Gregory, Laura Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 quality of teaching is good because the childminder is effective in her practice, understands her responsibilities and works extremely well to promote children's learning.  The childminder works very closely with parents to get to know children and their starting points. As a result, observations and planning are thoughtful, as she takes into account children's individual needs to promote their well-being.  Children are making good progress in their development. This is because the childminder is fully committed to supporting children to reach their full learning potential.  The childminder is caring, sensitive and provides a nurturing environment. As a result, children develop a good sense of belonging.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child protection and knows the procedures to follow to safeguard children's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always develop children's early writing skills during everyday play routines. As a result, she does not consistently promote this aspect of learning.  The childminder updates her knowledge and skills well overall. However, she does not extend her professional development consistently, to fully build on the already positive outcomes for 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

 make the most of all opportunities to develop children's early writing skills further, as part of the daily routines and activities  strengthen opportunities for continuous professional development, to build on the already good outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching in all playrooms and the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records, planning documentation, policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plans with her.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

Children become active learners as they readily engage in a range of fun and stimulating play activities. They concentrate on their chosen activity and are given time to fully benefit from the experience. For example, children at the dinosaur play tray spent a considerable period of time connecting train tracks, feeling the texture of coloured rice and observing the different dinosaur sizes. The childminder has a good understanding of the different areas of learning, and recognises that one well planned and resourced activity can successfully incorporate most of the learning areas. Children have good opportunities to develop their early reading skills with stimulating print in the environment and through story books. Learning these skills helps children to prepare for their future learning in school.

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good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children where they settle quickly. Children are encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides opportunities for children to climb and run around in the open air outside. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals for children, and drinking water is readily available. She routinely promotes children's independence during this time, for example, as children independently blow their food before they eat it and then feed themselves. Children know what the childminder expects of them and receive plenty of praise for their achievements. Consequently, their behaviour is very good and they develop a strong sense of belonging and security. Children regularly participate in fire drills so that they know what to do and how to behave in an emergency. These experiences positively contribute to children developing a sense of danger and how to keep themselves safe.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder conducts and reviews detailed risk assessments of the home and outings. Therefore, she takes appropriate action to minimise any risks and hazards to children. The childminder implements her comprehensive policies and procedures extremely well. Self-evaluation is effective and ongoing. The childminder maintains continuity for children's learning and care, due to the effective partnerships she has established with parents and other professionals. Parents are happy with the care and teaching the childminder provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381203 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1015616 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder offers care all day, Monday to Friday.

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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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