Childminder EY274658

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2018 24 November 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

 Children thrive from the warmth, kindness and attention they receive from the childminder. She forms close emotional bonds with children and, as a result, they are happy, settled and ready to learn.  Children benefit from sensitive support during transitions from home to the childminder's care. This enables children to access learning at the earliest opportunity and make good progress in their development.  Overall, the childminder demonstrates good teaching skills. For example, she comments on children's activities, introduces new words and extends their learning through many conversations.  The childminder evaluates her provision effectively to identify weaknesses. She accesses relevant training and makes positive changes that improve outcomes for children.  The childminder takes children's interests into account and plans a range of exciting activities. Children make independent choices from a wide range of resources.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share as much information as possible about children's next steps in learning with their parents or other settings they attend.  On occasions, the childminder directs activities too much and her use of questioning is not considered well enough to develop children's creativity and thinking skills fully.

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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

 share information about next steps in children's learning with parents and other settings, to enable them to support children to make even more-rapid progress  provide more opportunities for children to express their thoughts and creativity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children during play, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents provided by a questionnaire sent from the childminder.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity provided by the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records of progress, discussed training attended by the childminder and its impact on the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is warm, attentive and respectful to the children. She is a very good role model. Children show care, tolerance and respect for each other. The childminder knows the children in her care well and plans activities that engage and excite them. This helps children make good progress in their learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child. The childminder demonstrates an understanding of wider safeguarding issues. Daily assessments of the indoor and outdoor environments help the childminder to minimise the risks to children's health and safety. The childminder evaluates her practice and continues to develop her professional knowledge. For example, she is using recent knowledge from training to establish more precise next steps for children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is very attentive to the children and provides positive interactions, which enhance children's learning. She seizes opportunities to extend their language. For example, she draws their attention to marbles that are 'tiny', 'small', 'big', 'bigger', 'huge', 'giant', and 'enormous'. This develops their vocabulary and helps their mathematical understanding. Outdoors, the childminder encourages children to take reasonable risks. They enjoy moving in a range of different ways using their whole body. This helps them build resilience, strength, stamina and confidence. The childminder offers further opportunities for children to learn through their experiences. For example, she takes them on woodland walks, visits to the garden centre and to local toddler groups.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is highly sensitive to children's emotional needs. She provides cuddles to reassure them when they are disappointed or upset. This helps them to recover quickly and return to learning. Children's behaviour is extremely good. They understand the childminder's expectations and show self-regulation as they adapt their behaviour to keep to the agreed boundaries. They demonstrate respect for each other as they take turns. The childminder encourages children as they persevere to reach their goals. Children find out what they can do during their experiences. As a result, their confidence and self- esteem are good.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and develop good attitudes to learning. They actively explore paint and investigate patterns and prints, demonstrating their motivation to learn. They skilfully use knives to cut up fruit for their snacks. They learn about foods that contain vitamins that keep them healthy. Children make good progress and develop a wide range of skills in preparation for their move to the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY274658 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 1128909 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 24 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder works Monday to Wednesday, throughout the year. She holds a recognised 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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