Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2018 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 and her assistant provide a welcoming environment. Children are happy in their care and develop positive relationships with them, which helps to encourage their emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder knows the children well. She assesses and monitors their ongoing progress, to identify any gaps in their learning and development. Children make good progress.  The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They interact well with children and give guidance about how to behave when needed. Children behave well and learn to share and take turns.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She considers what works well and the improvements to make. She seeks the views of parents to help her maintain good standards and drive further improvements. She has used her reflection of her practice well recently, to enhance opportunities for children's learning outside.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's monitoring and evaluation of her assistant's practice are not sharply focused enough to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.  The childminder does not fully gather information from parents about children's learning and achievements at home when they first start the setting, to help her identify children's starting points at the earliest opportunity.

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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

 build on the supervision arrangements for assistants to monitor and evaluate their practice and focus on raising the quality of teaching to a higher level  gather more detailed information from parents about children's development at home so that their starting points can be identified at the earliest opportunity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises, observed children taking part in activities and evaluated the impact on their learning with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including records of children's learning and suitability checks for adults living in the household.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant at convenient times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder's home is safe and secure. The childminder and her assistant know the procedures to follow if they have child protection concerns. The childminder identifies any relevant training to help keep her knowledge updated. For example, she has recently completed training which has helped her to recognise signs that children may be at risk from extreme behaviours or views. The childminder has effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. For example, she shares information on children's development with nursery schools. This helps support continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder's home is well organised. She completes risk assessments and takes appropriate steps to reduce all hazards in the home, outside and on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant work very well together. They use observations and assessments to monitor children's development. This information is used to help plan enjoyable and stimulating play activities that help keep children occupied and engaged. Children have many opportunities to explore using their senses. For example, children enjoy exploring the feel of bananas. The childminder teaches children words such as 'soft' and 'slippery' to describe how the textures feel. Older children show great attention as they read stories with the childminder and her assistant. They talk to each other and the childminder weaves in many opportunities to develop their literacy understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Overall, the childminder works well with parents to help meet their children's care needs effectively. She keeps them well informed of what their children have been doing and learning, to help parents support their children's learning further at home. Children demonstrate good manners and play well together. They enjoy healthy meals, rest when needed and have daily opportunities for physical play. The childminder helps children to understand and value the differences and similarities between themselves and others. For instance, children take part in activities that encourage them to talk about themselves and learn about other cultures and beliefs. The childminder and her assistant's use of praise and encouragement helps to support children's self-esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Toddlers watch and learn from the older children and are keen to have a go and join in confidently. Children make good progress in all areas of their learning and develop good skills that prepare them well for their next stages of learning and their eventual moves to nursery and school. They concentrate well on tasks. For example, older children use cutlery to cut their own snacks and learn how to use the cutlery safely. Children learn to appreciate a wide range of children's stories as part of developing their early reading skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495398 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1031289 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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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 and lives in Eton, near Windsor. The childminder cares for children Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm all year round. She works with an assistant.

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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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