Childminder in Slough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 13 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 develop good emotional and social skills. They are confident and settle quickly when they first start because they feel happy and safe. They have trusting and warm relationships with the childminder, who listens to them and helps them to feel valued.  The childminder offers children praise and encouragement for their efforts. She builds their confidence well. Children's behaviour is good.  The childminder carries out regular assessments of children's learning. She successfully builds on children's learning, to identify what they know and can do, to address any possible gaps in their development.  Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Parents receive accurate information about children's activities and experiences, as well as their overall development. This effectively supports continuity of care and learning for children.  The childminder takes the time to develop her knowledge further, for example, through

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This provision is good

training and researching ideas. She shows a clear drive for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not use all available opportunities to engage younger children fully during group sessions, for example, story time.  The childminder does not routinely assess and evaluate the impact of her professional development activities, such as training, on children's learning and development to achieve better outcomes for all children.

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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 the most of opportunities to engage all children, particularly during group activities, to foster their interests fully and sustain their attention  evaluate the effectiveness of professional development, including training attended, to assess the impact of improvements made, and build upon and sustain the quality of practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play throughout the inspection, and assessed the quality and impact of teaching on their learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments made available during the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility in protecting children. For example, she completes up-to-date training which helps her to keep abreast of current legislation. She has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder monitors children's progress thoroughly. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder provides daily feedback to ensure parents are aware of the children's day and also shares her observation records regularly. She values parents' comments about her childminding service and uses these as the basis for continuing to maintain a good standard of care and education for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress from when they start and continues planning their next steps in their learning. She supports children's communication and language effectively. For example, the most-able children engage in conversations with the childminder, who is careful to offer challenge to develop their thinking skills. She listens, gives children time to talk and she responds effectively. The childminder provides good learning opportunities to extend children's mathematical development. These capture older children's interests and help them to make good progress. For example, when listening to a familiar story, children are eager to count objects and props. Children develop many valuable skills which help them to gain experience for their future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and emotionally secure with the childminder. She knows children and their individual routines well. She identifies younger children's care needs and ensures they are met effectively. She recognises when they need to sleep and offers gentle reassurance to calm them when they are tired. The childminder supports children to develop their independence skills. She encourages children to help to tidy activities away. This helps them to look after their toys and gain an awareness of safety. Children develop their physical skills well. They go on regular outings and walks. The childminder teaches children about road and fire safety. Children visit different places to explore the wider world and take part in experiences to enhance their knowledge of other cultures and celebrations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the key skills needed for future learning, such as starting nursery and school. The childminder checks children's progress successfully and plans activities that interest the children. Children learn how to behave and respect others. They develop confidence and socialise well with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 105467 Local authority Slough Inspection number 1053389 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1990. She lives in Langley, Berkshire. She provides care Monday to Friday, from 7.45am to 5.30pm, and operates 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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