Childminder EY421131

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 March 2017 22 January 2015

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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 monitors their development accurately to identify their achievements and next steps in learning. She uses this information to plan activities that engage children's interests.  Children are very relaxed and confident in the childminder's care. She takes time to talk and listen to them, and quickly learns to respond to their individual care needs.  The childminder is effective in her communication with other settings that children attend. Their positive partnerships support children's continuity of care, learning and development well.  Children are making good progress. They are working comfortably within the range of development expected of them. Children are happy and confident individuals who demonstrate a strong drive to learn.  Children learn to respect and value others. The childminder places focus on encouraging them to learn about each other's cultural beliefs. Children have a good

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This provision is good

understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently set clear boundaries of behaviour to help children understand that some things belong to them and other things belong to other people.  On occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to build on children's interests in technology to help them make even better progress.

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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

 enhance children's understanding of sharing belongings with others, using clear and consistent behaviour boundaries  use children's interest in technology to enhance their learning experiences and help them to make even better progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children engaged in activities and had discussions with the childminder about children's learning and their progress.  The inspector examined records and documents provided by the childminder, including policies, records of children's learning and risk assessments.  The inspector read comments from parents and considered their views of the setting.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to keep children safe. She has kept her knowledge of current safeguarding issues up to date and attended relevant training to help recognise when a child may be at risk of harm. She seeks the views of others to make ongoing improvements to her provision. Parents speak highly about the care and education the childminder provides. Since the last inspection, the childminder has evaluated her own practice and made improvements. For example, she attended training so that she now offers more opportunities to incorporate teaching children about numbers and mathematics into her everyday practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's knowledge of individual children enables her to teach them carefully to extend their learning and to help them reach their next steps in development. For example, she uses children's interests in learning about numbers to encourage them to count and solve simple problems, such as 'How many is one more?' The childminder supports children's language development well, such as through modelling language, introducing new vocabulary and having discussions with them. She shares information with parents and other professionals so that all those involved in the children's care and learning are kept exceptionally well-informed of their progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are highly confident in their own abilities and independently complete tasks. The childminder skilfully encourages children to have a go and join in the activities. She successfully helps children to achieve their individual goals. For example, children focus carefully when cutting and sticking to make a Mother's Day card. The childminder ensures her environment is risk free and teaches children the importance of keeping themselves safe. For example, they learn the importance of looking and listening for cars when crossing the road. She teaches children the importance of healthy lifestyles, such as having plenty of exercise and eating healthy meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills that prepare them for the next stage in their learning and the move to school. For example, they learn to recognise and write their own name. Older children develop their independence as they carry out tasks for themselves, including how to manage their personal care. Children are very good listeners and communicators. They contribute well to discussions and recognise that they need to take turns when speaking. Children count and use simple calculation during everyday activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421131 Local authority Slough Inspection number 1085657 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Slough, Berkshire. She provides care from 7am to 7pm all year round.

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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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