Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/02/2013 19/01/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 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 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children are happy, independent and actively engaged in the play. Consequently, they are making good progress in their learning.  Children enjoy a broad range of activities, toys and resources, which support their development effectively across all seven areas of learning.  The childminder understands children interests and routines. As a result, they settle well and are content in her care.  Parents understand the procedures that keep their children safe and healthy.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Although partnerships with others are well established, the childminder does not always share her own observations to strengthen the continuity of children's learning.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to broaden and deepen children's understanding of the wider world.

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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 their play and interacting with the childminder.  The inspector engaged in discussion with the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and children's development records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives with her husband and two children in the All Saints area of Maidenhead. The childminder is within walking distance of schools, parks and shops. The ground floor is used for childminding with sleeping facilities on the first floor; the garden is available for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and the voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Currently the childminder has 11 children on roll, who attend on a part-time basis on various days of the week. Of these three children are in the early years age group. The family have a pet cat. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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

 strengthen children's understanding of their local community and the diversity of people within it through visits, stories and discussions and find ways to link this to special and significant events in their own lives

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

 extend the existing partnerships with others sharing the care of the children to further promote children's continuous learning and emerging needs.

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who attend

Children enjoy a broad range of resources and play activities that support their development across all seven areas of learning. They are happy and content in the childminder's care. She understands their interests and abilities well. Children happily snuggle up for cuddles and are active in their learning because they feel secure. Children freely choose their play from stimulating and interesting experiences, and they participate eagerly. For example, children make Valentine's cards. They choose their own craft resources and decide how to lay out their design. This promotes children's confidence to express themselves, and be independent in their play and learning.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and demonstrates an effective understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has considered how she will complete the two-year progress check and has prepared well for this. The childminder can confidently demonstrate the progress children are making. She plans activities to meet their individual interests, routines and needs. However, at times she misses opportunities to challenge children's thinking and curiosity. On a recent outing, linked to a pre-school topic, she did not always prompt discussions about people and diversity, enabling children to talk about significant events in their own lives. Nevertheless, she has a very good understanding of children's starting points, which she gains through discussions with parents. The childminder shares her regular observations with children's parents. As a

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who attend

result they understand their children's accomplishments and what they enjoy doing day- by-day. Children are motivated to learn. They demonstrate the ability to focus on what they are doing and are curious in their play. The childminder's interaction with the children has a positive impact on their learning. Therefore, children are acquiring the important skills needed to promote their language, physical, and personal, social and emotional development. This enables them to feel content and settled. Consequently, the childminder is supporting children's readiness for the next stage in their learning and children are developing well.

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

The childminder provides a well-resourced and welcoming environment, which means that children settle well, play happily and feel included. Children have regular opportunities for outside learning and play. For example visits to the local garden centre and parks. Consequently, children benefit from receiving plenty of fresh air and exercise and are able to play physically as they learn. Children benefit from socialising with others regularly at local groups. This promotes their relationships, confidence and social well-being.

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

Children behave well and have a warm bond with the childminder. Children understand their routines and cooperate with these willingly. The childminder reminds children why it is not safe to run indoors. On outings, children learn about the safe places to cross the road and look and listen for traffic. This enhances their awareness of road safety.

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

Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which the childminder is happy to provide, or parents may make the preference to provide themselves. Children take their naps according to their individual needs and therefore awake refreshed and ready for their play. The childminder enhances children's physical development by providing space so that children can move freely. Children learn about their hygiene routines from an early age. For example, they understand the importance of washing hands prior to eating.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the welfare requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She acknowledges her responsibilities to safeguard children. The childminder understands the procedures to take should she have a concern about a child in her care. She has proactively updated her procedures in line with the revisions of the new framework. The childminder holds a current first aid qualification. She implements a range of policies and procedures that promote children's health, safety and well-being, and these are shared with parents. Risk assessments for the home further help to keep children safe.

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provision

The childminder delivers engaging activities that take account of children's abilities and interests. As a result, children benefit from well-planned opportunities to be engaged in their play. These activities support children's communication and language well and promote their physical skills, confidence and independence effectively. Parents receive timely information about children's accomplishments and therefore understand how their children are progressing. The childminder understands the benefits of working in partnership with others sharing care of the children. She has been proactive in establishing links with these partners, in particular at pre-school, using her discussions and pre-school planning topics to support children's next steps. For example, the childminder has planned a trip to a well-known castle to extend the pre-school topic about castles and palaces. She talks about colours and numbers, which the children are becoming familiar

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provision

with at pre-school. Time is spent with the children to discuss their morning and what they have enjoyed doing. Although she has been effective in establishing links with other providers, the childminder is less confident to share her own observations to further complement children's continuity of learning.

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provision

The childminder has effectively evaluated her practice. She is motivated to secure her own improvement. She is confident to acknowledge her strengths and future targets. The childminder has met the recommendations set at her last inspection.

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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 148836 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 843182 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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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: 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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