Childminder EY437937

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 January 2017 2 October 2012

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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 good service. She has high expectations of herself and the children in her care. She has effectively tackled the improvement points from the last inspection. For example, she uses rhymes and books to build on children's literacy skills.  Children are provided with an interesting range of learning activities. The childminder places a strong emphasis on developing children's skills in communication, language and mathematics.  The childminder successfully develops children's emotional development and well- being. She has established positive relationships with the children. Children are happy, safe and well behaved.  Children are taught the importance of good hygiene routines and healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides children with healthy meals and snacks.  The childminder established productive partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. They all regularly exchange information to help consistently build

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of the learning resources and learning opportunities for children who prefer to learn outside.  The childminder does not make the best use of age-appropriate equipment to help children lead their own play experiences.

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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 the range of learning opportunities for those who prefer to learn outside  review the equipment available to enable children to take more of a lead in their own play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed a range of documentation including policies and records of children's learning and experiences.  The inspector observed the children engaged in learning activities.  The inspector carried out observations with the childminder. Discussions were held about her practice and children's learning.  The inspector checked the safety of the premises and safeguarding information.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation and parents' written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder shows enthusiasm in her role and a determination to do her best for the children. She continually reviews her practice and takes effective steps to improve her provision. She holds discussions with other providers and professionals to help her improve her practice. For example, after talking with her local authority advisor she has reorganised her environment to encourage children to explore more. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Clear policies, effective risk assessments and regular training help to ensure that children can play in safety in the setting and while on outings. There are clear procedures for reporting to appropriate authorities should the childminder ever have concerns about a child's well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from effective teaching and support. The childminder effectively assesses children's skills using her careful observation. She uses assessment information well to set activities which are usually well suited to children's interests and needs. The childminder develops children's communication and language skills successfully. For example, she engages in conversation, reads stories with expression and asks probing questions. Children have good opportunities to explore and discover things for themselves. For example, children were fascinated by a thin sheet of ice found on a cold morning in the garden and how it smashed when dropped on the ground.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has established a positive rapport with the children in her care and provides a stimulating and safe environment for them to learn and flourish. Children are effectively taught what is expected of them and encouraged to follow the 'house rules'. They learn to share, to be kind to others, to listen to instructions, to help others and to look after things. The childminder continually models good manners. Children are well behaved. Older children support the younger ones well. Good hygiene routines have been established, for instance, when nappy changing and hand washing. Healthy lifestyles are promoted well. For example, children choose from a range of interesting fresh fruits.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They show enthusiasm for learning and gain in confidence and independence. Children develop language skills well. For example, they talk confidently about members of their family. Older children make good progress in their early reading and writing skills. For example, they say letter sounds accurately and are beginning to form their letters correctly. Children apply their mathematical skills well while at play. For example, they count items accurately, identify two-dimensional shapes and sort objects. Children are well prepared for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437937 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1059084 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday from 7am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for 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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