Childminder in Slough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 September 2015 23 February 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children benefit from a setting where the childminder has an accurate understanding of their individual needs. The childminder maintains detailed learning journeys and accurately identifies children's next steps in learning. Therefore, all children make good developmental progress in relation to their starting point at entry.  The childminder effectively promotes children's social skills and develops their understanding of the environment. For example, she takes children out regularly and makes good use of the local parks.  Children form close relationships with the childminder, which enables them to feel safe and secure.  The childminder seeks the views of parents in order to continuously improve the quality of her setting and teaching practice. She also keeps her knowledge of requirements that govern her work up to date.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's range of resources does not fully reflect positive images to help strengthen children's awareness of diversity of culture and disabled people.  The childminder is beginning to encourage parents to continuously share their knowledge of what their children can do and to exchange ideas of how to promote children's learning at home. However, the impact of this is not clearly evident as this is in the early stages of development.

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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 opportunities for children to gain a greater understanding of diversity  provide more opportunities for parents to contribute and share information that promotes children's learning at home.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the correct procedures to follow to safeguard children's well-being. Policies and procedures are all in place, which the childminder shares with parents. The childminder is committed to continual professional development to improve outcomes for children. For example, a recent course has enabled her to greatly improve her observations, assessments and planning. The childminder maintains continuity for children's learning and care due to the effective partnerships she has with local schools that children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She tracks and monitors children's progress and acts to quickly close any achievement gaps. The childminder continually engages children in conversation, expanding their vocabulary at activities. For example, she planned an activity around different coloured ice cubes and, as a result, children identify colours and sorting groups reliably during play routines. This fully supports their learning and prepares them well for school. The childminder supports children with English as an additional language extremely well in their communication development. For example, she speaks with them in their first language and uses gestures. The childminder is fully committed to supporting children to reach their full learning potential.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children. She works well with parents to ensure a smooth settling-in process, and sensitively supports children's individual needs. This supports children's confidence levels as they start. The childminder provides healthy snacks for children and fresh drinking water is readily available. Children show good levels of independence as they move freely and access toys and other play equipment. Children greatly enjoy physical activity in the garden, where the childminder provides a good range of play experiences. This helps to promote their physical well- being. Children regularly participate in fire evacuation drills, so they know what to do and how to behave in an emergency. These experiences positively contribute to children developing a sense of danger and knowing how to keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development. They are interested, motivated and involved as they enjoy learning through play. Young children learn to be independent, for example, they take their shoes off as they arrive and make choices through play routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299611 Local authority Slough Inspection number 812854 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Slough, Berkshire. The childminder offers care all day, Monday to Friday throughout the year.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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