Childminder EY488773

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 June 2018 Not applicable

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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 an excellent understanding of early child development and how to challenge children appropriately to even higher levels of learning. Her observation and assessment systems are precise, and she plans activities meticulously, to ensure all children make outstanding progress.  Partnerships with parents are highly effective. Parents write that the childminder is 'amazing' and that, 'Her practice keeps exceeding their expectations'. They say that they, 'Can tell she takes a real pride in her job and that the happiness and well-being of the children in her care are clearly at the forefront of all she does'.  The childminder continuously strives for excellence and gains inspiration for improvements from her extensive research, her co-childminders and her wider professional network. She creates highly stimulating learning environments inside and outside, and helps children to make fresh and exciting discoveries each day.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is an exceptional role model. She rapidly nurtures children's self- confidence, self-awareness and creativity. Children learn the value of being gentle and kind, thoughtful to others and persistent in problem solving.  The childminder and her co-childminders work extremely well together to secure excellent outcomes for the children in their care. Children are ready for school and the school staff are well informed about each child's needs, interests and achievements.

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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

 extend the older children's knowledge of potential safety considerations in preparation for using higher level technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed, listened to and talked with children as they played indoors and during outdoor activities.  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 raising outcomes for children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is also an experienced nursery practitioner who meets the exceptionally high standards she sets for herself in leadership and management. Parents are extremely complimentary about the quality of care and teaching their children receive. The childminder promptly shares her perceptive observations and professional knowledge with parents and is highly respectful of their views and aspirations for their children. She monitors children's achievements very closely to help her build on their strengths and address any gaps or delays in their development promptly. Children thrive in her care. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant in updating her knowledge and alert to child protection issues. She knows precisely how to respond to any such concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The highly qualified childminder has excellent teaching skills. She knows each child's current interests and plans a wide range of rich and varied experiences to help children make rapid progress in their learning. For example, when children are interested in insects, the childminder shows them how to use magnifying glasses to search for them in different habitats in the garden. Children master greater control of different writing materials and choose between clipboards, whiteboards and chalkboards to represent what they see and find. The childminder arranges outings to centres with tropical rainforests and wild meadows. Children talk enthusiastically about their more in-depth observations and check reference books and other literature to make closer comparisons.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is highly receptive and responsive to the needs of each child. She has a gentle and respectful way of engaging children and quickly secures their trust and affection. Young children quickly settle in and rapidly gain confidence in making new friends and voicing their own ideas. The childminder places a high priority on developing children's independence in time for school and their ability to make healthy choices about their lifestyles. Children are quick to try nutritious home-cooked meals, and sow, nurture and harvest fruit and vegetables. They learn the value of cleaning their teeth regularly. Older children develop high levels of independence. For example, they eagerly take more responsibility for tasks, such as setting the table and using household technology. However, the childminder recognises that children need higher levels of skill and resilience to prepare them for more advanced technology in the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make rapid progress in their learning. Toddlers are quick to learn to say 'please' and 'thank you' without being prompted. They hear appropriate language modelled clearly and frequently. They swiftly learn to use it to find things out and express their intentions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488773 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 1023730 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She works from her home in Spencer's Wood, Berkshire, with her husband and a colleague, both of whom are also registered childminders. The childminding service operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and offers holiday club provision. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education to children aged three and four years. She is qualified at level 6 and holds a Degree in Early Childhood Studies.

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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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