Childminder EY399938

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 November 2016 14 December 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 has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. She assesses children's learning effectively. The childminder plans a wide range of challenging experiences using each child's next steps in learning and their current interests. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder actively seeks out ways that she can enhance her already good understanding of teaching. For example, she uses knowledge she gains from a speech course to ensure children make good progress in their communication and language skills. Young children competently use words such as 'octopus' as they look at a puzzle.  Children behave well. The childminder successfully supports children's good behaviour and the development of their social skills. Children learn how to play cooperatively, form friendships and share resources.  The childminder successfully reflects on all aspects of her setting and regularly gains

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This provision is good

the views of parents and children to make adjustments or improvements that benefit children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities during children's play and routines to extend and build on their mathematical learning.  The childminder does not regularly share children's development records with their parents to involve them fully in their learning.

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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

 make better use of everyday opportunities to extend children's understanding and enjoyment of early mathematics  share children's development with parents more frequently to help provide a consistent approach to extending children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and engaged with the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector viewed the spaces, toys and equipment used for childminding purposes, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation including self-evaluation, policies and the children's development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very clear understanding of what would be a safeguarding concern. She knows how to report any concerns relating to children's safety to protect their welfare. She regularly reviews risk assessments to minimise potential risks to children and keep them safe. The childminder is committed to developing her practice and has successfully made improvements since her previous inspection. For example, she now holds a valid first-aid qualification and fully understands that she must maintain this in the future.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts with children with great enthusiasm and effectively joins in with their play. She skilfully knows when to stand back and give children time to develop their play in their own time and at their own speed. She carefully observes children playing and decides when it is most appropriate to join in. For example, the childminder watches and listens to children while they are engrossed with dough and pasta. She provides a good narrative to support them in learning new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are extremely happy and settled in the welcoming environment. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when children start, to help support their care and emotional needs. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to be physically active. For example, they enjoy their time playing at the park and going on walks. She helps children to learn about the natural environment. For instance, young children notice the change in the seasons and the patterns the frost makes on the foliage. Children enthuse as they notice the aeroplanes flying in the clear blue sky. The childminder teaches children about other people, differences and similarities. For example, she takes them on outings into the community and they discuss play materials.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning and development. They are enthusiastic, motivated learners. Children are very keen to join in with activities and are confident in their play. For instance, they enjoy discovering how to make marks in dough and placing spaghetti inside pasta tubes. Their independence is progressing well. For example, children enjoy choosing their own activities and feeding themselves at mealtimes. They are developing essential skills they need for their next stage of learning and move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399938 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1057804 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 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. She operates her service from 7am to 7pm on Monday to Friday for most of the year, except family 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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