Ward, Katrina Frances Lynette

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2016 16 March 2011

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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 continues to maintain the very highest standards in all aspects of her work. She ensures her skills and knowledge remain up to date through training and research. She works extremely hard to achieve the best outcomes for all children.  The childminder is extremely successful in involving parents and children in reviewing all that she does. She makes excellent use of this information to plan further improvements to her already outstanding provision.  The childminder is an inspiring teacher. She very skilfully guides all children's learning as they play and explore. Children make outstanding progress.  The childminder provides an excellent range of resources that promote all aspects of learning exceptionally well. She makes excellent use of everyday objects to inspire children to use their imaginations and play creatively.  Children are developing into compassionate, tolerant and resilient young people under

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This provision is outstanding

the childminder's patient guidance. They behave extremely well for their ages.  Children build extremely secure bonds with the childminder. They are completely comfortable in her welcoming and safe home.

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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

 find out even more about children's skills and abilities from the start, to enhance their learning still further.

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Inspection activities

 Inspection activities (no more than five boxes to be completed)  The inspector observed the childminder and the children in the home and garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about the learning that was taking place.  The inspector took account of parents' views.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding, child protection and first aid.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder fulfils the responsibilities of her role exceptionally well. She has a comprehensive understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe and knows what to do if concerned about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is highly reflective. For example, she fully involved parents and children in reviewing and improving outdoor opportunities and her range of technology resources. She has built excellent partnerships with other professionals, such as health visitors and staff at the pre- schools children also attend, to help children develop very well. She regularly reviews each child's progress. and shares this information with parents, to improve children's learning experiences. However, she recognises that she could find out even more about children's skills and abilities when they first start.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder gets to know the children extremely well. She makes excellent use of her observations to build an accurate picture of each child's stage of development. She quickly recognises when children may not be making as rapid progress as possible. Her swift interventions ensure any gaps in learning quickly begin to close. She plans an inspiring range of activities and makes exceptional use of resources outdoors to fully meet the needs of children who prefer to learn outside. The childminder makes excellent decisions about when to become involved in their play and when to let them explore independently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder places extremely high importance on ensuring that children and their families get to know her well. These warm relationships have an extremely positive impact on children's sense of belonging and well-being. She plans an extensive programme of visits before children are left in her care. Children and their families visit her in her home and she makes return visits to their homes too. The childminder meets their physical needs extremely well. Children have plenty of opportunities to play in the fresh air and the childminder provides home-cooked meals and healthy snacks. The childminder successfully creates a calm, nurturing and positive atmosphere where all children feel highly valued and welcome.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

The childminder has high expectations for all children and her outstanding teaching has a very positive impact on outcomes for all children. Children are completely engrossed in their play; for example, as they explore sand and water. They snuggle up in cosy areas to look at books and organise make-believe games. Children clearly see the childminder as someone they can trust. They develop the confidence and the skills they need for their future learning, including at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY263052 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 826603 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Prestwood, Buckinghamshire. She provides care all day Monday to Friday, throughout the year. She receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four years and occasionally works with her registered assistant.

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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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