Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2015 1 December 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is extremely motivated and enthusiastic in her teaching. She provides an extensive range of exciting and interesting resources, and challenges children as they take part in their play. As a result, children are eager to learn and participate in all activities.  The childminder has excellent partnerships with parents. She uses highly successful methods to share information with parents. This means that parents actively contribute to their children's learning, which supports their exceptional progress.  The childminder demonstrates an excellent knowledge of how to protect children. She has an excellent knowledge of safeguarding and the procedure to follow regarding any concerns.  The childminder completes precise assessments of children's development, to plan accurately focused activities for the next steps in children's learning. This means that they make rapid progress in relation to their starting points.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder rigorously reflects on the service she provides, evaluating her strengths and seeking to improve her provision. This significantly improves outcomes for children.  The childminder teaches children the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle. She shares the weekly menu with parents and provides children with well-balanced, nutritious meals and snacks.

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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 the already good opportunities children's have to explore and investigate their interest in the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a tour of the premises with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's engagement in activities, their development and their progress.  The inspector observed the childminder engage in a variety of learning experiences with the children.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including children's learning journals, records and written policies.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how young children learn. She skilfully interacts with the children, asking questions and listening to their thoughts and ideas. This very effectively supports children's speaking skills. The childminder teaches children mathematical skills as they take part in their daily activities. For example, children learn to compare and match sizes as they dress their dolls during imaginary play. Young children enthusiastically show interest in books and enjoy singing songs and rhymes. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to explore the local community. Children enjoy walks across the local fields looking for bugs and insects. Consequently, children are curious learners. There are fewer opportunities for children to continue their interest in the natural world in the garden at home.

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outstanding

The childminder has a warm, friendly manner. Consequently, children have a secure bond and a lovely relationship with childminder and their friends. This supports their emotional well-being exceptionally well. As a result, children share, take turns and are kind to one another. Furthermore, children regularly visit groups within the local community, which helps them to develop confidence and social skills. The childminder actively seeks to find out about children's home routines, interests and needs from parents, which is extremely effective in helping children settle quickly. Parents are extremely happy with the care and learning the childminder provides. Written comments demonstrate her service has exceeded their expectations. The childminder teaches children how to keep safe at every opportunity. For example, children prepare their own fruit and vegetables, learning how to use utensils, such as knives, safely.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She implements her robust policies and procedures in her daily practice, and carries out extensive risk assessments to keep children safe. As a result, children play and learn in a secure environment. The childminder manages all aspects of her provision to an outstanding standard. She regularly meets with other childminders and accesses training in order to improve her professional development. The childminder strongly integrates her new knowledge and skills into her practice. For example, she uses exemplary teaching skills to promote children's communication and language development. The childminder has established excellent partnerships with parents and other early years settings, and links with local schools. This provides continuity of care and learning, and supports children in confidently moving on to their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392034 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 830389 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 2009. She lives in Eton, Berkshire. The provision operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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