Childminder in Wokingham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 December 2015 25 June 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

 Children are highly enthusiastic and mix easily with children of different ages. Their behaviour is exemplary. They show exceptionally mature and positive attitudes to others.  The childminder is highly organised and demonstrates a sustained commitment to improving her already excellent practice. She continues to evaluate her high-quality provision to ensure the children receive excellent care and play experiences.  The childminder's excellent partnerships with parents and schools promote highly effective communication, and continuity in children's learning and care.  The childminder has an exemplary understanding of how to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Children feel confident, safe and secure in a highly caring and nurturing environment.  Children form exceptionally warm and secure relationships with the childminder and each other. The childminder expertly promotes their social skills as they play together

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This provision is outstanding

and encourages them to share, take turns and help each other.

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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

 strengthen further the interests of children who enjoy playing outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all adult household members.  The inspector reviewed policies and discussed the procedures relating to children's safety and welfare with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the children as she joined the childminder when she collected them from school.  The inspector observed care routines, and the impact of these on children's safety and welfare.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and reviewed written communication from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Children benefit enormously from the care and guidance of this exceptional and experienced childminder. Parents think extremely highly of her and children respect her warmth and gentle authority. The outstanding childminder continues to keep up to date with all government requirements through her professional network, research and online training. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to act appropriately should she have concerns about child protection, wherever she is in the community. She checks her provision precisely and meticulously, and focuses on specific areas for improvement. Her risk assessments and adaptation of her new house are thorough and highly effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is calm and listens carefully as children talk about their day. Children relax in her care and know she values and respects their opinions. The childminder enhances children's emotional well-being and helps them to be extremely confident in their choices and achievements. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of each child and enables them to freely choose their preferred toys and resources. She currently provides slightly fewer play opportunities for children who enjoy developing their interests outdoors. Nevertheless, children enjoy regular trips to the park and are preparing for an end of term treat to a local restaurant. They are extremely willing to have a go at new experiences at the childminder's home and as they explore the local community together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides an extremely bright, welcoming and homely environment, and establishes highly effective care practices. She places the highest priority on updating her professional policies, procedures and first-aid training to help keep children safe. Children understand that rules about internet safety are crucial to help keep them safe. They learn that with privilege comes responsibility, as they see older children take small steps to greater independence during every day routines. Parents are exceptionally pleased with the seamless support and care she gives them and their children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY222667 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 826369 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Woodley, Berkshire. She offers before and after school care during term time only.

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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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Telephone number

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