Childminder in Reading

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish in this exceptionally welcoming and well-organised environment. They are highly engrossed in their learning. They thrive new opportunities to learn and are eager to share this with the childminder and her assistants. For example, as children plant pansies in the garden, they confidently recall that plants need sun, water and soil to grow. Children are treated with high levels of kindness and respect. This helps children to feel completely secure, relaxed and happy. Children build close bonds with all adults and their peers. For example, during a game of 'what's in the box', older children model language and the names of the objects in the box. Younger children are excited to be involved and chant eagerly a familiar rhyme, as they enthusiastically anticipate the next interesting hidden object.

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The provision is outstanding

Children benefit from the childminder's wonderful intuitive teaching. She successfully ignites and inspires children's curiosity and enthusiasm to learn. For instance, children delight in observing and showing visitors their beans growing in a jar. The childminder expertly supports children's understanding of 'germination'. Children confidently share their ideas and accurately name parts of the plant, such as roots, bulb and leaves. Children behave extremely well. They play harmoniously together, are kind and help each other. They demonstrate high levels of social skills, confidence and independence. Children benefit from an ambitious curriculum and have excellent opportunities to enjoy learning in the outdoor environment. All children rapidly gain confidence and the skills they need for the next stage of their education.

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n The dedicated and passionate childminder provides a highly effective curriculum. She knows the children extremely well and demonstrates genuine enthusiasm for her work. She thoroughly enjoys her time with the children. n The quality of teaching is excellent. The childminder is constantly aware of how best to extend, consolidate or support children's learning. For example, as children prepare the table for snack, they skilfully problem solve and successfully identify how many more plates are required, without having to count. n The childminder uses highly effective strategies to support children's communication and language. For example, she skilfully supports children of all ages to develop a love of reading and singing. Children learn new vocabulary and are given time to think and use language throughout the day. Older and more able children relish in thinking critically, writing meaningful words and can

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successfully identify letters and their sounds. n Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills. For instance, children develop muscle control as they dig for dinosaur eggs in the sand, they pour and fill water using various containers and move their bodies in different

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19 April 2023 ways to negotiate obstacles. Children are adept in controlling their bodies and develop the strength in their hands and arms that will prepare them for writing when the time comes. n The childminder effectively uses additional funding to broaden children's experiences. Children benefit from a wide range of rich opportunities that promote their understanding of the world, people and communities beyond their own. For example, children experience regular outings to the village, cultural events, dance workshops or trips to museums and farms. Children learn about the differences between cultures and people, they are nurtured to be good citizens, future adults of the community, and to treat others with the utmost respect. n The childminder and her assistants plan superb opportunities for children to develop the necessary skills in preparation for school and their future learning. As a result, all children make excellent progress. Opportunities for all children to

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develop their independence skills are fantastic. Children are extremely resilient and enjoy taking on new opportunities to try new things. n Parent partnerships are very effective. Parents comment on the significant progress that their children have made. They speak extremely well of the childminder and her team. They comment on how they are 'blown away by the attention to detail gone into the wonderful space'. They are astounded by the resources, the learning opportunities, and say that the setting is 'so beautiful, calm, and organic for the children'. Another parent comments their 'child's development has accelerated, especially their language, and the team go above and beyond every day to provide a warm, loving, safe and fun home from home for the children they care for'. n The ambitious childminder reflects on her own practice consistently and demonstrates outstanding dedication. She is keen to maintain and further

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develop her extremely high standards of practice. She is passionate about doing all she can for the children in her care. She effectively focuses on giving children rich experiences to build on the skills for their future. She keeps her practice up to date, attends training and completes her own research to deepen her knowledge.

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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 to safeguard children. The childminder and her assistants are extremely vigilant and proactive in ensuring that children are protected from harm. They confidently talk about a range of safeguarding matters, such as the 'Prevent' duty and county lines, and are confident of the action to take should they be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder operates from her home and a purpose-built lodge in her garden. She uses her strong early years knowledge to resource the space well. The setting is safe and secure, and children's safety and well-being is given the highest priority. Children are encouraged to help to tidy away toys to minimise hazards to their health and safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2618816 Local authority Reading Inspection number 10276043 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire and is open Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder works with two assistants and she holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder took the inspector on a tour of all areas of the premises to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. The inspector discussed learning activities and assessed the quality and impact of teaching on the children's learning. She spoke with the childminder, assistants and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of all those working with children and those living in the household. She also sampled documentation, including evidence of paediatric first-aid

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training. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of the parents' views through their written comments. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for continual improvement.

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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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