Boycott, Claire Joanne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 February 2018 9 January 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 and her assistant are very experienced in working with groups of children of different ages. They are highly organised and successful in managing and meeting children's individual needs. Children are very happy in their care.  The childminder has taken a renewed interest in extending her professional knowledge and skills. For example, she actively researches to develop new ideas to improve the quality of her teaching that benefits children of all ages. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder talks to parents about preparing children for the move on to school. She uses her good partnerships with other settings to help children feel emotionally ready for the change.  Children are keen to explore and confident to experiment. They are increasingly independent, developing skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not monitor children's development precisely enough to be sure that children are reaching their highest levels of achievement in mathematics and literacy.  The childminder has limited knowledge around how to develop children's and parents' understanding of the safe and enjoyable use of modern technology.

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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

 precisely monitor and evaluate children's learning to help all children reach their highest levels of achievement in mathematics and literacy  develop the knowledge and skills to guide children and their parents in using modern technology safely.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed, listened to and talked with children as they played.  The inspector reviewed policies and discussed the procedures relating to children's safety and welfare with the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector sampled children's records, the childminder's planning and evaluation of activities, and information exchanged with parents.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written communication.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and reviewed how well she evaluated and improved her own practice and that of her assistant.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder attends carefully to safety guidance, such as using well-maintained car seats for the correct age, weight and height of each child. She carries out comprehensive risk assessments in advance of outings and continues to assess the environment to minimise potential hazards to children's safety. The childminder ensures that she and her assistant keep their knowledge of safeguarding and qualifications in first aid up to date. They both know how to recognise and respond to any child protection concerns they may have about children in their care or in the community. The childminder does not hesitate to share information with the appropriate authorities to help safeguard children or be accountable for her care. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder reflects carefully on her practice and identifies further improvements she can make. For example, she has worked hard to develop more effective ways of sharing information with parents. Children's assessments are accurate and help the childminder to plan more precisely and promote children's interests and next steps in learning. For instance, she combines a toddler's interest in ducks with the older children's fascination for wildlife as they explore and investigate together. Children enjoy feeding ducks at a local pond and learn to use binoculars to help them recognise differences in garden birds. The childminder skilfully extends children's learning with further activities, such as baking birds' nests, counting eggs, playing with feathers and visiting more outdoor habitats.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Babies, toddlers and children who have special educational needs settle quickly in the childminder's care. Older children delight as toddlers take their first steps and the childminder shares their joy in each child's achievements. Children develop a strong sense of belonging, are emotionally secure and self-confident. The childminder quickly recognises and uses opportunities that children present to develop their understanding of the world and how to act safely. For example, children learn to tie bandages in reef knots and pretend to call 999 for the emergency services as they develop a story of a rescue.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are imaginative, sociable and communicatively competent. They enjoy playing and learning together, and respect each other's differences and ways of doing things. Children are well prepared socially and emotionally for school and other activities in their community. For example, older children are inquisitive about the world around them. They explore how to use tools for different purposes, such as working a pretend syringe, building a real bird table or adding their name to a greeting card. Children enjoy physical exercise and learn to act responsibly on outdoor equipment at local playgrounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 148810 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1068547 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 12 Number of children on roll 21

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She works with her husband, who is registered as her assistant. They live in Holyport, in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder works each weekday for most of the year. She holds an appropriate 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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