Reed Sharon Anne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2016 19 April 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

 The childminder adeptly exploits the children's own interests to set further challenges. Children show high levels of concentration and perseverance as they take part in activities that include simple addition and subtraction. Children are developing a secure understanding of a range of concepts, such as big and small, and more and less.  The childminder demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of individual children and their current stages of development. She meticulously completes thorough and accurate assessments of the children's attainment and is able to identify any gaps in their learning swiftly.  Excellent settling-in processes enable children and their families to build exceptionally close relationships with the childminder. Children's individual care needs and emotional well-being are met very well at all times.  The indoor and outdoor spaces are used exceptionally well. Children eagerly choose

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This provision is outstanding

what they would like to use from the plentiful resources.  Children develop superb knowledge about the natural world. They speak enthusiastically, make comments and ask questions about the different bugs and insects they identify. The childminder skilfully supports their investigations and encourages their curiosity, for example, encouraging further discussions about the different environments that animals live in.  The childminder uses extremely effective behaviour management strategies, such as distraction and discussion, and helps children to manage their feelings and behaviour.  The childminder regularly shares information about children's progress with parents and other settings that children also attend. She works collaboratively with them, giving examples of the types of activities that she provides for children and discussing children's next steps in 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

 continue to reflect on the quality of teaching and practice, in order to build on and maintain the outstanding levels of provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning, both inside and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning information and a range of documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living within her home.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The qualified and very experienced childminder fully understands her role and responsibility to teach children and keep them safe. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of child protection procedures. She is dedicated to ongoing training and the continual improvement of her practice, to ensure children in her care achieve their very best. The childminder is passionate about the service she provides. Self-evaluation practices are very effective and include the views of the children and their families. The childminder recognises the value of continually reflecting on the quality of teaching and practice, in order to maintain excellent standards. Parents compliment the childminder, her level of commitment and the support offered to themselves and their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children are extremely motivated by the enthusiasm and excellent teaching skills of the childminder. They make exceptional progress in their communication and language development. The childminder skilfully extends children's vocabulary, providing them with continuous opportunities to hear new words during discussions. Children demonstrate high levels of concentration during adult-led activities. They develop excellent social skills and confidently talk with visitors. Children are developing a great interest in literacy. They thoroughly enjoy reading stories with the childminder and recognise that written words convey meaning. Children enjoy writing lists during their imaginative play. They are able to form some letters, such as those from their names, and know the sounds they represent.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children demonstrate their high levels of self-esteem and confidence as they play with their friends. They often call out to the childminder to show her what they can do. Children relish the praise with which the childminder awards them for their efforts. The childminder successfully provides children with regular opportunities to be independent. Children are able to follow complex instructions as they complete set tasks. Their interest in numbers is expertly extended during play. Children become highly engaged as they use tongs to collect small objects that match specific numbers. They offer encouragement to their friends and congratulate them when they achieve. Children know how to keep themselves safe in the sun. They understand that they need to wear hats and sun cream when outdoors to protect their skin from getting burnt.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

The childminder forms superb relationships with parents and other settings that children also attend. This enables her to plan further purposeful learning experiences that complement the learning taking place elsewhere and the emerging interests of individual children. All children make excellent progress in readiness for their move onwards to school. The childminder has very high expectations for all children and provides a superb range of experiences, both inside and outdoors, that boosts their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY137291 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 848159 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Raunds, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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