Childminder, Out-of school day care in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2015 18 May 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

 Partnerships with parents are exceptional. The childminder goes to significant lengths to work with parents in order to help children to settle. This means that, right from the start, children are extremely confident and self-assured in the childminder's home.  The childminder has up-to-date child protection training and consequently has an excellent awareness of the safeguarding procedures she must follow if she has any concerns about a child.  Children have a very good understanding of healthy lifestyles. They have wonderful opportunities to take part in regular exercise, spending a large part of their day outdoors.  The quality of teaching is of a very high standard. The childminder's rigorous assessment of children's progress helps to identify and close any gaps in children's learning. Consequently, all children make very rapid progress given their starting points and capabilities.  The childminder has a sharp focus on self-evaluation and, as a result, her work shows

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This provision is outstanding

continuous improvement and she maintains the highest levels of achievement for all children.

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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

 challenge children's developing literacy skills across the learning environment to fully extend their learning.

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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, and their development and 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 exceptional knowledge of children's learning and development requirements. On-going observations and accurate assessments track children's progress accurately. This gives the childminder a thorough understanding of children's individual needs, abilities and learning styles. Children learn mathematical skills as they play. For example, they learn language such as bigger or smaller when choosing their watering can and discuss emerging patterns as they sprinkle water onto the patio. Children enjoy reading books, which helps to develop their early literacy skills well. However the childminder does not always extend children's literacy skills throughout the learning environment. Children regularly visit toddler groups. These visits help them to develop confidence and social skills and prepare them well for the next stage of their education.

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outstanding

The childminder spends time getting to know the children and their families very well. Consequently, children form close relationships with the childminder and settle quickly. The childminder focuses strongly on developing children's independence skills. She provides a stimulating environment, which includes resources stored in low-level units so children can choose anything that catches their interest. Children have excellent opportunities to be active and to manage risks through outdoor play and regular physical activities. The childminder works closely with parents to meet the dietary needs of all children. She uses every opportunity to teach children about healthy food and lifestyles. For example, children regularly water the fruit and vegetables in the garden. This helps them to gain an understanding of the world and learn where food they eat comes from.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She regularly reviews her work and implements plans to improve outcomes for children. As a result, she has successfully addressed the recommendations from the last inspection. The childminder is committed to continuous professional development. This has a positive impact on the quality of teaching. Following recent 'forest school' training the childminder has developed her knowledge and skills on how to promote children's learning in the outdoor environment. The childminder has developed exceptional partnerships with the other settings that the children attend. Parents comment that children benefit greatly from the consistent three-way flow of communication between all carers, which provides excellent continuity of care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 108223 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 839529 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

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Old Windsor, Berkshire. The provision operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm, 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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