Evans, Stacey Kim

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 October 2016 17 March 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 interesting and stimulating activities that challenge children well. All children, including those learning English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder ensures that the environment is safe and has clear policies and procedures to guide her good practice to safeguard and protect children.  Partnerships with parents are strong. For example, the regular sharing of information provides continuity for children and helps involve parents in their children's learning.  The childminder regularly checks the quality of her setting to guide improvements. She gains the views of parents and children, which help to improve her practice and children's experiences.  The childminder helps children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, she offers healthy snacks, discusses healthy eating and provides opportunities for children to have

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has yet to establish highly effective relationships with other settings children attend, to provide a greater consistency in the approach to their learning.  At times, the childminder does not encourage younger children to try things for themselves, to support their independence 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

 develop relationships further with other settings children attend, to provide a more consistent approach to their learning  increase opportunities for younger children to develop their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder and they evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector examined a sample of policies, documents and children's records.  The inspector read feedback from parents to gain their views.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns for a child's welfare. She is aware of her duty to prevent children being drawn into situations that put them at significant risk of harm. The childminder has made significant improvements since her last inspection. For example, she now has effective systems for planning and observing children. She monitors children's progress well and includes children's parents in their learning by sharing children's progress with them. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. For instance, she networks with other childminders, attends training and completes her own research, which has improved her teaching skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes meaningful observations and an accurate assessment of children's learning. She identifies clearly what children need to do next to help them make good progress. The childminder includes mathematics well into children's play. For instance, she helps children to count and recognise numbers and shapes. The childminder supports children to develop their communication and language skills effectively. For example, she repeats new words, uses words in children's home languages and encourages them to share their thoughts and ideas, to develop their thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's awareness of behaviour well. For instance, she discusses sharing and taking turns to help them learn. Children settle quickly into the childminder's care and form positive relationships with her. The childminder places a strong focus on helping children learn to keep themselves safe. For instance, they discuss waiting for the green man before crossing the road when on outings. The childminder creates opportunities for children to learn about differences between themselves and others and to develop self-awareness. For example, she teaches them about different festivals and enters into discussion with them about the different features people have.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and this prepares them well for school. They develop confidence and enjoy being creative. For instance, they explore different sounds instruments make and engage well in imaginative play. Children learn to be physically active. For example, they have good opportunities to play in the garden, visit local play areas and engage in activities where they explore different textures with their hands. Children enjoy reading books and develop an interest in early literacy. They develop good social skills, for example, when they mix with others at play groups.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414697 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1054605 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Datchet, Berkshire. She works from 7.30am until 6pm on Monday to Friday for most of the year.

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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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