Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 June 2015 4 March 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 highly motivated and takes every opportunity to extend children's learning as they play. She monitors children's development precisely, which means she identifies and closes any gaps in learning very effectively.  The childminder uses every opportunity to encourage children to practise their early writing skills. This includes outdoors, for example, where she encourages them to draw the bugs from the garden and roads for their cars.  The childminder consistently promotes children's independence. As a result, children are curious, imaginative and behave extremely well. They develop positive attitudes towards learning which prepares them very well for school.  The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding training and fully understands her role and responsibility in protecting children. She regularly reviews and evaluates her robust safeguarding and child protection arrangements to inform improvement plans

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This provision is outstanding

and promote children's welfare.  The childminder continually evaluates and improves her practice. She takes into account the views of parents and children and, consequently, identifies her strengths and areas for improvement. As a result, she provides a high-quality service for all the children and their families.  The childminder forms exceptional bonds with children. These relationships promote their self-esteem to the highest level so that children feel safe and secure in her care.

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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

 provide even more opportunities for children to explore and investigate technology to strengthen their understanding of how things work.

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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 engaged in a variety of learning experiences with the children.  The inspector looked at a selection of documents, 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 to promote children's learning. She provides a well-resourced learning environment that reflects all children's needs and interests. The childminder encourages children's natural curiosity and follows their interests to extend their learning. For example, she skilfully teaches children to understand size as they independently look for the spoons they need to develop their play. The childminder incorporates a number of additional resources, such as colanders, to develop children's ability to solve problems. For example, children learn to make predications, such as whether the holes are too big or too small for the rice to flow through. The childminder offers children very good opportunities to explore technology and discover how things work. However, she does not take all opportunities to extend this aspect of their learning. The childminder interacts exceptionally well with children. She allows children to lead in

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who attend. This is outstanding

their play, uses skilful questions and repeats words to help them learn new vocabulary.

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outstanding

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure. She displays children's artwork, which promotes children's confidence and self-esteem extremely well. Children have excellent opportunities to enjoy fresh air and develop their physical skills. They hunt for bugs in the garden, enjoy messy play and whizz around on their trikes. Children enjoy healthy homemade meals and chop up their own fruit, so learn how to manage their own safety. The childminder regularly takes children on outings to community groups. This provides children with excellent opportunities to socialise with other children. As a result, they learn to share and take turns, and develop the skills they need for school.

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provision is outstanding

This experienced childminder has an excellent understanding of her role and responsibility to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Her policies and procedures are robust and underpin her high-quality service. The childminder maintains accurate development records and identifies children's next steps in learning, which she regularly shares with parents. Furthermore, parents share their children's achievements at home. This promotes ongoing continuity in children's learning. Following recent training, the childminder has incorporated even more activities to challenge children's creative skills. Partnerships with other early years professionals are excellent. These links significantly contribute to children's well-being. As a result, children achieve their full potential. Parents written comments demonstrate they are extremely happy with the care and learning their children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299953 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 847401 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 4 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Windsor, Berkshire. The provision operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am 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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