Childminder EY320241

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2017 23 June 2014

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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 good understanding of how children learn and develop. She assesses what children can do and plans well for their next stage of development. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children settle quickly and easily in the friendly and caring home environment. They form strong emotional bonds with the childminder.  Children access a wide range of toys and resources that challenge and motivate them to learn. Children make good progress in their personal, social and emotional development. They have high levels of self-confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and shows a commitment to improvement.  Partnership with parents is good. This ensures parents are kept well informed about their children's care and learning and have opportunities to exchange information on a regular basis.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of outdoor opportunities, particularly for those children who enjoy learning outdoors, to support children's physical health and help them to develop a strong awareness of the world around them.

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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 the outdoor environment, particularly to support those children who prefer being outdoors, to expand children's physical skills and awareness of the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder with 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 the childminder's processes for self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues that may cause concern and how to take appropriate action. She thoroughly risk assesses all areas of her home to help enable children to play in a safe environment. The childminder evaluates her setting and practice effectively. Since her last inspection, the childminder has taken steps to engage with other settings that children may attend and this helps her to support continuity of care and learning. The childminder implements a range of policies and procedures that she shares with her assistant so he understands his role when supporting her. The childminder is keen to continue her professional development to help improve her teaching practice. For example, she makes good use of online training courses to develop her knowledge, which she shares effectively with her assistant.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress effectively, for example, by reviewing their assessment records regularly. She uses the information well to help ensure she provides activities that meet children's needs. Children are confident learners and eagerly explore the resources. For example, they enjoy a variety of games and learn how to share and take turns. The childminder skilfully uses these activities to extend children's learning. For example, she introduces mathematical language to encourage children's awareness of shapes, sizes and numbers. She develops children's communication skills effectively. For example, she models good vocabulary and repeats words for children to hear.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder acts as a good role model for children and offers them gentle guidance and praise. Children are confident in the childminder's care and behave very well. The childminder teaches children about leading healthy lifestyles and encourages them to make good choices about the food they eat. Children develop a good awareness of managing their own personal care needs. For example, they confidently feed themselves at lunchtime and they wash their hands independently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children play well together, learning to share and wait patiently for their turn. They learn to communicate their wishes and needs confidently. Children have good levels of concentration that enable them to complete tasks well. For example, they develop a love of books and listen well when the childminder reads stories. They are well prepared for their future learning and for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320241 Local authority Slough Inspection number 1068781 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Slough, Berkshire. The childminder is available to work from 7.30am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder's husband is a registered assistant and supports her occasionally.

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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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