Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 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 childminder's knowledge of safeguarding is secure. She is fully aware of her responsibilities, including how to report any concerns. This helps her to protect children's safety and welfare very well.  The childminder provides a wide range of toys and activities that promote children's all- round learning and development. Children remain engaged for extended periods and gain the necessary skills they require for their future learning.  The childminder uses observation, assessment and monitoring to identify individual children's levels of achievement effectively. She has a good understanding of how to support and plan for children's next steps in learning and development, addressing any gaps, and helping them to make good all-round progress.  The childminder values the input of parents to help settle their children into her provision. She gains good information from them about their children's individual

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This provision is good

preferences and achievements at home. The childminder uses this to establish children's initial starting points and identify their next steps in learning. As a result, she meets children's care and learning needs well.  The childminder sensitively settles children and builds secure emotional attachments with them. Consequently, children are self-motivated, and feel secure and safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always allow children more time to think about their responses to her questions, so they can develop stronger critical thinking and conversation 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

 give children more time to think about and consider their response, to develop children's critical thinking and conversation skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the kitchen, playroom and in the outdoor learning environment.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector saw evidence of the suitability checks for the childminder and her assistant, looked at children's assessment records, the childminder's policies and procedures and her self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions on the day and by reviewing written feedback from parent surveys and letters.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's teaching is good. She challenges children through purposeful planning, taking account of their interests and individual learning needs. For example, children play with a water tray, which develops the young children's use of language well and allows them to experiment with the feel of water on their faces and feet. The childminder introduces relevant mathematical language and links their experience with previous learning, by reminding them of a recent visit to a loch, which develops their knowledge and understanding of the world. During play, the childminder uses simple word sentences to support and encourage children's speech. However, she does not always allow children enough time to think and fully consider their responses.

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good

The childminder has a warm, friendly manner, which children respond to positively. Children enjoy being active and engage in physical play during the regular outings to local parks and play centres. The childminder provides healthy home-cooked meals and snacks, and children learn about healthy foods as they chat having their snacks. Children develop self-care and independence skills because the childminder teaches them to feed themselves, take off their own shoes and learn to put on and fasten their coats. This effective support helps them develop the skills needed for their next stage of learning, for example, as they move on to pre-school or school. The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She communicates and shares information with them regularly about their children's daily routines, experiences and achievements.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She maintains all the required documentation to a good standard and uses it successfully to ensure the safe and efficient management of her provision. Children's safety is a priority. They learn how to evacuate the premises by practising fire drills, and how to cross the road safely with the childminder. The childminder regularly reviews her practice and is committed to her continued professional development. She attends training that has led to improvements in how she plans for individual learning. As part of the evaluation process, the childminder seeks the views of parents and acts on their feedback. This results in her positive support to children's individual routines, such as sleep time and encouraging children to clean their teeth after meals. The childminder supervises her assistant and ensures he understands his responsibility to safeguard

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provision is good

children and help her to keep them safe and promote their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442537 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 809299 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and employs her husband as her assistant. They live in Dedworth, Windsor, in the county of Berkshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm.

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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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