Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2015 24 February 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a very welcoming, inclusive and happy environment for children. Therefore, children feel safe and content in her care and enjoy learning.  The childminder offers children a broad range of toys, resources and outings. She is proactive in extending children's learning and encourages children to lead their own play. As a result, children engage well and are willing to take part.  The childminder is mindful to ensure that she supports children's language and communication needs. She takes effective steps to promote children's home languages, alongside teaching all children to grasp the English language.  The childminder is proactive in establishing partnerships with other professionals who share care of the children. This enables her to complement the care children receive.  The childminder is confident in her awareness of safeguarding children and ensures that her home is safe for children. She has a secure knowledge of child protection

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This provision is good

matters and is confident in the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care.  The childminder evaluates her provision of care well by taking on board the views of children and parents. She reflects on her practice and implements new skills gained through regular training, to drive continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to link popular rhymes into everyday play to extend children's language skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen opportunities for children to use rhymes in everyday play activities to develop their communication and language skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children in their play and during their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she finds out about children prior to them starting at her setting, and how she assesses their ongoing development.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and children's development records.  The inspector read and took into account the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about the training she has undertaken and the impact this has had on her practice.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder promotes children's learning well. She uses effective teaching methods to explain, show and demonstrate new skills to children. This helps children to be confident in trying new things and in expanding on their interests. The childminder uses skilful questioning techniques and listens as children respond. This good practice helps children to understand and expand their language and communication. Children enjoy puzzles and talk about the pictures. They develop their physical skills through threading activities or cooking on the toy barbeque with tongs. They further learn the natural environment by observing the different birds on the feeder outdoors. The childminder provides a variety of good-quality books to promote children's language and their enjoyment of stories. The childminder makes focused observations on children's play. She uses these well to assess children's progress and to plan for their next steps in learning.

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good

The childminder's home provides a stimulating and challenging environment, indoors and outdoors. Children are motivated and eager to play. The childminder is caring and attentive to children's needs. As a result, children thrive in her care and show that they are emotionally secure and happy to attend. The childminder enhances children's independence well. For example, they help the childminder to set up activities and listen to her instructions. Children manage their own self-care needs well relative to their ages. They behave exceptionally well, and play contently alongside each other. Children enjoy regular outdoor learning. They benefit from fresh air and physical exercise. The childminder's garden is well resourced and it provides an extension of the learning available indoors. This supports the different ways and styles in which children learn and expands on their interests. Children show that they are ready for the next stage of their

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good

learning. They focus well in their learning and, therefore, make good progress.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has completed an extensive variety of training courses to promote her professional development and this has had a positive impact on the outcomes for children. The childminder safeguards children well. She implements robust risk assessments, policies and procedures to keep children safe and promote their health and well-being. Parents are extremely positive about the care their children receive. The childminder involves parents in their child's learning by providing informative verbal feedback and sharing children's journals and assessments. She invites them to be part of this process by adding their own observations. This helps to promote continuity in children's learning and care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 108102 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 845937 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder operates all day, Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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