Childminder EY493064

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2017 Not applicable

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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 is a positive role model to children. She offers a welcoming and inclusive environment where children settle quickly and enjoy their learning.  Children show emotional security in the childminder's care. They have a warm bond with her and show an understanding of the routines of the day. Children behave very well. Babies enjoy cuddles and interactions that allow them to feel comforted, particularly when needing a little more reassurance as they play.  The childminder uses her policies, procedures and risk assessments effectively to support children's health, safety and well-being.  The childminder knows the children well. She is proactive in ensuring she has a good understanding of children's starting points and, for example, offers home visits to enable her to have a broader perspective of children's interests and background.  Overall, the childminder plans efficiently for children's progress and shares this

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This provision is good

regularly with parents. Children enjoy challenging and interesting activities that support their physical, social and emotional development. Children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The strategies that support how children develop their communication when they speak and learn another language at home are not always embedded efficiently.  The childminder does not utilise her monitoring systems for children's progress effectively when working with others who share the care of children attending.

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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

 extend and build on strategies to work with parents when children are speaking other home languages, to further support all children's developing language and communication skills  adapt the systems for monitoring children's attainments when working in partnerships with other professionals, to gain a more precise understanding of the progress children make.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder during her interactions with children indoors and outdoors.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and children's records.  The inspector spoke with children and took account of written responses from parents.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she updates her knowledge and how she evaluates and reflects on the provision of care for children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she assesses children's starting points and progress. She discussed with the childminder the aims for activities on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a warm and caring manner. She has a good understanding of her role, and is confident to address any aspects of her responsibilities she does not fully understand. For example, she eagerly researches safeguarding matters to ensure her awareness is secure. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of all safeguarding matters and is confident in her knowledge of how to protect the children she cares for. The childminder is keen to continually improve. She achieves this, for example, by joining a group that offers guidance for planning activities that support children's all-round learning. She regularly reflects and evaluates this to ensure activities are adapted to support their ages and abilities. Parents are positive about the quality of care received. They state that their children are continually learning new things.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts effectively with children. She is encouraging of how children play and interact with others, particularly in ensuring that play for babies is adapted well enough so they can play alongside older children. For example, the childminder positions herself well so that babies can see older children taking part in singing and action songs, so they can watch and enjoy their participation. The childminder makes regular, focused observations about children's achievements, which she shares with parents to involve them in their children's learning. Overall, she has a good understanding of what children need to learn next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a well-resourced, exciting environment for children. She is enthusiastic and encouraging of children's engagement. Children are encouraged to enjoy playing outdoors regardless of the weather, and extend their physical skills through their play. For example, babies learn to walk over different terrains and confidently climb into and out of sit-on cars. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy healthy snacks after taking part in effective handwashing routines. They start to learn the importance of self-care, such as when the childminder wipes their nose and disposes of the tissues. Babies sleep according to their needs. The caring childminder supports their safety by regularly checking on their well-being. Children learn about their differences, for example, being mindful when playing with children younger than themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They enjoy exploring outdoors and benefit from regular fresh air and physical activity. Babies join in with others, gurgling with happiness during song and rhyme time that supports some aspects of their developing language and communication. Babies enjoy cuddles and personal interaction that give them comfort and help them to feel safe. They benefit from sensory play, such as when moulding with dough and smelling the fragrances. Children show readiness for the next stages of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493064 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1025908 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Sunningdale, near Ascot in Berkshire. The childminder is available to care for children Monday to Friday, for most weeks of the year. She works with her co-childminder.

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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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