Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 October 2015 18 June 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 enjoy a broad range of resources, toys and activities inside and outdoors. These are of good quality and are easily accessible to the children.  Overall, the childminder and her assistant support children effectively to learn and enjoy their play. They know the children well and are attentive to the children's individual needs.  The childminder provides parents with regular information about their children's progress and encourages them to work actively in partnership with her.  The childminder and her assistant follow good policies and procedures to promote children's safety and well-being.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She takes account of the views of children, parents and her assistant to plan for improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, activities are too adult-directed. This means children do not always have sufficient opportunities to be creative and express their ideas as freely as they might.  The childminder and her assistant do not always make the most of opportunities to help children learn about the natural world.

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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 more opportunities for children to use their imaginations and express their ideas freely in their creative activities  provide even more opportunities for children to learn about the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children in their play and during their interactions with the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector spoke with children and the assistant. She read letters of reference from parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she plans for children's learning.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and children's records.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she implements her training and new skills into her practice. They also discussed how the childminder evaluates her provision, and how she plans for her continuous improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of their responsibilities to children. They follow clear policies and procedures for safeguarding, including for the use of mobile phones and social networking. Risk assessments for the home and garden and for outings support children's safety. There are effective systems for sharing information with parents. The childminder sets herself high expectations. She uses training opportunities well to help her reflect on her practice and to develop her skills further. This results in better outcomes for children. The childminder is mindful of the importance of working with others who share the care of the children, in order to promote consistency in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates effective teaching and interaction skills overall. She asks parents of new children about their children's preferences and routines and finds out what they can already do. This means she plans well to meet their needs straightaway. Her focused observations mean she understands children's progress and plans well for their next steps. She quickly takes action if she notices any gaps in children's progress. The childminder encourages children's language and communication well. She encourages their independence, which prepares them well for the next steps in their learning. The childminder promotes equality and diversity effectively. Her sensitive approach helps children to respect each other and accept similarities and differences. Children are developing the confidence to offer their ideas and suggestions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and emotionally secure in the childminder's care. They have warm bonds with her and with the assistant. Children learn about keeping healthy, for example, through washing their hands before eating. They learn about healthy eating, for example, as they help to prepare snacks and lunch, and collect eggs from the chickens at the end of the garden. Children are willing and cooperative about helping to tidy up. Children's behaviour is very good. They play enthusiastically alongside one another. The childminder helps the children to understand about turn taking and listening to one another. Children have regular opportunities for outdoor learning and therefore benefit from fresh air and exercise, and the opportunities to learn in different ways.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children are making good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. Children show that they have the skills to support their next stages of development. Children engage well. They are motivated to join in with play activities and are confident to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439236 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 824421 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Cookham, near Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant and provides care weekdays throughout most of 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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Telephone number

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