Childminder 108238

Inspection date 20 February 2019 Previous inspection date 15 January 2016

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder is highly professional and an outstanding communicator and teacher. She mixes her calm and gentle manner with exceptionally high expectations for children. She bases these on her in-depth knowledge of each child's achievements and precisely targets the next steps in their learning. n The childminder makes excellent use of monitoring to check how well children are progressing in all areas of their learning and development. Children make rapid progress. The childminder quickly identifies new vocabulary, concepts and challenges. n The childminder surrounds children in rich language environments. For example, she notes that children are 'intrigued by the glue' and 'elegant in their ballerina outfits'. Children rapidly develop a remarkable command of the English language and use it with confidence. n The childminder is vigilant in keeping children safe as they play. She helps them to understand how to assess and manage small risks through everyday activities. Children

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This provision is outstanding

learn how to bend back the sharp ends of a pipe cleaner. They learn that it is easier to wash pink than black felt-tip pen from their hands. n Outcomes for children are exceptionally good across all areas of their learning and development. Children develop very good manners which passers-by acknowledge favourably. Toddlers remember to say 'please' and 'thank you' spontaneously and older children reply 'You're welcome'.

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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

n share useful guidance with parents and promote a balanced approach to using modern technology with very young children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed, listened to and talked with children as they played. n The inspector reviewed policies and discussed the procedures relating to children's safety and welfare with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's records, the childminder's planning and evaluation of activities, and information exchanged with parents. n The inspector took account of the views of parents in written communication. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the impact of her training, experience and practice on children's well-being, learning and development.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is well qualified and highly experienced. She goes beyond parents' expectations to provide continuity in children's care and learning. For example, the childminder develops highly effective shared care with children's grandparents. She watches children's plays at local nurseries, works in close partnership with staff and helps children practise songs they are learning in French. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of child protection and how to follow through any concerns. She keeps high-quality policies and procedures up to date, and uses them to help keep children safe. The childminder shares a wealth of additional timely guidance with parents, such as ideas for potty training and new foods.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder's quality of teaching is exceptional. This is reflected in the excellent progress the children make. The childminder takes her lead from the children and can turn a simple activity, such as colouring, into a wealth of learning. For example, children compare the features of birds in pictures with those in the garden. They learn their names, think about the colours of their feathers and debate if fish need feathers. The childminder's thorough assessments ensure she knows precisely which aspects of children's learning to focus on next. For instance, when two-year-old children know all their colours, she begins to model their initial sounds, such as 'y for yellow' and talk about light and dark green.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is patient, warm and highly responsive to children's interests. They confidently pursue their own ideas, have the time to investigate and experiment, and know that their efforts will always be received with enthusiasm. The childminder uses accurate self-evaluation to inform and improve her practice. She attends training and researches specific areas of child development for ideas to raise the quality of her practice. For example, she has recently improved how she explores shared values and the rich diversity of different cultures, faiths and communities with children. The childminder also recognises that new guidance is available to promote safe use of technology with very young children and she seeks to share this with parents.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make outstanding levels of progress and are extremely well prepared socially and academically for the next stage in their learning. For example, children are highly imaginative and creative thinkers. They make excellent links and observations for their ages. For example, when told that a garden bird is a wagtail, a two-year-old child says, 'It's 'like a doggy, waging his tail'. Later they liken it to a penguin, because it is black and white and it waddles. Children display excellent control of small tools. For instance, they hold felt-tip pens using a pincer grip, ready for school, and add a fine line of glue to the quill of a feather. Children concentrate, listen attentively and enjoy retelling favourite stories. They develop a broad understanding of mathematical language that helps them make comparisons in concepts, such as quantity and size.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 108238 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10066890 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Ascot, Berkshire. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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