Childminder in West Berkshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

The inspiring childminder offers children a wealth of opportunities to develop the skills that support their future learning. She is very reflective of her practice and continues to seek ways to improve. This includes personal research to support her planning for even more innovative experiences, alongside online and face-to-face training events. Her exceptionally well-planned resources and activities motivate children to be confident and eager to take part alongside others. She successfully implements her highly effective curriculum planning to monitor children's achievements.

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The provision is outstanding

The nurturing childminder encourages children's interest in literacy during story time. Very young children are attentive and participate with interest, using a broad range of words to describe the things they see and adding explanations about what is happening. They anticipate endings and repetitive phrases during story times. Children use exceptionally good listening skills to enhance their speech and communication further. They are competent to join in and know words and actions to the rhymes they choose in singing activities. They happily sing favourite songs to their friends. The childminder is extremely consistent in the messages she gives children and has very high expectations for their behaviour and attitude to learning. She is proactive in how she embeds British values. Children show high levels of respect to each other and learn about sharing and turn taking. They speak considerately, using very polite language. Children have fun and demonstrate they

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about her role and has very high expectations for all children attending. Her motivational manner and outstanding teaching skills mean that children engage incredibly well. Precise planning for children's next steps in learning helps her to build on what children already know and do. n The childminder places a high value on the opinions of children and parents. Feedback from parents is extremely positive. Parents state the childminder is a great communicator who works really hard to help children achieve their next steps in learning. They add that their children benefit extremely well from an exceptionally wide variety of activities and that children are confident and happy. An older child writes that they 'enjoy every minute they spend with the childminder', and add that she makes them feel 'safe and protected'. n The childminder has established effective partnerships with other professionals

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need to do better?

sharing the care of some children attending. They speak regularly and plan together for children's next steps in learning. Parents regularly share information about children's achievements at home. n Children are highly responsive during their play. They thoroughly enjoy role-play

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6 November 2019 experiences, including shopping games with real produce for added authenticity. For those most able children, with high interest for literacy, the childminder is very receptive to ensure that children access written print and numbers. She plans activities to help children identify these in a range of ways, such as on door numbers, road signs, car number plates as well as displays in the garden. n The outstanding childminder skilfully adapts learning for children's individual abilities. During a sensory play activity aimed at supporting children's understanding of autumn younger children concentrate as they practise transferring and moving natural resources, such as cones and leaves hidden in the tray, to develop hand-to-eye coordination. Children confidently identify hidden wooden creatures, such as a squirrel, fox and hedgehog, and instantly recognise numbers written on leaf prints. n Children are extremely willing to take part in their activities and have positive

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attitudes to their learning. They have a very clear understanding of the childminder's expectations. Children are mindful to help tidy up after play. For instance, they problem solve when packing their toys and books away, carefully selecting the correct boxes. They point out to their friends when a toy has been incorrectly stored. n The childminder helps children learn how to wash their hands correctly. Even the very youngest are exceptionally sensible as they take turns to wash their hands independently. Children are confident to make choices about their snack and say 'please' and 'thank you' while doing so. Children demonstrate incredibly high levels of self-control. For example, they sit on their 'spot', which is a cut-out circular mat, while eating. The childminder warmly encourages children, including those who are not as keen on fruit and vegetables, to try new tastes to help ensure they receive all essential vitamins.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is highly successful in providing children with experiences that promote an understanding of their wider community and how others live. This includes outings within the community. She helps children to understand more about cultural festivals, for example, food tasting events and learning about different types of music. Children benefit from regular opportunities to play and socialise with others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of her role. This includes her knowledge of when to notify Ofsted of significant events and her responsibilities in working with an assistant. She ensures her assistant is up to date in her safeguarding knowledge. The childminder adheres to her robust risk assessments that help her identify and eliminate any hazards. Policies and procedures are embedded well and securely promote children's health, safety and well-being. The childminder has a secure understanding of all safeguarding matters and legislation. She confidently demonstrates her awareness of the typical signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse. She knows how to refer in a timely way.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232309 Local authority West Berkshire Inspection number 10108535 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 1 to 11 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 14 March 2013

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Thatcham, Berkshire. The childminder works Monday to Thursday and every other Friday for most weeks of the year. She is registered to work with an assistant, who is her daughter. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three years. She holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she plans for children's learning and observed the childminder interacting with children. n Discussions took place in relation to how the childminder works with parents and others who share the care of children attending. n Relevant documentation was sampled during the inspection. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she has updated her skills and knowledge since her last inspection. n The inspector spoke to children and read written feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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