Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 07/06/2013 23/06/2011

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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 have good relationships with the childminder; they are confident, self-assured and show good levels of independence.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and welfare issues, which is supported by relevant documentation. She provides a safe and secure environment in which children can learn and play.  Children are making good progress in line with their age and expected stage of development, as the childminder has a good knowledge of each child and supports them well in their learning.  Children's mathematical learning is progressing very well. They have good opportunities and resources that promote their mathematical vocabulary and understanding through a range of interesting and fun activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder considers the care and education experiences the children receive, but provides limited opportunities for parents to express their views and make suggestions as to how the service can be improved.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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

 Parents were not interviewed as part of the inspection, but the inspector viewed their written feedback.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked with children and the childminder, and observed practice during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documents including policies, procedures and children's learning records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives with her adult daughter in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder uses the ground floor of the property for childminding. There is a garden for outdoor play. The childminder takes and collects children to and from local schools. The family has a dog and four cats.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently minding five children in the early years age group. The childminder also cares for older children. The childminding provision is open throughout the year.

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

 provide opportunities for parents to make suggestions and comments to drive forward improvements to the service.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge of each area of learning. She provides activities that are of interest to children and hold their attention. Consequently, they make good progress in their learning as they are eager to take part in activities and enjoy new challenges. Each child has an individual learning plan that takes into account their starting points and next steps. Observations, assessments and photographs in assessment folders clearly show children's progress. Parents and others involved in the children's care are included in their learning as information from home and schools is shared both in writing and verbally. Regular reviews on children's development are shared with parents. This includes the progress check for two-year-olds. Where appropriate, this includes additional support for children who have not yet reached or are above their expected targets.

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who attend

The childminder asks open-ended questions to increase children's language and communication skills as they play. This helps promote their thinking and vocabulary within the developmental milestones for their age. Children begin to mark make as they use pencils and crayons, and some write their names on their work. Children enjoy books and stories, and recognise simple words as they play. For example, they identify what they want to buy from the labels and pictures in a shop game. Children use money to purchase items, counting out the coins until they reach the required number shown on the item. The childminder promotes mathematical skills very effectively as she uses language and questions in everyday play to extend children's understanding and knowledge of size, shape, numbers, volume and measurement. Children have access to a range of interactive toys and enjoy pressing buttons to make lights and sounds. They express their creativity

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who attend

as they complete art activities, using tools such as scissors and glue to create their own pictures; they use construction kits creatively to make their own models. They are proud of their achievements and are eager to show them to others, such as staff at pre-school and their parents.

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who attend

Children talk about similarities and differences in their families such as who has brothers or sisters, whether they are older or younger and what pets they have. They celebrate festivals and events that are important to them and have a range of resources to help them understand about diversity, for example books and dressing-up clothes. Children find out about the natural world as they plant fruit and vegetables, and talk about the food they will get from them. They go out into the local community, extending their learning as they explore the world about them. Play in the garden and trips to the local park help to develop their physical skills. They regularly go for walks and collect older children from schools. This sense of familiarity and the links the childminder is promoting with other practitioners supports children's ongoing learning. It provides support that builds children's self-esteem and helps them develop skills that will benefit them as they move on to

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

The childminder demonstrates a caring attitude towards children and has a good relationship with parents as she offers them support. As a result children observe good examples of positive relationships and feel comfortable and safe in the childminder's care. Children behave well and respond positively to suggestions from the childminder. For example, they happily help tidy away toys. Children play well together, share the toys and show respect for each other as they wait for each other to take a turn in the game. Children clearly enjoy each other's company and are excited about collecting children from school as they decide what games they might play together. The childminder values all children and has a clear understanding of their needs. She takes time to talk to them, building their self-esteem as she gives them individual attention so they feel special and respected.

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

Children's independence is promoted as the childminder encourages them to develop their personal skills such as toileting and managing clothing and fastenings. Children enjoy lots of physical activities indoors and outside. This is promoted well by the childminder, who encourages them to be active. For example, the she suggests that a drink may contain 'jumping juice'. Children immediately burst out laughing and jump around the room. They develop new skills as they play on toys in the garden and in parks where they have a wider range of equipment. This helps them to become aware of how their bodies work. They recognise when they are hungry or tired and are confident to express their needs. The childminder and parents work together to ensure children understand how to keep healthy. They ensure children receive healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. Children followed good hygiene routines as they know to wash their hands before eating and talk

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

about why they need to brush their teeth.

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provision

The childminder has a very secure understanding of safeguarding and welfare issues. She provides a safe environment for children to play and learn in. She demonstrates a good understanding of child protection procedures and makes this information available to parents. Children are supervised at all times, both on and off the premises. Parents have access to all policies and procedures, and discuss them at initial visits to ensure they have clear expectations of her practices. Children play safely in the home and remain secure on outings as thorough risk assessments identify and minimize possible hazards. All children's documentation, including initial information requested from parents about children's interests and preferences, is professionally maintained, securely stored and includes required parental consents. Consequently, children's needs are quickly identified and well met.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good commitment to improving her service as she has made improvements since the last inspection by addressing recommendations raised in the past. She has plans to continue this by exploring different training options offered through her local authority. The childminder talks to parents on a daily basis about their children and parents have input into the learning journal. However, parents are not regularly requested to express their views or make suggestions on the care and learning experiences they would like their children to receive.

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provision

Links between the childminder, parents and other providers are strong. Information sharing enables all parties to have a clear understanding of each child's development. This supports a combined and effective strategy to enable children to make the most of learning in their early years. Parents express their satisfaction about the care the childminder provides; they say how happy the children are in her care, how they enjoy a range of fun and educational activities, and how confident and independent they have become.

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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 action. 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 108288 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 913244 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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