Childminder EY496123

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 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

 All children make good progress. The childminder monitors children's learning and understands the importance of identifying and closing gaps in children's development. She uses information from her observations of children's learning to help identify their interests and to plan for further development.  The childminder is a good role model. She interacts well with children, giving guidance about how to behave when needed. Children behave well and learn to share and take turns.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively and helps them to develop secure and trusting relationships.  The childminder reviews her provision and demonstrates a clear commitment to improving her practice. For example, she has created a stimulating play space inside that helps to effectively engage children in their play and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently gather information from parents about children's learning at home when they first start, to help her identify children's starting points.  The childminder does not make resources easily accessible for children to explore making marks and drawing in their chosen play to help support their early writing.

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents about children's development at home so that their starting points can be identified at the earliest opportunity  create more opportunities for children to draw and make marks in their chosen play to help develop skills for early writing.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed children taking part in activities and evaluated the impact on their learning.  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 at convenient times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns, to help protect children's welfare. The childminder has updated her safeguarding knowledge recently and attended training which has helped her to recognise signs that children may be at risk from extreme behaviours or views. Parents' feedback about the care their children receive is very complimentary. The childminder knows her responsibilities to keep children safe. For example, she checks her home each day to help minimise any potential risks and hazards. Children play and learn in a safe and secure environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations and assessments to monitor children's development. She uses these to help plan enjoyable and stimulating play activities that help keep children occupied and engaged. The childminder spends lots of time with the children as they play. She joins in with games, for example, that involve going to the doctors and children enthusiastically use their imaginations when pretending to shop. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She plays alongside children, listening to their ideas and asking them questions to help promote their thinking skills. The childminder encourages children's developing coordination skills as she supports them to navigate around objects. The childminder extends children's early mathematical skills well. For example, she helps children problem solve as they order numbers and persevere when sorting shapes.

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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, helping parents to support their children's learning at home further. The childminder helps children to understand and value the differences in 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's good use of praise and encouragement helps to support children's self-esteem and confidence. Children attend playgroups with the childminder, helping them learn how to play alongside other children in larger groups. This helps to prepare them for the larger environment of school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills that prepare them well for their next stages of learning and their eventual move to nursery and school. Children confidently explore resources and show motivation as they persevere at activities with the childminder. Older children are learning how to manage their own care needs, such as independently using the bathroom.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496123 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1033247 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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. She lives on the outskirts of Maidenhead, Berkshire. She offers care four days a week Monday to Thursday, all year round except family holidays and Christmas.

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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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