Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/10/2014 08/01/2009

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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

 The childminder has a warm and caring nature. She takes time to get to know children well so that she can plan effectively for children, and understand their individual needs.  The childminder plans well for children's learning. She offers a challenging environment with activities, toys and resources that span all seven areas of learning. Children also benefit from enjoying a broad variety of outings that extend their learning.  Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. They are making good progress in relation to their entry points to the setting.  The childminder regularly shares children's progress with parents, who are positive about the care their children receive.  Children's behaviour is very good.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not use regular open-ended questions to further promote children's thinking and curiosity about what they do.

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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 children in their play and during their interactions with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she plans for children's individual learning.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and children's journals.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation form and feedback letters

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 1995. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her family in Ascot, Berkshire. The childminder can take children to and collect them from, local schools and pre-schools. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding, with sleep and bathroom facilities available on the first floor. A fully enclosed rear garden is available for outside play. There are currently four children in the early years age range on roll.

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

 extend further the use of appropriate open-ended questions during conversations with children, particularly in promoting how they describe what they are doing during their play activities.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She uses various professional publications to support how she plans for children's learning. She is confident in making her assessments of children's progress, their next steps or stages in their development. She has a secure knowledge of each child's strengths and interests. Consequently, children are happy and content in their play, and therefore, make good progress.

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who attend

Children enjoyed their interactions with the childminder. For example, on the day of inspection they had made paper planes and practised making these fly. Children completed puzzles independently. The childminder offers guidance and explanations about the best way to fit the pieces together. Children listen and follow these instructions and are therefore confident to complete the puzzles independently. The childminder demonstrates many methods for teaching and interaction. For example, she helps children to recall and encourages their efforts. She communicates well with children, offering clues and explanations. For example, she tells a child that a baby cow is a calf and that milk comes from a cow, as they complete these parts of the puzzle. She explains that the missing piece goes in to the middle. However, sometimes the childminder speaks too quickly and misses opportunities to use a mix of statements and open-ended questions so

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who attend

that children can think more creatively and explore their own thoughts even more.

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who attend

The childminder promotes children's language very well. Children thoroughly enjoyed reading books with the childminder. They were keen to join in and anticipated the endings of familiar phrases well. The children looked at the pictures and offered their suggestions about what was happening. A child stated that she is 'not keen on the tiger'. The childminder is proactive. She provided an older child with a copy of the book she read which meant that the child could follow the story and turn the pages as the childminder did. The children remained engaged as the childminder read. A child commented that animals are 'big' or 'cute' and offered suggestions about what noise an owl might make.

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who attend

Children are developing very well in their personal, social and emotional development. They choose to dress up and act out familiar films and characters of these films and play happily alongside one another. The childminder watched over the children and allowed them time to develop their role-play. This good practice promotes children's self-esteem and imaginations. Overall, children are demonstrating good progress in their learning in line with typical expectations. They show readiness for the next stage of their learning.

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

Children have warm bonds with the childminder, who has a caring manner and is attentive to children's needs. The childminder provides a broad range of resources, which are in very good condition and easily accessible to the children. This means that children can make choices about what they want to play with, which promotes their decision making skills and independence. Children have settled well, and show that they are emotionally secure in the childminder's care. They have appropriate relationships with one another. They understand and are developing an awareness of turn taking and sharing. Children behaved very well during the inspection and demonstrated that they understand the childminder's expectations and their routines. They learn about their own safety. For example, they helped to tidy up their toys to make the environment safe, prior to moving on to a new activity.

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

The childminder promotes healthy eating and good hygiene routines through her partnerships with parents. She is aware of children's dietary needs and any allergies, and adheres to these. Parents provide meals for the children, but the childminder helps children to develop their awareness of healthy eating. For example, they have a vegetable patch and learn about growing produce. Children sleep according to their individual routines. The childminder conducts nappy changes appropriately. Children benefit from regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They enjoy various walks in the community, for example, to local parks and woodland areas. They also enjoy and benefit from playing in the childminder's large garden.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates that she has a good knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is confident to explain the procedures she would take, should there ever be a cause for concern about a child in her care. She displays the procedures so that parents understand her responsibilities. The childminder has completed and refreshed the required paediatric first aid training certificate. She is therefore is able to deal with any medical emergencies that may arise.

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provision

The childminder shares her written policies and procedures with parents. These polices explain how the childminder promotes children's health and well-being. She maintains and reviews risk assessments for her home and outings. Therefore, she is able to keep children safe at home and when away from it. The childminder reflects on her provision of care, and takes in to account the views of parents. She is confident to acknowledge her strengths of provision; in particular how she promotes children's language and self- esteem. The childminder has met all the recommendations set at her last inspection. Parents are positive about the care their children receive. Through evidence provided at the inspection, parents state that they are reassured in leaving their children, who are developing into happy and confident children.

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is confident in providing effective teaching and interaction skills. This promotes children's learning and their engagement in their activities. The childminder offers children a well-resourced environment with a broad range of toys and resources to challenge them and promote their developmental progress in all seven areas. Prior to children starting with her, she takes time to meet with parents to find out about children's backgrounds, interests and abilities prior to entering the setting. This means that the childminder develops a good understanding of individual children's needs, builds a relationship with parents, and is able plan for children's next stage of learning. The childminder is proactive in sharing children's progress. She does this through an individual learning journal and takes time to speak with parents each day. This

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provision

means she maintains an effective two-way communication that supports children's progress in care and learning.

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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 108091 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 845623 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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