Robbins, Lynsey Phillippa

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 02/09/2014 06/02/2014

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 4 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 builds warm, close relationships with children and this gives them a strong sense of security.  Good standards of cleanliness are maintained throughout childminding areas to help prevent the spread of infection. As a result, children's health is promoted well.  The childminder demonstrates good understanding of her responsibilities with regard to safeguarding. She supervises children closely and encourages their awareness of safe behaviours.  The childminder provides a fun learning environment where children develop their curiosity and skills in a happy family home.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children do not have easy access to books to support their interests and encourage their early reading skills.  The childminder does not always consider how to channel children's emerging skills effectively into activities, to help encourage their 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

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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 toured the premises and checked resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children and childminder engaged in play.  The inspector examined records and documents provided by the childminder.  The inspector read comments from parents.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire with her husband and their two young children. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently five early years children on roll. The children have access to the ground floor for play, which includes a playroom, lounge and dining room. Toilet facilities are on the first floor. There is a secure garden for outdoor play. The childminder can take and collect children from the local school and pre-school.

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

 plan opportunities to safely encourage climbing and exploring skills for the youngest children

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

 enable children to access books easily and independently to support their interests.

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who attend

Children enjoy a wealth of activities, which encourage their development across all areas of learning. They enjoy activities in the home and the local community enabling them to develop their social skills and interests in a broad variety of ways. The childminder is knowledgeable about children's development. She knows how to encourage their individual progress. However, at times, the childminder misses opportunities to build on children's developing skills. For example, young children demonstrate a desire to climb but they do not have opportunities to safely practise this emerging skill.

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who attend

Children develop their coordination as they make good use of the space available to them both indoors and in the garden. They stretch and make use of the floor space for their activities, run and use wheeled toys in the garden. Children develop their fine movement skills for example, by patting, squeezing and rolling the dough and by using tools to cut and make patterns. Generally, the level of teaching is good and the childminder encourages the children's natural curiosity well. For example, when the children showed an interest in a spider web, the childminder talked with them about what they could see and what they already know about the web and its use. They looked for the spider together and joined in with saying a spider rhyme. The childminder encourages children's language development by extending the words they use into sentences and providing a commentary to her actions. She listens attentively to children and shows an interest by

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who attend

her facial expression and tone of voice. The childminder encourages children to think by asking suitable open questions. She is patient and gives children time to think.

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who attend

The childminder encourages children's mathematical thinking about shape, position and size as they make shapes in the dough and create items of food. Children count as they participate in role play and as they look at the books. The childminder attractively displays numbers, letters and words to enhance children's awareness of their meaning. Good quality books are available. However, they are not easily accessible or invitingly displayed to support the children's interests and learning. Children learn about the natural world as they grow blueberries and raspberries in the garden, water them and then eat them. The childminder plans outings to suitable activities in the local community, which enable children to meet with other adults and children and develop their social skills.

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who attend

Careful observation of the children at play by the childminder helps to ensure each child is developing appropriately. Good communication with parents helps the childminder to understand the experiences a child has at home and build on their skills. The childminder shares her observations with parents and regular discussion helps to ensure she meets children's need well. Records indicate children are making good progress from their starting points. If the childminder has concerns about an aspect of a child's development, she discusses this sensitively with parents in order that further advice can be sought if required.

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

Children develop secure and confident relationships with the childminder. She understands their individual needs and encourages their independence and understanding. For example, children learn to tidy away after their play and they talk about why this is important. The childminder is a positive role model. She is calm and kind, using good manners in all her interactions with the children. Children are learning to be tolerant and patient with each other, to use good manners and to think about the effect their actions have on others. The childminder praises children meaningfully as she explains what they have done well.

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

Safeguarding children is given a high level of concern. The childminder ensures her premises are safe and supervises children at all times. She is aware of safeguarding requirements and the action she would take if concerned about a child in her care. Children learn about safe behaviours in their activities. For example, they undertake the fire drill and learn to use tools correctly in the dough. They talk about when they can eat berries and consider road safety on outings. These activities and conversations all help to increase children's safety awareness.

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

The childminder prepares healthy meals for the children taking into account any individual dietary needs. She encourages children to eat fruit and vegetables and talks to them about the importance of healthy food choices. . Water is available throughout the day and the childminder frequently encourages children to have a drink to quench their thirst. Children demonstrate their increasing awareness of good hygiene routines as they independently wash their hands after outdoor play and before meals. The childminder encourages children to develop their personal self-care needs by providing encouragement and support where required. The daily routine of activities helps to ensure children experience opportunities to develop their awareness of the importance of exercise, rest, healthy eating and good hygiene.

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

The childminder provides a welcoming, stimulating and well-resourced environment where children have the use of a very well-equipped playroom, in addition to the lounge and dining room for their play. The premises both indoors and out are spotlessly clean, well maintained and secure. The childminder gives careful consideration when helping children prepare for changes in their lives. For example, this may be changes at home, starting nursery or school. The childminder talks with parents and children about what is happening and where possible, plans activities or experiences, which may help the child, understand and adapt to the new situation.

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provision

Children enjoy a good variety of activities and experiences, which help to build their skills towards the early learning goals. The childminder demonstrates a sound awareness of how children learn and she is monitoring their developmental progress well in partnership with parents. This enables the childminder to securely understand individual children's progress and identify their next steps in learning. It also helps to identify if any additional advice or help is required at an early stage. The childminder is aware of carrying out required checks, such as the progress check for two-year-old children and has a format available to complete this check. The childminder has positive relationships with parents and others involved in children's care to ensure she effectively promotes children's needs.

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provision

The childminder effectively meets the safeguarding, welfare and learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She maintains appropriate records and implements policies to support her work. The childminder is safety conscious. She risk assesses and is fully aware of her safeguarding role. She keeps parents fully informed of all aspects of her service. In addition to face-to-face conversations with parents, she provides a daily diary of information. She seeks parental opinion of the service she offers and has made good use of opportunities to improve her practice. Recent improvements have included the childminder developing her skills at recording her observations, monitoring progress and planning next steps. She is continuously developing her skills and keeping up to date with changes in early years through training and reading. This indicates that she is self-evaluating her service, skills

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provision

and striving for continuous improvement.

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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. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY464464 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 965379 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6

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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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