Childminder EY450083

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 January 2018 12 March 2013

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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 observes and assesses children's progress effectively. She plans for their future learning with a good knowledge of what they already know and can do.  The partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder and the parents regularly share information to ensure consistency for children with regard to their care needs, interests and abilities.  The bond between the childminder and children is strong and children are happy and settled. Older children are very proud of the independence skills they are developing in preparation for when they start school.  The childminder supports children's thinking skills effectively while engaging in conversation with them and while asking them questions.  Children develop good handling skills in a variety of different ways, such as while playing with a variety of tools and small toys.  The childminder evaluates her practice and ensures that she keeps her knowledge up

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This provision is good

to date through proactive research and training.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered ways of raising children's awareness of similarities and differences, for example, with regard to different families and traditions.  The childminder does not make the most of some opportunities to support children in recognising and naming different shapes.

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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 children's learning about similarities and differences between themselves and others, and about families, traditions and communities beyond their own experience  enhance children's mathematical development with regard to recognising and naming shapes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities while children played in the indoor play area. She discussed teaching methods with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's qualification and training, and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's assessment records and planning, policies and procedures, and a range of other documentation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views about the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder supports children's welfare extremely well. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and is clear about the signs of abuse and neglect. The childminder knows the local referral procedures to follow if she has a concern and is aware of her duty to prevent children from being drawn into situations that may put them at risk of significant of harm. The childminder reviews her provision to identify any areas for improvement. She recently gained an early years qualification to enhance her knowledge and skills. Parents share very positive views about the childminder's provision. They are very happy with their children's progress and say that the childminder provides educational activities in an enjoyable environment. They comment on her very good methods of communication.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children to choose activities and resources from the good variety that is easily accessible to them. She is aware of children's skills and abilities through her own observations and through information shared by parents. The childminder encourages children's interest in books. For instance, while reading a book about a caterpillar, she effectively supports very young children who are developing their use of single words. Older children talk confidently about the story and count the amount of different foods that the caterpillar eats. The childminder supports children's interest in the natural world. For example, they learn about the life cycle of butterflies and frogs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment. Children are confident and sociable. They behave well and show consideration for others. The childminder offers praise for their efforts and achievements, helping to boost their self-confidence. The childminder provides healthy food and ensures that children are physically active. She provides a very good variety of challenging physical play equipment for riding and climbing to meet children's individual needs. Children understand and adopt healthy habits, such as good hygiene practices, and they learn to manage their self-care needs independently. Children develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn how to climb up and down stairs safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills that help them to be ready for pre-school and school. Older children happily engage in conversation with the childminder. They enjoy telling her about activities that parents have planned with them for the weekend. They confidently ask questions. Children name colours and use mathematical language while they play, such as 'more' and 'bigger'. Their pencil control is developing well. Children are creative and they investigate different resources. Very young children explore a good variety of natural and everyday objects.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450083 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1062799 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Windsor. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. She operates all year round, on Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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