Childminder EY468862

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2017 6 January 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 welcoming, clean and tidy environment. She plans interesting activities that motivate children to join in. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder supports younger children's language development well. For example, she engages children well and repeats words for them to hear.  The childminder gives lots of praise and encouragement as children try new challenges. She supports children well to grow in confidence and to develop their self-esteem.  The childminder teaches children about the importance of keeping healthy. For example, she provides children with nutritious and healthy snacks, and effectively supports their physical development.  The childminder reflects on the quality of the provision well. She considers areas for improvement to help improve her practice and children's experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to gain information from parents about what their children achieve at home, to provide even greater consistency in their learning.  Sometimes, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to further develop younger children's independence.

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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

 encourage parents to share more information about children's achievements from home to support children to make even better progress  increase opportunities for younger children to develop their growing independence and ability to do things for themselves.

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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 together with the childminder.  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 self-evaluation process with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure awareness of the procedures to follow if she has concerns for a child's welfare. She completes regular checks of her home and areas she visits with children to help ensure children's safety. She records accidents accurately and completes mandatory training such as first aid. The childminder shares her findings with parents and children's next steps in learning to keep parents informed of their children's progress. The childminder has worked hard to address previous actions and recommendations. For example, she now provides more opportunities for children to learn about the world around them and how things work. The childminder extends her professional development well, to continually improve her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate observations and assessments of children's learning. She carefully considers what children need to learn next and plans around their needs and interests to extend their learning. The childminder includes mathematics in children's play. For instance, she counts with children as they stack blocks, to support their awareness of numbers and counting. She plans activities to help children develop their physical and creative skills. For instance, she encourages children to use a range of tools while exploring textures. The childminder helps children to develop an interest in early reading as they look at books together. She uses additional resources, such as animal figures that interest children, to further encourage children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring and forms positive relationships with children. She supports children to learn about her behavioural expectations well. For example, she gives gentle reminders to them at appropriate times and praises their achievements. Children behave well. The childminder involves the children in managing their own safety effectively. For instance, she teaches children where to cross the road safely and to listen for cars on outings. The childminder plans for children to spend time outdoors, visiting places of interest, attending social groups and going on walks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They gain confidence in their abilities and show curiosity. They learn to count, and develop an interest in early reading and writing. Children have good opportunities to learn about diversity and the wider world. For example, they take part in a range of experiences and learn about different cultures and festivals. Children gain a range of skills ready for their next stages in learning and their eventual move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468862 Local authority Slough Inspection number 1057955 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 January 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Slough, Berkshire. The childminder operates her service from 8am to 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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Telephone number

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