Childminder 108263

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2016 22 February 2016

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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 activities that challenge children well and motivate them to join in. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. For example, she gives children plenty of praise and encouragement and children show great self-esteem.  The childminder creates a welcoming environment and children form secure attachments. They develop confidence, independence and learn to respond to simple boundaries.  The childminder reflects on her teaching practice well. She has made improvements since her last inspection. For example, she has refreshed her knowledge of the early years foundation stage to provide positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly share information about children's progress with their parents to help them to extend their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not create many opportunities to develop children's awareness of differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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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 parents with more information about their children's progress to help support and extend children's learning at home  increase opportunities for children to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others, to further develop their awareness of diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder and children during play and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with parents and read other parents' feedback to gain their views.  The inspector examined a sample of policies, documents and children's records.  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 keeps up to date with local child protection procedures. She knows what to do if she has concerns for children's safety, including children being drawn into situations that place them at significant risk of harm. She updates her knowledge and skills. For example, she shares information with other childminders and completes training and research to make improvements to her teaching practice. The childminder regularly checks children's progress. She gains parents' and children's views and uses these to make positive changes to her practice. For instance, she reviewed the sleeping arrangements for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She plans activities that build upon children's interests. For example, children like exploring different sounds and the childminder provides them with a range of musical instruments. The childminder encourages children to make independent choices in their play. She provides good opportunities for children to develop their imaginative skills and to explore technology. The childminder introduces children to mathematics well. For instance, she counts as they stack building blocks and when they take off their socks. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she talks to them as they play and repeats new words, and they listen attentively when she reads to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms positive relationships with children. Children show their contentment in her care as they cuddle up close to the childminder and reach their arms out for her to pick them up. She helps children learn to behave well and to take care of the environment. For example, she encourages them to put away toys after playing with them. She supports children's understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle effectively. She talks to them about eating healthy snacks and provides daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The childminder places a strong focus on teaching children about safety. For instance, she teaches them to take risks and to keep themselves safe when on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are eager to join in play, and they show good levels of attention and concentration for their stage of development. Children develop independence in everyday routines and gain confidence in their abilities. For example, younger children learn to use cutlery to feed themselves and they develop their physical skills well. They develop an interest in writing and enjoy looking at books. Children gain the skills they need for the next stage in learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 108263 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1057408 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1990. She lives in Horton, Berkshire. The childminder operates her service from Monday to Sunday all day and all year round. She offers overnight care. 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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