Childminder EY484950

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 September 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 make good progress in their learning. The childminder finds out what they already know and can do from their parents, and sets children challenges in their play to extend their skills even further.  The childminder uses thoughtful teaching practices when interacting with children. She effectively plans a range of interesting opportunities that help children continually develop as they play.  Children are settled and secure in the childminder's care. They play with enthusiasm and excitement. The childminder is warm and caring, sensitively responding to their care needs.  The childminder reflects effectively on her practices and identifies opportunities to develop her knowledge and skills. For example, she attends training to refresh her teaching skills that improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage a positive awareness of diversity. For example, she misses chances to build on children's understanding of the similarities and differences between one another or what makes each child unique.  The childminder does not focus on children's learning when she shares information with other settings children attend, to enable a joint approach to children's learning needs.

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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 more opportunities for children to develop a positive awareness of themselves and others in their play and learning  focus more sharply on children's development when sharing information with other settings children attend, to support their learning even more precisely.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during daily play routines.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated a planned activity together.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, children and parents at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including policies and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents from the very beginning. She offers support and guidance to parents and works with them to help their children make good progress. Children learn key skills they need in readiness for school. Parents provide positive feedback about the childminder and often thank her for her support. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with local child protection procedures and knows what to do if she is concerned for children's welfare. She monitors and minimises risks to children's safety, and helps children learn how to keep themselves safe from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of her previous teaching experiences to support children's learning through play. She carefully considers how to make the most of each learning opportunity. The childminder readily adapts her plans to fit what the children are interested in and re-directs play to keep focus on the learning objectives she sets. She makes precise assessments of children's abilities, monitors their progress and prepares learning opportunities based on what she knows they can already do. The childminder develops children's problem-solving and thinking skills very well. For example, as the children explored how balls roll on different surfaces, she asked them questions and offered explanations to help them think and understand why they move differently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to understand the rules and boundaries, such as to follow hygiene routines and to play safely. She manages children's behaviour effectively, and teaches them respectful and positive social skills. For example, she helps them learn to play together and take turns in activities. The childminder encourages children to be independent and supports their confidence to explore their surroundings. For example, she makes sure that children try things for themselves and gives praise for their efforts and when they accomplish tasks on their own.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good physical skills, such as coordination. For example, they use tools with purpose in craft activities. They learn to manage their own personal needs, for example, when potty training. Children develop good communication skills. They learn new vocabulary, recognise and read familiar words. For example, they find their own name labels and they readily repeat new words they are learning. Children begin to use mathematics in their everyday play routines. For example, they talk about the different sizes and properties of balls as they post them down a chute or move them along different surfaces.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484950 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1001408 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 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 Cookham, Berkshire. The childminder offers childcare all year round, each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm.

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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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