Childminder 105486

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 2017 14 May 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 makes very good use of information about children's progress and development to provide activities that challenge them and help them to make good progress and achieve well.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents informed and involved in their children's learning, promoting good continuity of care and learning.  Children build good relationships with the childminder. They are settled and secure in her care, helping to build good levels of emotional well-being.  The childminder supports children's learning well. She encourages them to persevere when completing tasks, such as difficult puzzles.  Children develop good skills that prepare them well for their future learning. For example, they follow simple instructions and complete routine tasks, such as using the toilet independently and removing their coats and shoes when they return from school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give children enough encouragement and support to build as fully as possible on their number and counting skills.  The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to fully develop their understanding of technology and how this works.

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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

 give older children more opportunities to use numbers and to count  provide more opportunities for children to use and extend their knowledge of technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children engaged in activities. She had discussions with the childminder about children's learning and progress.  The inspector discussed safeguarding with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's arrangements for self-evaluation.  The inspector checked relevant documents, such as evidence of qualifications and public liability insurance.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date and knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder attends courses, reads relevant documentation and shares information with other childminders to keep her knowledge of the early years foundation stage up to date. For example, she works effectively with other childminders to share ideas for activities to complete with children. She makes sure that children make good progress in their learning. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children as part of her self-evaluation process and uses their opinions and ideas to help develop her provision. She has promptly addressed all actions and recommendations set at the previous inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a fun environment and encourages children to take part in activities and games that extend their learning further. For example, she encourages children to develop their coordination by asking them to throw small balls into the holes in egg boxes. Effective observations enable the childminder to identify children's next steps in learning. She skilfully encourages children to have a go and join in with activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn how to keep safe and have many opportunities to exercise. For example, they visit the local parks and play in the childminder's garden. The childminder supports children well in recognising potential risks. For instance, she reminds children to have an awareness of their surroundings and of others before they play physical games, such as rolling along the floor. The childminder acts as a good role model and supports the children well to develop good social skills. She encourages children to show empathy and to respect others and the environment. She gives children lots of praise, helping to develop their self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are ready for the next stage in their learning, including school. They demonstrate high levels of independence when completing tasks, such as using the toilet independently and tidying up after play. They play very cooperatively with others and are kind and considerate. Children learn to write their names and recognise the letters of the alphabet.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 105486 Local authority Slough Inspection number 1088961 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Langley, Berkshire. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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