Boycott, Claire Joanne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 09/01/2014 29/08/2013

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 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 and confident and relate well to the childminder and her assistant, indicating they feel secure and comfortable.  Children experience a good variety of activities in the home and in the local community which help to develop their skills in all aspects of development.  Parents of children using the childminding service are exceptionally complimentary about the warm nurturing the environment the childminder and her assistant provide.  Children's development is monitored carefully and indicates children are making good progress. Development is discussed with parents informally on a regular basis.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder recognises patterns in children's behaviour and movements but is not currently using these as developmental learning opportunities.

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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

 The inspector observed the premises and resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children and childminder and her assistant at play.  The inspector examined records and documents provided by the childminder.  The inspector read comments from parents.  The inspector discussed the provider's self-evaluation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives with her husband, who is also her assistant and their two secondary school aged children in Holyport in Maidenhead in Berkshire. The childminder uses the whole of the ground floor for childminding, with toilet and sleeping facilities on the first floor. There is an enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder walks and drives to local schools to take and collect children and she attends the local pre- school groups. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder and her assistant are currently minding five children in the early years age range, who attend at various times. The childminder also cares for older children.

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

 channel children's developing interests and behaviour into positive learning experiences for example, through researching and studying the different ways children learn.

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who attend

The childminder provides a good variety of activities to encourage children's development across all areas of learning. Conversations with parents and careful observation enable the childminder to gain a clear understanding of each child's abilities. She uses this information to plan and encourage children's individual developmental progress. For example, the childminder recognises a child is nearly walking and so she ensures there is space for the child to pull themselves to the standing position against secure furniture and appropriate toys to support early walking skills. Children recall events such as buying the fish and aquarium. This encourages memory and language skills. The event provides a topic of conversation and leads to a drawing and colouring activity. The childminder encourages children's awareness of colours and fine movement as they select and use the crayons. Children enjoy listening to a story as they sit close to the childminder and turn

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who attend

the pages in the book. Outings in the local community help to promote social skills as the children meet other children and adults. Awareness of position, size and quantity is encouraged through play as the childminder and her assistant refer to them in their interactions with the children. The children enjoy selecting toys from the storage unit independently. They are learning the importance of helping to pack them away when they lose interest. This helps children learn to care for the resources. Children are curious and interested in all that is going on around them. The assistant also draws their attention to events in the street enabling children to become aware of the wider world and roles people play.

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who attend

The childminder recognises a pattern in children's behaviour; however, she is not aware fully of how to channel this into a development opportunity. For example, a young child throwing items has discovered a new skill, but this is not always encouraged in the right environment through appropriate activities. The childminder refers to feelings as they play enabling the young children to begin to develop their awareness of feelings and the feelings of others.

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who attend

Development records indicate children are making good progress. The next developmental steps are recognised and by both the childminder and her assistant and activities planned to encourage them. Parents share their knowledge of the child and any relevant experiences or events regarding the child. This helps the childminder fully understand the child and provide appropriate experiences and conversations. By encouraging the next steps in learning, the childminder is helping to prepare the child for school.

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

Children are happy and engaged in play with the childminder, her assistant or independently. They move between the resources confidently and make choices in their play indicating they feel confident and secure. The childminder is conscious that some children are quieter than others and ensures these quieter children do not get left out by frequently engaging with them. Children behave well and the childminder and her assistant are consistent in their expectations enabling children to learn right from wrong. Children learn to share and take care of the resources through consistent gentle reminders. The childminder provides a positive example, and encourages good manners. She helps children to develop good social skills and they learn to take turns, share and sit together at the lunch table.

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

Children benefit from familiar routines, for example, at rest times and snack times. They know what is happening next and can participate in the preparation. They help to pack away resources and settle quickly at nap time. Children develop their social skills as the childminder takes them to meet with other children and adults at activities in the local community. This provides a good opportunity to meet different adults and children and develop acceptance and respect for their differences.

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

Safety is important to the childminder and her assistant. They follow sensible routines to promote safety when they are walking to and from school with children. This includes teaching children where to walk safely and learning about road safety. The childminder and her assistant are conscious of ensuring they set a good example if they are walking or driving the car. A regular fire evacuation drill helps to ensure all the children can evacuate the premises swiftly in an emergency.

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

Healthy eating is promoted at mealtimes and in activities. Children learn how some foods grow as they plants seeds and grow items in the greenhouse and at the allotment. They take raspberries and courgettes home to share with their families. Mealtimes are happy social occasions as children sit together at the table to eat their meals under the supervision of the childminder.

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provision

Children enjoy a good variety of experiences both in the home and in the local community that help them to make good progress. The childminder's monitoring of their progress indicates that she and her assistant observe the children and understand their individuality. This helps her to plan appropriate next steps. She demonstrates a good awareness of what to do if she is concerned about a child's progress in order that appropriate support could be obtained in partnership with parents.

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provision

The childminder understands her responsibilities to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children are supervised well to keep them safe and meet their needs. She and her assistant are knowledgeable regarding child protection issues and the action they would take if they were concerned about a child in their care. Policies inform parents of the procedures the childminder will follow if she is concerned about a child in her care and about other important aspects of the service. All required documentation is maintained, including the recording of accidents and incidents.

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provision

Recommendations from previous inspections have been implemented and the childminder strives to make continuous improvements to her service and is keen to develop her knowledge. She seeks parental opinion and is respectful of parental wishes. The childminder ensures statutory requirements are met and understands when she must notify Ofsted of events or changes in her provision. The childminder and her assistant undertake relevant training opportunities to ensure they meet statutory requirements and can administer first aid if required.

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provision

Parents report very positively on the service the childminder provides. They feel very well informed, welcome and they know their children enjoy attending the childminders service. The childminder is aware of the need to maintain confidentiality. She The childminder successfully promotes positive working partnerships with other settings that children attend enabling them to receive continuity in both their care and education.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 148810 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 946417 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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