Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 09/11/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children are making good progress from their starting points because they enjoy activities that meet their individual learning needs and that respond to their own learning style.  Children are developing well as independent learners. The childminder allows them to take responsibility for simple tasks to promote their independence.  Children are warmly treated and well protected. They feel safe and secure in the childminder's care because of this.  The childminder works effectively with other professionals involved in children's care, such as, school teachers. She uses information that she shares with them to give children strong, consistent care that is targeted to their needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder supports children's language development well overall, but does not always fully consider possible ways to further encourage children who lack the confidence to talk spontaneously.  Activities that encourage children's understanding of the things that make them unique in their community are not always well developed.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children in the childminder's home. She observed activities that they were doing.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at documents that are involved in the management of the setting. She looked at policies and procedures relating to children's welfare, including safeguarding, complaints and behaviour management.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at written feedback of parents' views of the childminder's practice.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and she lives with her husband and one adult child in Eton Wick, on the outskirts of Windsor in Berkshire. Minded children use the whole of the ground floor of the home. Bathroom and sleep facilities are provided in this area. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The home is within easy travelling distance of local shops, schools and parks, and is close to local bus routes. The family has two dogs. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is able to collect from local schools. The childminder currently cares for one child in the early years age group.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 help children to develop more confidence as speakers by encouraging them to talk about activities and plan how they will begin, what materials they will need and what part they will play

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 provide more opportunities for children to share experiences and knowledge from different parts of their lives with others.

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who attend

All children make good progress within their expected range of development. The childminder looks at what children can and cannot do when they join her setting and takes clear notes about what they enjoy doing. She uses this information to make sure that children enjoy a wide range of activities and use toys that meet their learning needs. The childminder teaches children successfully and adapts activities so that all children are included and can learn at their own pace.

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who attend

Children are confident learners because the childminder spends much time with them, supporting them in activities that promote their concentration. Children enjoy lots of craft activities that give them opportunities to develop a range of skills. For example, children refine their physical skills as they use glue spreaders, pencils and scissors with the childminder's gentle support. They develop their vocabulary and speaking skills as the childminder asks them questions. She has lively conversations with children about the things they are doing. She gives children plenty of thinking time to express what they think about questions she has asked. However, some children lack confidence to speak spontaneously unless they are asking for something they need and the childminder has not fully explored ways to respond to this.

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who attend

Children enjoy developing their large physical skills as they run, walk, climb and balance in the childminder's garden and on outings to local play parks. The childminder encourages all children to develop robust physical skills and to move around safely and confidently. Children understand how to play safely and cooperatively which prepares them well for their next stage, for example, primary school.

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who attend

The childminder teaches children to manage their own feelings by giving them secure and consistent boundaries. Children are all aware of what is expected of them and because of this they are able to manage their own behaviour very well. The childminder has a good understanding of how children in her care respond to different situations. This means that she can plan to avoid situations that make them feel uncomfortable or worried. Children show good levels of self confidence because of this. The childminder praises children's achievements, whether these are great or small and this has a positive effect on their self confidence. She values all children's individuality and uniqueness. She displays children's work and shows it to the children's parents, encouraging children to take pride in their achievements. This also involves parents in their children's learning. Children enjoy learning about the world around them through books, projects and visits to different areas

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who attend

in their local community. However, activities that encourage children to become interested in the things that make them unique in their community are less well developed. Children are not yet fully able to discuss what makes them unique from their friends and others around them.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are well safeguarded. The childminder uses a very clear policy that covers local safeguarding children board procedures and sets out for parents the steps she will take if she has a concern about children in her care. The childminder's home is safe and secure and she checks all visitors to the setting to make sure that children are protected in her home.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children feel safe and welcomed in the childminder's home. They have good relationships with the childminder, her family and their friends. They greet members of the childminder's family with enthusiasm. Children seek reassurance from the childminder if they are unsure about a new situation or a person that they do not know. She treats them very warmly and is kind and gentle to children, so that they feel safe and reassured in her care. This means that they are confident and emotionally secure. Children behave well in the childminder's home. She is clear about rules and positive behaviour so that children know what is expected of them.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder's home is well organised to meet children's welfare needs and to promote their independence in their personal care. For example, children are encouraged to wash their hands and use the toilet independently. The childminder supports them by providing a step, small toilet seats and easy to reach liquid soap and clean towels. This helps them to be more independent, ready for school. This also helps children to develop healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy a wide range of nutritious food that promotes their good health and they are encouraged to make healthy choices when they eat. The childminder works with parents to provide food that supports their children's development while being aware of children's nutritional needs, for example any food intolerances or cultural needs. Children have plenty of good opportunities to have fresh air and exercise, to support their physical development.

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provision

The childminder is very knowledgeable about her responsibilities to meet all of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She monitors her own practice successfully and she identifies things she does well and areas where improvements may benefit children in her care. The childminder attends relevant training courses and updates her knowledge regularly to make sure that she remains up to date with any changes. Consequently, her capacity to improve is strong.

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provision

The childminder has robust systems to promote good relationships with parents and carers. She uses written care diaries and verbal and written information about new achievements that children have made to provide children with stability and keep parents informed. This helps to ensure that children are settled and secure. The childminder reinforces many of these messages via email and keeps records of these so that she can clarify any issues that may arise. Clear communications show the strong priority that the childminder gives to meeting children's individual care needs.

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provision

The childminder has developed strong partnerships with other settings that children attend. She has been the driving force in many established partnerships, for example, using forms to request curriculum information and making daily time to speak to teachers so that she can forward all relevant information to parents. This also enables her to more accurately monitor children's development and plan for their needs.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432715 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 890397 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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