Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2017 30 June 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

 Children are developing kindness and consideration for others. They learn to share toys and resources. The childminder is an effective role model for children. She provides clear boundaries and expectations for children's behaviour.  The childminder skilfully weaves in learning opportunities for children as they play, for example, to count, talk about size and quantity. She introduces new vocabulary and models language well. This has a positive effect on children making good progress, particularly in their language and communication skills.  The childminder reviews and analyses the quality of her setting to ensure it meets the needs of the children well. She also takes into account the views of parents and children as part of the process.  The childminder provides a good variety of resources which children explore excitedly. They develop their understanding of information technology, for example, as they press

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This provision is good

buttons on toys, listening to the sound they make.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's procedures for tracking children's progress are not consistently focused enough to help her identify when a child may need further support for a specific aspect of their learning.  The childminder does not consistently encourage children to develop further their early writing skills.

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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

 track children's progress even more precisely to help children make the best possible progress in their learning  continue to extend opportunities for children to practise their early writing.

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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 the childminder's 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 can recognise the signs and symptoms which would cause concerns in regard to a child's welfare. She keeps her knowledge up to date and knows how and whom to refer her concerns on to. The childminder closely supervises children in order to keep them safe. Risk assessments are effective; children play in areas that are safe and suitable. The childminder forms good links with other settings that children attend to help support continuity and progression in children's care and learning. She also works closely with parents to support their involvement in their children's learning at home. Written comments from parents obtained during the inspection detail their pleasure of knowing what their children have been doing and how they are progressing. The childminder successfully develops her knowledge and skills. For example, she researches good practice and shares ideas with other

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She regularly observes children as they play. She uses what she knows about each child well to help her plan enjoyable and challenging activities to encourage their good progress. For example, children listen to stories and talk about the characters. They join in singing songs together as they build a launch pad for their rockets to blast off to space.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms close relationships with children and meets their individual care needs extremely well. The childminder supports children's good health effectively. Children learn about healthy lifestyles, such as through positive food choices, consistent hygiene practices and lots of opportunities for physical play indoors and outdoors. Children benefit from regular outings within the local community, for example, to help develop their awareness of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They acquire the skills, knowledge and interest in learning that prepare them well to start school. Children love playing in the garden and thoroughly enjoy involving the childminder in their play. They use their imagination very well, for example, as they pretend to make and bake cakes for tea. Children have a good understanding about safety; they remind each other that the cakes need four minutes to cool down before they are safe to eat. Children are extremely happy, confident and motivated to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442537 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1095307 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 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Dedworth, Windsor, in Berkshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm.

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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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