Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 January 2018 7 October 2014

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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 caring and affectionate and knows the children well. She is very attentive to their routines. Children look to her for reassurance and she responds positively to their individual needs. The childminder supports children's emotional well- being effectively.  The childminder's home is clean and well maintained. She checks the environment and minimises any hazards. Children play and learn in a safe and secure environment.  The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to follow simple rules to manage their behaviour. Children learn to share, take turns and play cooperatively.  The childminder offers a wide range of age-appropriate resources and activities that captures children's interests and motivates children to learn. Children make good progress in their learning.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares information with parents about their children's day at her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development does not sharply focus on raising the quality of teaching to the highest level.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend children's thinking skills.

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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

 sharpen the focus on professional development opportunities and raise the quality of teaching to the highest level  extend opportunities for children to develop their thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder. She observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members, looked at a range of documentation and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to protect children from harm. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns she may have. The childminder tracks the progress that children make and shares this information with parents. This helps to ensure that gaps in children's learning are identified and they receive the support they need in a timely way. The childminder regularly meets with other professionals and attends training to keep up to date with legislative changes. This has a positive impact on the outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows what children can do and what they need to learn to further their development. She uses this knowledge to plan activities that match the needs of each child. Children make independent choices in their play. For example, young children competently use their senses to explore a variety of interactive toys that light up. They press buttons and wait eagerly to hear the sounds they make. This helps to develop their listening skills. Older children use their imaginative skills well. For example, as they play with the toy garage, children pretend to drive the car up and down the ramp. They make sounds, such as 'broom broom', to imitate the noise the car makes. Children listen and follow the childminder's instructions well, showing that they understand. The childminder skilfully joins in children's play. She talks with the children, models language and encourages them to try new things.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good attachments with the childminder. The childminder gains vital information from parents about their children's care needs and implements these to promote continuity of care. Children respond positively to the childminder's calm and relaxed manner. The childminder nurtures their self-esteem and confidence through lots of praise and encouragement. Children are learning the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder encourages parents to provide healthy and nutritious options of food in children's lunchboxes. Children go outdoors daily for fresh air and exercise. They have many opportunities to develop their social skills and learn to interact in different situations. For example, they enjoy going on outings to local venues, such as the park and the ball pool. Here, children have the opportunities to meet other children and adults. Children develop positive attitudes and mutual respect for others from a diverse community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show enthusiasm and excitement in their play. They are confident, independent and sociable. Children's communication and language skills are developing well. They join in discussions and express their views freely. All children enjoy looking at books and listening to the childminder read. For example, they turn the pages and recognise familiar animals. Their literacy skills are developing well. Children develop key skills in preparation for their future learning, including their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303615 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1070664 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm all year round, 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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