Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 December 2017 12 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 is proactive in extending her professional knowledge and skills to continually develop her good practice. For example, she completes regular training and shares ideas with other childminders.  Young children develop skills that prepare them well for their future learning. For instance, they complete simple tasks for themselves, such as helping to tidy up and washing their own hands and faces after meals.  The childminder monitors children's development well. She identifies gaps in children's learning, and plans activities to help them make progress. All children make good progress from their starting points.  Regular and meaningful praise by the childminder helps to ensure that children feel good about themselves and are encouraged to 'have a go' at activities.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She plans a range of activities based on children's interests and supports children to learn further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 During some activities, the childminder misses opportunities to allow young children to follow their own interests and make independent choices.  The childminder does not involve parents and children as well as she could in evaluating the effectiveness of the provision to help identify further ways to build on the good provision.

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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

 provide further opportunities for young children to follow their own interests and make independent choices  continue to explore ways to seek the views of parents and children to help identify areas for further development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children.  The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector asked the childminder questions on how she keeps children safe.  The inspector checked relevant documents, including paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understands the signs and symptoms that may indicate a concern about a child's welfare. She regularly completes research and training, helping her to recognise children who may be at risk. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder gives them daily feedback, offers suggestions on how they can support further learning at home, and keeps them well involved in their children's progress. She works well with other settings that children attend, such as nursery schools. For example, she encourages regular sharing of information about children's progress and their future learning. This shared approach helps to provide consistency in children's care and development. Overall, the childminder evaluates her provision well. She uses time at the end of each day to reflect and consider way in which she can improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are eager to participate in activities and are developing good listening skills. The childminder uses information gathered from observing children, alongside their individual interests, to plan effectively. For example, she uses a child's interest in cars and diggers to introduce them to different types of transport. She also encourages children to count these objects and to recognise that some go very fast and others slow. The childminder develops older children's literacy skills effectively. For example, she provides activities to help children to recognise and write their names and to identify letters and sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder nurtures children and meets their individual needs well. She has a warm and caring approach and acts as a good role model. Children are happy and content and respond well to her positive approach. The childminder places a good focus on helping children to build positive relationships and to value others. Children behave well as the childminder provides them with clear guidance on what is expected. Children successfully lead a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy nutritious meals and snacks and have plenty of opportunity for fresh air and exercise. The childminder successfully helps children to understand the need to keep themselves healthy, such as washing their hands before meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children are happy and motivated to learn. Overall, children develop confidence and independence, which helps to prepare them well for school. Children are encouraged to count as they play and can identify the differences and similarities in objects. They follow simple instructions and are happy to complete tasks, such as helping to tidy up after play. Toddlers are inquisitive and concentrate on tasks. For example, they complete simple puzzles and identify the pictures that they see.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 108102 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1089018 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5.30pm, throughout most of the year. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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