Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 September 2017 23 January 2013

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder uses her excellent teaching skills to develop children's communication skills to an outstanding level for their age. She enthusiastically introduces new vocabulary and encourages children to talk about their play and learning in her home.  The childminder demonstrates an extremely secure understanding of the early years foundation stage framework. She continually updates her knowledge and this has a positive impact on the service she provides. For example, she has improved her assessment and observation of children, which provides excellent information when planning for their next steps in learning and development.  Children develop exceptionally close bonds with one another and the childminder. They look forward to their time at her home and arrive eager to play in the enjoyable and stimulating environment she provides.  The childminder is highly skilled at teaching children to be independent. They happily

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This provision is outstanding

attempt to dress themselves, wash their hands, and 'have a go' at many new activities.  Children make excellent progress with their learning from their starting points. Children display levels of development which exceed expectations for their age.  The childminder has a warm and welcoming nature. Her caring approach, and use of praise, helps make children feel highly valued and safe in her home.  The childminder uses highly effective and timely interventions to teach children appropriate behaviour. Children all behave exceptionally well and develop a great respect for one another.  Parents report that the childminder communicates extremely well with them. She regularly shares news of children's achievements and constantly encourages parents to contribute to the planning of their children's learning.

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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

 continue to explore professional development opportunities which extend knowledge about teaching skills to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and the impact this had on children's learning indoors and outdoors.  The inspector assessed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection.  The inspector looked at development records, a selection of policies and procedures, and the accident and medication records.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated a planned activity together.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has an exemplary understanding of how to keep children safe. She has updated her knowledge exceptionally well and is confident about whom she would go to if there were any concerns about a child. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder evaluates the strengths of her setting extremely well and continually develops her knowledge to drive her practice forward. For example, she has attended training to enhance her observation and assessment of children and has developed her understanding of the many ways children play and learn to inform her planning. This has given her more confidence to plan for children's development considering their individual learning styles. Since her last inspection she has also gained experience working in a group setting, which she feels has developed her practice even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Precise and regular assessments of children's development give the childminder an excellent overview of what children know and can do. She plans effective activities to close any gaps in children's learning. Parents value the high levels of engagement their children have in the community. For example, they build on their physical skills when they play in local woodlands and parks. Children learn to play alongside others during group activities, such as when raising money for charity with the food they have helped to bake. Children delight in planting and growing activities. They are inspired to learn, such as when they watch the life cycle of a butterfly and set it free in their flower garden. This helps them develop an excellent understanding of the natural world around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children confidently explore an environment rich in learning opportunities. They are encouraged to take turns and they giggle, such as when they view the world through different coloured pieces of plastic. Children count spontaneously and make decisions about their food, for instance, during snack time. They happily wash their hands and discuss which snacks are healthy. This helps them understand good hygiene skills and healthy lifestyles. The childminder encourages children to express how they are feeling, such as when they do not want to share a toy. This helps them develop the language of emotion and their confidence to voice their concerns or opinions. Children celebrate their diverse languages and cultures. They learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others in their community. For example, they learn about different religious festivals and thoroughly enjoy trying new food from different countries.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, show high levels of engagement as they learn. For example, they build on their early literacy skills during numerous mark-making activities and energetic song times, and on their mathematical language as they count and compare the sizes of the toys they play with. They make exceptional progress in their independence skills and have lots of fun while they learn. Children are extremely well prepared for the next steps in their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300031 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1061863 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Maidenhead in Berkshire. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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