Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 August 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

 The childminder provides a broad range of activities that supports children's learning effectively and motivates them to join in. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children develop strong independence skills. The childminder takes every opportunity to help children develop confidence in their own abilities.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's welfare and learning. They work well together to support children's learning at home and in the setting.  Children behave well and play cooperatively. The childminder helps children to learn to respect others and the environment.  The childminder reflects on her practice well. For example, she considers parents' and children's views when making changes, to provide positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to develop their thinking skills and solve problems.  The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to extend children's awareness of numbers and counting.

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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

 provide children with more chances to think and solve problems, to extend their learning further  increase opportunities for children to use numbers and counting during play, to further develop their early mathematical awareness.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector read feedback from parents to gain their views.  The inspector examined a sample of documents, children's records and policies.  The inspector observed children and the childminder during play. She discussed the impact of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to protect children. She has clear procedures to report any concerns, to help keep children safe. The childminder pays good attention to her professional development and keeps up to date with changes in legislation. For instance, she completes regular research and training and shares ideas with other childminders. The childminder monitors the educational programme and children's progress well. She shares her findings with parents to help involve them in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children well. She regularly observes children while they play and assesses their progress to identify what they need to learn next. The childminder uses her good knowledge of how children learn to plan activities that support their individual needs effectively. Children enjoy making choices in their play. For example, children choose to make sand castles, engage in water play and develop their early writing skills using a variety of resources. The childminder includes regular opportunities for children to use their physical skills. For example, they crawl through tunnels, use jugs to pour and ride wheeled toys. Children enjoy using their imaginations and being creative. The childminder supports them to explore a good range of resources that supports their awareness of early technology.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care and form positive relationships with her. The childminder provides a caring and nurturing environment. She uses information gained from parents when children first start to help children settle. For example, she plans around children's needs and interests. The childminder supports children's social development and awareness of the world they live in effectively. For example, she takes children out into the community and attends local playgroups. The childminder ensures that children benefit from nutritious snacks and meals at regular intervals throughout the day. She helps children gain an awareness of how to keep themselves safe and healthy through a variety of activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop confidence in their abilities and a strong sense of belonging. They enjoy being creative and are inquisitive learners. Children develop an interest in early literacy. For instance, they enjoy looking at a variety of books. They learn to use a range of resources to develop physically and gain the key skills they need for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467158 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 968246 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 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Windsor, Berkshire. She works on Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm for most of the year. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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