Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 January 2016 19 July 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 has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She observes children to determine what they already know and can do. She effectively plans activities that help to move children on and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder understands her responsibility to help children to feel safe and secure. She assesses her home to identify and minimise any potential hazards.  Children develop an understanding of tolerance through experiences that help them learn about the festivals and celebrations of other cultures. The childminder promotes positive behaviour well, so children learn to express themselves and respond to the thoughts and feelings of one another respectfully.  The childminder has developed and established partnerships with staff at other settings children attend since the last inspection. She shares information with the school and pre-school staff to enable a two-way flow of information to ensure consistently in their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not consistently have opportunities to build on their curiosity wherever they are playing, through experiences that encourage exploring and learning using all of their senses.  The childminder does not consistently give children time to explore letters and their sounds during their play to strengthen their early reading 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

 strengthen younger children's sensory exploration of a wide range of media in all environments to fully support their all-round learning and development  strengthen children's understanding of letter names and sounds to promote their early reading skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and children at play throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including a selection of policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder manages her provision well. She reflects on her strengths, weaknesses and children's progress regularly, and sets targets to improve her knowledge, skills and teaching. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands what to do if she is concerned for a child's safety and knows the child protection procedures to follow in the event of a concern. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder involves them in evaluations of her practice and to help them support their child's learning at home. Parents compliment the childminder's service and the care and teaching she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching and assessment is good. The childminder regularly assesses and monitors children's progress and shares their next steps in learning with parents. The childminder builds on children's communication and language well. For example, she models words for young children to repeat and effectively uses simple questions to encourage children's thinking. Children enjoy a range of books, and reasons to write and make marks, such as through messy play, chalk and painting. There are good opportunities for children to develop their physical skills, for example, as they use equipment to build, construct and fit shapes into spaces.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively promotes the health and well-being of children. For example, she provides healthy, nutritious snacks and meals. Children have good opportunities to play outside and to learn about the world around them. The childminder teaches children to respect others and they play happily together, taking turns and sharing. The childminder creates good opportunities for them to develop these skills. For example, children learn positive behaviour and form good friendships with others. The childminder encourages children to learn, to make independent choices and to build their self-esteem; for example, she is quick to praise children's efforts and achievements. Children develop their independence skills well. For example, they confidently find their own shoes.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children achieve well and are well prepared for school. They build the skills they need for later learning. Children receive extra support to make good progress, when required.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 108372 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 839535 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 19 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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