Childminder in Slough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2018 3 September 2015

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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 has a professional determination to reach and sustain high standards across all areas of her practice. This is evident in the exceptional level of improvement she has undertaken to help children to safely and independently access the rich learning environments she creates.  The childminder uses her accurate assessments and astute professional judgement to identify children's achievements and needs. She wastes no time in acting on any concerns she has and works sensitively with parents and carers to address delays and promote strengths in children's learning.  Parents recognise that the childminder goes above and beyond their expectations to support children's individual needs. She is swift to develop highly effective relationships with outside agencies and act on guidance to raise outcomes for children.  Children are animated and joyful in their play. They listen courteously to adults, respect

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This provision is outstanding

that privileges come with responsibility and take pride in doing a good job. Older children provide good role models for younger children and they interact well together.  Children make excellent rates of progress and are exceptionally well prepared for school emotionally, physically and academically. They are enthusiastic to try new activities and are able to pursue their interests with increasing levels of independence. Children take an interest in eating a balanced diet to strengthen their muscles.

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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 ways to further promote early, accurate identification of children who may have specific special educational needs and strengthen interventions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed, listened to and talked with children as they played indoors and during outdoor play.  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 from their written communication.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about the impact of her training, experience and practice on raising outcomes for children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is a skilled and dedicated professional. She is highly experienced in working with people who have special educational needs and/or disabilities and continues this focus in her work with young children. The childminder monitors children's progress extremely well. She provides an inspiring range of learning experiences that is matched precisely to children's specific needs. She deftly links these with children's current interests and they flourish. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of child protection and ensures children's safety is paramount. For example, she researches online safety and discusses appropriate levels of guidance with children to develop their understanding and resilience early.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is exceptionally good at developing children's enthusiasm for learning about the world around them. Children take increasing amounts of responsibility for caring for the environment. For example, they practise putting on gloves and using different tools to clean, organise and store their toys. They tidy up after themselves and learn to recognise different materials in food packaging and waste craft materials. They become increasingly skilled and independent in recycling. The childminder reflects carefully on the quality of her teaching and the impact she has on raising children's self-confidence and progress to higher levels. She has high expectations for all children and keeps herself focused on helping them achieve the next steps in their learning amidst all the fun they are having. However, early interventions require higher levels of skill and this is her next priority.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder surrounds children with warmth, stability and security. They know they are loved and valued, settle in quickly and thrive in her care. Children's starting points are very different and the childminder promotes their self-esteem and confidence in abundance. She balances this with clear boundaries where they are needed and many opportunities for children to take pride in their achievements. The childminder consistently models her high expectations for children's behaviour. They rapidly learn good manners and show their respect for others. Children work and play well together.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children rapidly grow in confidence and skill. Babies enjoy exploring new experiences. Toddlers, secure in the exceptionally nurturing environment, become curious to explore and enjoy developing their own interests. Older children make excellent progress in all areas of their learning and development in time for starting school. For example, they use pencils, scissors and sticky tape with increasing levels of precision. Children recognise and write some numbers and letters. They weigh, measure, compare and sort items well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441467 Local authority Slough Inspection number 1131800 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Slough. She operates each weekday from 7am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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