Childminder 108130

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2018 11 December 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 offers a good range of activities and play opportunities that successfully promotes children's learning and development.  Parents speak highly about the childminder. They describe her as caring, sincere and flexible to the changing needs of their families.  The childminder ensures children develop a good variety of independence skills. For example, they dress independently and see to their personal hygiene needs well. This will help them as they make transitions to school and other settings.  The experienced childminder evaluates her service well. She knows her strengths and clearly demonstrates her awareness of where to make improvements to her setting.  Children make very good progress with their early literacy skills. For example, young children make the phonetical sounds for letters and read simple words, while having fun as they play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage all other providers to share what they know about children's learning, to fully support continuity in children's development.  The childminder does not offer sufficient opportunities for children to explore information and communication technology during activities and build on their knowledge of the world they live in further.

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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 partnerships with other early years settings children attend, to support continuity in teaching and care  develop further programmes which support children to learn about information and communication technology, to extend their learning about the world they live in.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector assessed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe.  The inspector reviewed written communication from parents.  The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that children use.  The inspector discussed children's development with the childminder and sampled a selection of policies and accident records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has effectively developed her knowledge about the many signs and indicators that could mean a child is at risk of harm. She is able to clearly explain who she would go to if she had any concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps all necessary documentation and completes training to ensure she meets the requirements of the early years foundation stage. The childminder has developed her teaching knowledge well. This has had a positive impact on the progress children make in their learning, especially with their early literacy and mathematics skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a positive role model for children's communication and behaviour. Children respond to open-ended questions and develop their vocabulary, such as when they play with puzzles or discuss imaginary play with the childminder. Children develop a love for reading and books. They regularly select items to read and discuss with the childminder. Children concentrate for long periods as they play and confidently select resources from the welcoming and stimulating environment the childminder provides. Children enjoy regular opportunities to get fresh air and exercise. For example, they play at local parks on a good variety of equipment which supports them to develop their coordination and balance. Children learn about the cultures and traditions of their diverse community. For example, they make craft and exchange gifts for many different festivals from their own culture and that of the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about how to keep themselves healthy and which foods are nutritious to eat. For example, they discuss how important it is to brush teeth and eat healthy vegetables. Children confidently explain road safety. For example, they know why to use a pedestrian crossing and explain the red man means stop when cars are coming. The childminder supervises children well and ensures their well-being is central to all plans she makes. The childminder helps children to develop good listening skills and an understanding of what is acceptable behaviour within a group. Parents report how the childminder has supported them with teaching their children personal hygiene skills which will help them with their transition to future settings and school. The childminder has formed close bonds with children. They feel safe and regularly approach her for a cuddle or a conversation about their activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make very good progress in their learning and development. Younger children are able to confidently count and use the language of size, shape and volume. Children develop their small muscles and imaginations well as they play with small-world toys and make marks with a variety of media and materials.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 108130 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1070089 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1986. She lives in Old Windsor, in Berkshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, all year round.

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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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