Foran, Chloe

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2016 Not applicable

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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 are very happy and secure in the childminder's care. They settle quickly and develop very secure emotional attachments with her.  Children's speech and language development is effectively supported by the childminder. For example, she reads with the children and tells stories in ways that keep children enthralled.  The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She uses clear and consistent boundaries and praises children for their achievements, which helps to raise their self- esteem and confidence. Children behave well. They are friendly and polite, and they learn how to share and take turns.  The childminder evaluates her practice regularly and gathers feedback from parents. She uses this information to make continuous improvement to raise the outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Very occasionally, the childminder does not adapt joint activities to provide a high level of challenge for each child, to support and meet their individual learning needs fully.

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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

 make sure that joint activities are always adapted to provide exactly the right amount of challenge and support for each child, to meet children's individual learning needs even more consistently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and engaged with the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interaction with children.  The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation of an activity.  The inspector viewed the spaces, toys and equipment used for childminding purposes, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including self-evaluation, policies and the children's development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms that would cause her concern. She clearly understands the procedures she must follow in the event of a concern being raised about a child in her care. The childminder holds children's safety and well-being in the highest regard, both when at home and during outings. She regularly evaluates all aspects of her provision and looks for ways to improve. She forms good partnerships with parents, which strongly supports children's learning and welfare. Parents are very happy with the quality of her provision. They describe her as 'amazing,' for example. The childminder makes good use of training to keep up to date with information and improve her knowledge and skills. For example, she is putting into practice knowledge gained from a communication and language course to help young children develop their vocabulary further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors and tracks children's learning and development effectively to ensure that they are making good progress and building on what they already know. She identifies any gaps in children's progress and puts additional help into place swiftly. The childminder gathers important information from parents about children's interests and what they can already do when they join her, and she makes observations right from the start. This enables her to plan activities that meet children's needs and current interests well, which has a positive impact on their motivation to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very attentive to children's individual needs. She acts as a positive role model and responds warmly in her interactions with them. Her reassuring conversations help children to be confident to learn and to try new things. For example, she encourages children to look for creatures hiding under the bag of potting soil that they find in the garden. The childminder promotes all areas of learning well, both inside and outside of the home. Resources are plentiful, interesting and arranged so that children can easily choose what they want to play with. She helps children to understand that other people may have different ideas and ways of doing things, and why it is important to treat others with respect.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. Younger children develop early writing skills. For example, they use chalks to make marks on the easel and patio in the garden. They excitedly use imaginative role play, for example, as they pretend to feed and care for their dolls. Children have good opportunities to mix with others, for example, through visiting various community groups, which supports their social development. Children's physical and emotional development is good. They gain important early skills and knowledge which prepare them effectively for their next stage of learning, including, for older children, starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455651 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 933795 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013. She lives in Windsor, Berkshire. The childminder operates her service from 7.30am until 5pm each weekday, 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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