Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2018 22 September 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 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 childminder keeps her knowledge of early years issues up to date. For example, she searches for information online and exchanges information with other childminders when they meet at groups.  The childminder and the parents regularly share information to ensure consistency for children with regard to their abilities, interests and care needs.  The bond between the childminder and children is very strong. Children are happy and confident in her care.  Children make very good progress in their language development. The childminder effectively supports their use of the language they speak at home while fully supporting them in making good progress with their use of English.  Children practise their good handling skills in a variety of different ways. For example,

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This provision is good

they enjoy the challenge of cutting up their own soft fruit at snack time.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make the most of some opportunities to support children in counting a number of objects and comparing quantities.  The childminder does not fully support children in making spontaneous independent decisions about their play.

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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

 strengthen children's mathematical knowledge with regard to counting objects and comparing quantities  extend opportunities for children to be more independent and spontaneous in their choice of activities and resources.

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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 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 through the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that her safeguarding knowledge is current. She is aware of the signs of abuse and neglect and understands her duty to prevent children being drawn into situations that put them at risk. The childminder knows the local referral procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. The premises are safe and secure. The childminder reviews her provision to identify any areas for improvement. She seeks the views of parents as part of her self-evaluation procedures. She identifies that her current priority for improvement is to extend learning opportunities for children in the garden. The childminder maintains and successfully implements documentation, records and policies that are required to meet children's needs and ensure the safe and efficient management of her provision. Parents are very happy with the service that the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses what she knows about children to ensure that she challenges them successfully to reach the next steps in their learning. She supports children effectively so that they acquire skills and a capacity to learn. Children make good progress. The childminder promotes children's thinking skills well while engaging in conversation with them. She consistently supports the extension of children's vocabulary. Children engage in imaginative role play. While playing with play dough they talk about the different animals that they are creating. They roll out some dough, say that it is a blanket because the animals are cold, and pretend to shiver. Children use their good skills to roll small pieces of dough between their fingertips to make ears for their models. The childminder encourages children to name colours while they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their learning in a safe and welcoming environment. The childminder adopts a positive approach to managing behaviour to help foster children's self-esteem. She praises children's efforts and achievements. The childminder promotes children's good health well. Children are physically active and the childminder provides healthy meals and snacks. They develop an understanding of dangers and how to keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder teaches them how to climb up and down the stairs and how to cross roads safely. Children gain an awareness of similarities and differences with regard to families and traditions beyond their own experience.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills in readiness for the move on to school. They are prepared well emotionally for moving on. For example, they interact with other adults and children at groups. Children learn to manage simple tasks for themselves, such as putting on their boots and coats. They learn to manage their self-care needs independently and hygienically. Children explore their senses and make marks in different ways. They enjoy looking at books with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413043 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1071302 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Datchet. The childminder operates on an occasional basis all year round, primarily for colleagues who work for an airline. She offers weekdays, weekends and overnight care. The childminder very occasionally 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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