or delays in their development. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children to continually improve her service. She values and uses the outdoor area regularly to promote learning for children who learn best in this environment. For example, young children become engrossed as they dig, plant and investigate nature. The childminder follows targeted improvement plans to adapt her provision to improve outcomes; for instance, the next steps include further development of outdoor provision to provide additional opportunities to promote children's large scale

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

physical movements. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an exceptionally thorough knowledge of how to safeguard children and manage any concerns she may have about their welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder is exceptionally good at promoting children's learning through play. Her excellent interactions challenge children's thinking at exactly the appropriate level. The childminder swiftly captures children's interests and builds on their enthusiasm for learning. For example, she extends children's fascination with wild animals with a range of highly stimulating resources and rhymes. Young children quickly learn to pronounce names, such as 'rhinoceros' and talk about how they use their horn when they charge. The childminder keeps detailed information about children's progress. She shares this regularly with parents and uses it effectively to identify what children need to do next to reach their potential.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is extremely kind and caring. Children form exceptionally warm and secure relationships with her and each other. They develop exemplary social skills, for instance, as they mix with children of different ages after school and on outings into the community. The childminder has a calm and positive manner. She uses every opportunity to model effective ways to defuse and resolve conflict. Children devise their own plans for how they can play cooperatively. Children benefit greatly from excellent opportunities to be physically active in their local environment and in the childminder's garden. For example, they plant and grow a range of vegetables and herbs, which the childminder uses in nutritious and varied home-cooked meals. The childminder ensures children enjoy plenty of fresh air and learn about a healthy diet and lifestyle. Children show enjoyment in their learning and confidence in their own abilities.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children gain a wealth of skills across all areas of learning. They are exceptionally well prepared for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399121 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 830946 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Woodley in Berkshire. She operates her service all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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Telephone number

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