McLachlan, Michaela

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/09/2012 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

 The childminder provides children with a warm caring fun environment where they experience good opportunities to participate in a range of activities encouraging all aspects of their development.  Communication is encouraged well through the childminder's positive interaction with the children. She uses expression in her voice and actions as she interacts with the children increasing their interest and understanding.  Children have the opportunity to hear and learn the German language through the childminders bilingual skills providing them with an early opportunity to develop an understanding of another language.  Positive relationships with parents are fostered through the childminder's sound settling-in arrangements and the good communication she has with them. They receive daily diaries in addition to face-to-face discussion.  Clear informed progress records indicate children's development; these are monitored

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This provision is good

well to ensure they progress from their staring points in all aspects of their development.  The childminder is proactive and has developed her service well in the short time she has been childminding. She is keen to continue to develop her knowledge and skills through reading, participating in training opportunities and developing the resources she has available for children's use.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder has not been childminding for long enough to demonstrate sustained capacity for improvement  The childminder is in the process of developing her range of resources  The childminder does not provide sufficient modelling of the use of books or tools and opportunities for making marks during free play

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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

 Two children present during the inspection  Observations took place of the children's care and learning

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and two children, in Cookham, Berkshire. The childminder uses the ground floor of the house for childminding, with sleep facilities available upstairs. There is an enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder makes use of local facilities such as parks, the library and toddler groups. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder's husband is her assistant. The childminder offers a bilingual English-German service. Currently there are two children on roll, who are in the early years age group.

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

 encourage children's use of books by reading aloud to them throughout the day. Include stories with repetitive phrases and structures to encourage correct use of language

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

 increase opportunities for children to explore a variety of tools to make marks both indoors and out.

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who attend

The childminder takes good care is to meet the needs of the range of children currently attending. Young children settle quickly and confidently into this well maintained homely environment where they have access to a variety of age appropriate toys, both indoors and out. They develop their confidence and physical abilities as they move between the indoor and outdoor resources. The childminder sets up the environment taking into account her knowledge of their developmental needs and interests. For example, the children are fascinated by posting cars, balls and other objects down a long tube suspended on the slide. They run around and wait for them to appear at the other end and show increasing awareness that an object still exists even though they cannot see it. They peer into the tube if the toy does not appear.

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who attend

The childminder encourages their language and understanding by modelling language and asking open questions such as 'Has it has got stuck?', 'where is it?'. Children develop awareness of quantity and matching as they find two balls the same. The childminder is attentive and provides a narrative to their actions encouraging language development. However, whilst books are easily available their use is not modelled sufficiently throughout the session to enable children to benefit from the language opportunities they provide. Children participate in action songs, copying the actions and the words in English and German rhymes and songs. This helps them develop communication skills, coordinate their movements, and increase awareness of terms such as big, tall, and small. Children demonstrate increasing physical coordination as they wrap a doll in a cloth, try to put the dolls socks on, climb in and out of the car and make it move both backwards and

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who attend

forwards. However, they do not have access to tools and materials to encourage them to make marks in their free play. This is a sensory experience for young children to encourage their fine physical development. The children experience a variety of activities in the community where they meet other children and adults increasing awareness of the wider world. They regularly attend soft play activities where their physical skills safely develop. They have been fruit picking and tasted the produce they picked, and have grown tomatoes in the garden, tending them with water. The childminders high quality observations are valuable resources enabling her to plan meaningful opportunities and experiences to consolidate and further encourage developmental progress. Children are acquiring the skills required to become active, inquisitive learners.

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

The childminder takes good care to promote the well-being of the children in the childminder's care. The childminder recognises that young children benefit from routines, familiar experiences and items to help them feel secure. She ensures those who need to rest have appropriate opportunities in a familiar and comfortable environment. Healthy nutritious meals offered at regular times throughout the day help to promote the sense of well-being and security, and boost children's energy. The weekly menu is displayed for parents to see helping them to plan a varied diet for their children at home. Children sit to the table for their meals and snacks, or are safe and comfortable in high chairs. The childminder sits with them encouraging them to feed themselves with utensils. This simple act encourages independence, physical and social skills well and makes the mealtime enjoyable.

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

The childminder is a good role model to the children. She is calm, but also shows excitement and interest through her facial and body movements. She laughs with the children as they play, creating a happy and fun environment. The childminder recognises the various stages of development and that some behaviour is relevant to the level of a child's understanding. Consequently, she manages behaviour well.

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

The childminder recognises that children need to take some well-managed risks to enable them to develop their independence and confidence. For example, she knows a child will quickly climb but has not yet developed the understanding to hold on, so she is always close by when there are climbing opportunities. In partnership with parents, she works to encourage children to go up and down the stairs in a safe way. She praises children meaningfully for their efforts. For example, when a child is toilet training and asks for the toilet, the childminder warmly praises them encouraging the child in their achievements.

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provision

The childminder has a good awareness of safeguarding issues and the action she would take if concerned about a child in her care. Local authority safeguarding information is displayed on the entrance notice board and the childminder has a safeguarding policy, which she shares with parents on admission. The childminder manages risks well and takes into account children's ongoing development and changing skills. Sensible measures are taken throughout the premises to promote safety appropriate to the ages of the children in her care. This includes gates on doorways, and catches on cupboards. The childminder undertakes a monthly evacuation drill with the children ensuring they can leave the premises swiftly in an emergency.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of the welfare requirements of her registration and the events she must notify the regulator of. She has policies covering all the required aspects of her service and ensures her assistant is aware of them. They are also shared with parents on admission and on request. She maintains records as required in a confidential and up-to-date manner.

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provision

Partnership with parents is very good. Parents comment very favourably on her settling-in arrangements and the quality of the information she requires from them. They like how warmly she has welcomed them and their child. This has enabled children to settle quickly and parents to work in partnership with her over development issues. The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with others who work or care for children, to promote continuity in the child's care. This includes grandparents, nursery or school staff and other professionals.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound awareness of how young children learn and is provides them with good opportunities across all areas of learning. She is observing and recording progress well and developing her understanding of how to do this for the two- year-old progress check. Her self-evaluation identifies her strengths and areas for further development and her commitment to continuous improvement. This includes increasing resources for older children and undertaking further training opportunities.

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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 EY443213 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 785336 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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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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