Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10/12/2012 13/12/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 3 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 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children are happy and content in the childminder's care and positive relationships support their emotional needs well.  The childminder ensures all individual children are fully considered, valued and safe.  Children are safe and well cared for in the home and garden because of clear risk assessments and health and safety policies.  The childminder demonstrates a good capacity to continuously develop her practice.

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It is not yet good because

 Opportunities to support children's communication and language are not fully effective.  Planning, observation and assessment systems do not fully reflect the reformed changes of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  Parents have yet to be encouraged to fully contribute to their child's learning and development.

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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 spent time observing activities in the kitchen and the main room.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's observation records, sampled a selection of policies and children's records.

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Inspection activities

 Safeguarding and child protection issues were discussed with the childminder and a review of the policy took place.

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Inspection activities

 Feedback took place with the childminder about the outcome of the inspection and actions raised.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has been registered since 1999. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives with her family, including her secondary school aged child, in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The ground floor of the childminders house is mainly used for childminding with access to the first floor for sleeping. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has a pet dog. Local facilities are within walking distance, such as, parks, schools and shops. She is currently caring for one child within the early years age range who attends on a full-time basis. The childminder also cares for children outside of the early years age group. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The childminder has a recognised Level 3 childcare qualification.

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must:

 develop knowledge of the reformed Early Years Foundation Stage to take account of each child's interests and stage of development, use this information to plan a challenging and enjoyable experience for each child in all areas of learning and development

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

 build on the system for sharing information with parents to help them to support, contribute and extend their child's ongoing learning and development.

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

 strengthen the programme for communication and language by providing children with opportunities to experience a rich language environment and to develop skills in expressing themselves.

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who attend

Children are making steady progress in their learning and development because the childminder is generally aware of their individual learning needs. The childminder conducts observations of children's learning in all areas. She uses this information adequately, in order to identify the next steps in children's development. However, the childminder has yet to fully update her knowledge and link the educational programmes to the reformed Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has yet to implement the progress check at age two but is generally able to identify what the children in her care are able to do. Regular visits to various groups help to promote children's learning. These daily outings enhance children's opportunities to develop their social and physical skills. In addition, they also enjoy many opportunities to explore various media, such as paint and play dough. The childminder supports and fosters children's personal, social and emotional

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who attend

needs appropriately. She generally engages in playful interactions with children to support their play. Young children are generally interested in what is available and show curiosity in how things work. For example, they recognise the purpose of the toy drum by banging it and make several movements to create different sounds with the chimes. The childminder talks to younger children calmly and responds well to their attempts to vocalise. However, she uses fewer opportunities to fully extend, challenge and support the promotion of children's communication and language skills.

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who attend

The childminder supports children to develop their physical skills. She broadens their experiences by taking the children on regular walks where they enjoy listening to sounds and collecting items of interest. She generally takes her lead from the children. For example, when they explore the wooden musical instruments and wooden blocks, she asks some basic questions about what they see. The childminder mainly, joins in with children at appropriate times to support their play. Consequently, children receive adequate support in their preparation for the next stage in their learning.

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who attend

The childminder has adequate systems to identify children's starting points. She talks to parents to find out basic information about the children, which helps her to provide consistent care. She provides parents with feedback about their children through discussions, daily diaries and access to the children's observation records. However, systems for collecting and updating developmental information from parents are less secure. This means parents are not always able to fully contribute to their child's continuous learning and development.

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

Young children develop secure attachments seeking reassurance from the childminder when they move around the room. They develop a warm bond with the childminder which contributes to them feeling safe and secure. The childminder provides support and praise to confirm children's achievements. For example, as they begin to feed themselves for the first time the childminder claps and cheers. As a result, young children gain much self- confidence. The environment is generally comfortable and reassuring. Children can make some choices in their play. An adequate selection of age-appropriate toys and resources is available for children to use.

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

Children develop confidence in exploring their surroundings. They enjoy finding out what they can do as the childminder has made the home safe for them to explore. Children are developing a growing understanding of safety and how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about road safety and practise the fire evacuation procedure. Children behave well. They gain confidence and self-esteem as the childminder frequently gives them praise. The childminder reinforces respectful behaviour and caring attitudes and strategies for managing children's behaviour are appropriate for the children's level of understanding.

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

The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Although the parents provide most of the children's main meals. The childminder supplies any additional meals and snacks. This encourages children who may be fussy to explore new foods. She offers a variety of fresh food and drinking water is readily available. Younger and older children are able to get outside each day into the fresh air. They enjoy being physically active in the park, particularly after school and on their way home. This helps to develop their physical skills.

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provision

The childminder generally understands her responsibilities in meeting the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, she has yet to update her knowledge of the seven reformed areas of learning. Nonetheless, the childminder recognises the need to increase her knowledge in this area. She satisfactorily supports children's learning and development and systems for observation, assessment and planning are adequate.

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provision

The childminder recognises the importance of continuously developing her practice to improve outcomes for children. She undertakes sound self-evaluation processes and recognises where there are areas for further development. The childminder understands the importance of continuous professional development. As a result, she has completed courses in food safety, first aid and a recognised Level 3 childcare qualification. She has met the actions and recommendations made at her last inspection.

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provision

The childminder has an adequate understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a sufficient awareness of safeguarding children, including the reporting procedures to follow if there are concerns. She maintains the necessary documentation, which supports the efficient management of the provision and various policies also underpin her practice.

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provision

The childminder understands the importance of working with parents to share information about children's needs. Parents write pleasing letters about their satisfaction with the care of their children. The childminder has experience of building effective partnerships with other professionals and early years settings that children may attend, for example, to aid their transition. However, this does not currently apply to any of the children in her care.

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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 108312 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 813336 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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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

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