Childminder EY363162

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 2018 9 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 strives to provide a stimulating environment in which children are motivated to play and learn. She uses information from her assessments of children to plan experiences that challenge their interests and next steps in learning.  The childminder builds close bonds with children and knows them well. She promotes their self-esteem at every opportunity and ensures that they feel appreciated and valued.  The childminder effectively supports children's communication and language development. She actively involves children in discussions and introduces them to a wide range of new words and language. This supports their growing vocabulary very well.  The childminder builds good partnerships with professional at other settings children attend. She communicates with them regularly about children's experiences and progress, to help support continuity in their care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best of all opportunities to encourage children's growing interest in books and early reading even further, to build on their skills for the future.  The childminder does not use all opportunities to support children's growing understanding of diversity, and similarities and differences in the wider world.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to develop an interest in books and print in the environment, to build on their skills for the future  increase the range of opportunities available to children to support their growing understanding of diversity, and similarities and differences in the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and reviewed the resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder and children during their activities and discussed her observations with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments, and the children's learning and assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly refreshes her child protection training to help support her in her role. She understands what would constitute a safeguarding concern and the crucial importance of reporting any concerns she may have. The childminder prioritises her own professional development, to help improve outcomes for children. For example, following training she has incorporated further activities to support children's mathematical development. The childminder reflects on the service she provides. She seeks the views of parents and children, and has links with professionals, such as at childminding networks, to help make changes that enhance her service further. For example, she now gathers more information from parents about children's current abilities when children first start at the setting, to help form her initial assessments.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder continuously checks on children's progress. This helps her to identify any gaps in their development and address these with additional support. Children develop their coordination skills. For example, they enjoy outdoor games, proud of their achievements, such as rolling balls and knocking down skittles. The childminder encourages an understanding of numbers as children engage in play. For example, children carefully balance and count skittles. Children stay focused during activities and show a strong willingness to learn. For example, they spend time together matching colours and objects, and discuss differences in size.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to be independent. For example, young children help to tidy away toys with little persuasion. Children play outdoors regularly and benefit from many varied opportunities to be physically active. For example, children enjoy walks in the local community and regular visits to parks and woods. Children are patient and show a clear understanding of the need to take turns. Older children take great pride in caring for those who are younger. For example, they encourage and help younger children when taking part in activities. The childminder supervises children vigilantly and supports children to attempt challenges safely. For example, young children negotiate steps in the garden and older children learn to push their peers on the swing safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop key skills that will help them when they move on to pre-school or school. They are enthusiastic learners who enjoy making independent choices in their play. Children listen carefully to instructions. They develop an understanding of technology, such as engaging in imaginary play and holding active discussions using pretend mobile phones. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363162 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1070927 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 9 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Windsor, Berkshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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