Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 November 2015 14 February 2011

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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

 The childminder provides a wide selection of resources in her home for children to choose for themselves. She helps children to be motivated in their learning and try new experiences. Children progress well.  Children are clearly happy during their time with the childminder. They feel at ease in her welcoming home and form secure emotional bonds with her and with the other children who attend.  The childminder forms good partnerships with parents overall. She knows children's care needs from the start which helps them to settle quickly. Parents speak very highly about the childminder and of the very good quality of her setting.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She teaches children to use good manners and they learn how to behave in different social situations.  The childminder strives to continually improve the care and learning experiences for children. She attends training and speaks with other childminders to improve on her

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This provision is good

teaching practices and provide good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently obtain full information from parents about their children's learning when they first join, to enable her to plan targeted activities from the start.  On occasions, the childminder does not give children time to fully develop their own ideas during activities in which they are engaged.

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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 the process used to encourage parents to contribute towards children's starting points on entry to the provision  allow children more time to complete activities that they are engaged in, to help them fully develop their ideas and interests.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed children playing.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder and discussed children's development.  The inspector reviewed children's records, a selection of policies, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other members of the household.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the information provided in the childminder's self- evaluation document and written references from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how young children learn and develop. She uses her knowledge well to ensure that her teaching provides children with learning experiences that help them to make good progress. She uses her assessments effectively to track children's progress and identify any gaps in their learning. She has formed secure links with parents and other early years settings children also attend. This has a positive impact on children's progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection procedures and how to make a referral. She is registered to work with an assistant in case of an emergency. She ensures her assistant is aware of the policies and procedures of her setting and has an understanding of safeguarding issues. The childminder reflects on all aspects of her provision, including children's progress, in order to continually improve. She gains the views of children and parents in

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

order to make any necessary adjustments.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children so that she able to assess and plan for their next steps in development. Children's communication and language skills are developing well. The childminder provides rich and varied opportunities for children to develop their understanding of new words. Children enjoy a wide range of resources and experiences in the community with other groups of children. They develop good social skills, as well as enjoying a range of opportunities to practise their physical skills. Children learn to control their hand and finger movements. For example, they draw around their feet using a chalk and chalk board. They talk about size and point to their toes as they identify which are bigger and which are smaller.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's growing understanding of the need for safety and helps them to consider and manage some risks during their play. She encourages children's independence very well. For example, children help to prepare their own lunches and tidy away their plates and cups from the meal table. Good hygiene is promoted through everyday routines. The childminder encourages children to make healthy choices about the food they eat and teaches them about the importance of regular exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress. They are developing in-line with typical expectations for their ages and stages of development. Children are sociable, confident and motivated to learn. They are gaining the key skills they need for the next steps in learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318478 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 834536 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Datchet, Berkshire. The childminder's provision operates from Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant.

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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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