Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 December 2017 25 February 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 knows the children well and plans enjoyable activities that interest them, indoors and outdoors.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She has frequent discussions with them about their children's development and keeps them informed of their progress.  Children behave well. Younger children enjoy games with their older peers. They share and take turns, and respond positively to the childminder's gentle encouragement and praise.  The childminder has good relationships with local schools and professionals at other settings that children attend. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments for her home, outdoor play area and for outings. This reduces the hazards to children and helps to keep them safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use assessment precisely enough to ensure planning for children's next steps in learning is consistently highly effective.  The childminder does not focus on her professional development specifically to help raise her practice to the highest level.

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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

 ensure assessments of children's learning are consistently accurate to help plan even more effectively for the next steps in their learning  focus more precisely on professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of practice to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and reviewed the resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder and children during their activities and discussed her observations with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments, and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that may cause her concern about children's welfare. She attends regular child protection training and knows the procedures to follow to help ensure children are safe from harm. Overall, the childminder evaluates her practice and the experiences she provides for children well. She meets with other childminders to discuss good practice and gains feedback from children and parents to help identify any improvements. For example, she has added a playhouse where children can engage in further imaginative play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations of children's achievements. She monitors children's progress to quickly identify and close any gaps in their learning. Young children show good concentration and develop strong hand control, such as when hooking out ducks from the water. The childminder supports children to explore and to use their imagination very well. For example, children choose from of range of materials and delight in making lanterns and Christmas decorations. The childminder encourages language and communication effectively and engages very positively with children during their play. For instance, she asks a good range of questions to help children think and discuss their creations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very independent and excitedly help to carry out simple tasks. For example, they help to find the correct coloured lids to put on their pens. Children benefit from being provided with healthy snacks and learn to manage their own personal hygiene from a young age. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to gain fresh air and to develop their physical skills. For example, they visit groups in the community and use large play equipment in parks. Children learn about a range of festivals, such as Chinese New Year. They learn about the lives of people and families beyond their own experiences. Children have a close relationship with the childminder and enjoy her company.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident talkers. They are curious and ask questions about the things that they find. Young children solve problems. For instance, they successfully work out how to connect the train track together. Children learn numbers and colours, and recognise shapes and sizes. Children lead their own play and are eager to take part in activities. They use a variety of writing tools, such as pencils, and give meaning to the marks they make. Children make good progress in their development, in preparation for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 108201 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1089019 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder operates from 6.45am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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