Childminder EY475847

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 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 is enthusiastic and conscientious in her work. Since registration, she has made good use of training opportunities to continually enhance her understanding of child development and how children learn.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents. She discusses children's individual needs with their parents, to provide consistency in their care and development.  The childminder makes regular and comprehensive assessments of children's progress. She uses this information to accurately plan for each child's next steps in learning. Children make good progress in their development.  Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder reflects on her setting well and acts on the advice of others, such as the local advisory team, to help her improve her practice and outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not consider a variety of ways to support children's physical skills.  The childminder misses some opportunities to encourage children to explore their interest using sensory play.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to enhance the development of their physical skills  develop the range of opportunities to encourage children's interest in sensory play experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and the children, and spoke with the childminder about children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection regarding her practice and the arrangements for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector checked the documentation the childminder uses to support her practice.  The inspector discussed and read the self-evaluation document.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibility and the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. She regularly checks the home environment to keep it free from hazards and helps children to understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, she regularly practises the fire drill with children so they know what to do in an emergency. The childminder has positive partnerships with other settings that children attend and shares information effectively. The childminder consistently evaluates her practice and identifies areas for improvement. For example, she changed the layout of her room to create more space and enable better access for children to make choices with the toys.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has made effective improvements since registration. For example, she has completed training on supporting children's speech and language development. She uses her knowledge to monitor children's communication well and supports them effectively. For example, she asks questions and introduces new words as children play. The childminder knows the children well and plans most activities that engage and interest them. The childminder has discussions with parents when children first start, to find out about what their child can already do, to help establish their starting points. Children enjoy exploring the variety of toys and resources and spend time engaged with activities. For example, they learn how to use interactive toys and what the buttons or flaps do when they press them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and caring. She uses consistent boundaries to help children understand her expectations. Children's behaviour is good. They are confident to explore their surroundings, reassured that the childminder is nearby. The childminder encourages children to maintain a healthy lifestyle. For example, she offers healthy food choices and reinforces the importance of healthy eating. Children are beginning to develop their independence skills. For example, young children are able to feed themselves and find their own beakers when they want a drink.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they need in preparation for their next stage of learning. Children show interest in their play and are excited to investigate. They are able to recognise and name familiar colours, and count and recognise numbers from an early age. Children show that they feel secure in the childminder's care and anticipate key times in routines. Children become confident communicators and make their needs and wishes known.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475847 Local authority Slough Inspection number 985078 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 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 Slough in Berkshire. The childminder is available to work from 9am to 4pm on Monday to Saturday. She operates her service all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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