Childminder EY284765

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 August 2016 15 April 2013

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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 made good progress in raising the quality of her provision to a good standard since the last inspection.  The childminder observes and assesses children's progress effectively and her teaching skills are good. She provides activities and resources that challenge and interest children, to help them move forward in their learning well overall.  The childminder regularly reviews her provision and identifies any strengths and weaknesses in her practice. She seeks parents' views as part of gaining information to help her reflect on her provision and how she can make improvements.  The childminder forms secure partnerships with parents and gains all important information so that she is able to provide continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder knows children's individual routines and personalities very well. Children are extremely happy, settled and confident in her care. The childminder

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This provision is good

supports children's emotional well-being effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's activity plans do not always provide focused next steps in children's learning, to help children make more rapid progress in their development.  The childminder does not always share a wide range of information about children's learning with other settings that children attend, to fully support consistency.

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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

 enhance the planning of children's next steps in learning to help children make even greater progress  develop partnerships with other settings children attend, to share a wider range of information and support their learning further.

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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 interactions with children.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities with regard to child protection. She completes training to keep her knowledge up to date and knows how to make a referral if she has concerns about a child's safety and welfare. The childminder monitors children's development effectively. She puts into place any additional support so that all children are able to achieve well. The childminder shares assessments, including the progress check for children aged between two and three years, with parents and other professionals. She regularly updates her professional knowledge to continually improve her skills and children's experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn through play and exploration. Children are motivated and show that they enjoy their experiences and have pride in their achievements. For example, older children use card, buttons and wool to make a picture of themselves. They proudly describe the colours they use and that they have two eyes, one nose and a mouth. The childminder uses the activity to help children recognise and sound out the letters of their names. She gives lots of encouragement and praise for their efforts in writing their names on their creations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is flexible to different families' needs. She works with parents to provide continuity of care and help children to settle quickly. Children have regular opportunities to be physically active. For example, they enjoy playing badminton and skittles in the garden and go on walks to feed the ducks on the river. They learn about foods which are healthy and help themselves to drinking water. Children form secure attachments with the childminder. She is a good role model and manages children's behaviour effectively. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being. The childminder is vigilant as children play and is always close by. She ensures that children understand the rules and routines, recognise dangers and learn to keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning, ready for their next stages in their development and school. Children develop confidence and independence well. For example, they happily choose toys and activities from a wide range of interesting resources. They are confident talkers and are keen to express their own views and ideas. Children enjoy visiting community groups where they socialise with others and learn about other people.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284765 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1048855 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 April 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Windsor, Berkshire. She operates from 6.30am to 8.30pm, Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder is able to accept funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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