Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2018 7 October 2015

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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 knows children well. She successfully uses observations and assessments of children to plan activities that support their interests and next steps in learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children are given many opportunities to develop their independence. For example, they help to prepare food and practise new skills, such as cutting up their healthy snacks.  Children are happy and settle quickly in the caring and friendly environment. They form strong emotional bonds with the childminder and other children.  The childminder works well with parents to meet children's care and learning needs. She keeps them well informed about children's individual achievements and encourages them to continue learning at home.  The childminder works closely in partnership with professionals at other settings children attend. She has developed a good network of support, helping to build on

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This provision is good

cooperative working and children's future learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not recognise when to offer greater challenge and extend children's learning to the highest level.  The childminder has not explored ways to build on her professional development to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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

 make the most of interactions with children to consistently challenge and extend their learning to the highest level  build on opportunities for continuous professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector reviewed the resources with the childminder and the co-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, the co-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 completes regular child protection training and understands her duty to protect children and to keep them safe from harm. She has robust procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. Risk assessments support children's safety and minimise any potential hazards. The childminder actively seeks feedback from children and parents. This helps her to evaluate the effectiveness of her provision and maintain good levels of achievement for children. For example, the new cosy area in the garden provides children with quiet time to relax and has had a positive impact on their emotional well-being. The childminder and the co-childminder work well together, such as by sharing responsibilities and providing supportive feedback.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately monitors children's development. She completes the progress check for children aged two years to help identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder encourages children to care for living things. For example, children have opportunities to handle animals, such as the childminder's pet Guinea pigs. They plant and water new seeds and begin to learn about growth. The childminder visits local toddler groups and parks with the children. These develop children's awareness of the local community and help them learn to embrace similarities and differences in themselves and others. Children learn to take safe risks, such as building dens in woods. They are creative and enjoy imaginative games at a young age.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children grow in confidence in the nurturing environment. They enjoy discussing their own recent achievement at home with others. Children behave very well for their ages. They show good manners and say 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder values children as unique individuals and treats them with kindness and respect. She gives children constant encouragement throughout activities and praises their achievements. Children have plenty of opportunities to build on their physical abilities and get lots of fresh air. For example, they spend time in the spacious garden and freely exercise, explore and investigate.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and display a deep involvement in their learning. They are learning the skills they need in preparation for starting nursery or school. Children develop early literacy skills. For example, they describe the marks they make and cuddle up to the childminder to listen to stories. Children are developing mathematical skills during their play. For example, they enjoy cooking activities and learn to measure ingredients.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439236 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1131732 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Cookham, near Maidenhead, Berkshire. She operates for most of the year from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She works with a co-childminder.

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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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