Childminder in Slough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2018 6 July 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

 Young children are happy and settled, and develop the skills which will help them in the future, including pre-school. For example, they recognise and respond to instructions and understand simple concepts, such as up and down.  The childminder reflects on her own practice and considers the views of those who use her service. Since the previous inspection, she has completed relevant training and introduced a programme to support children's speech and language development. Such changes have helped to improve her provision for children.  Children confidently explore the environment and make independent choices in their play. They show good levels of self-confidence and emotional well-being.  The childminder uses effective teaching skills when playing with children, such as showing them how to roll dough into a ball and encouraging them to do this themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder asks children questions, she does not always give them time to think and respond.  Arrangements to assess children's learning are not yet fully effective in helping the childminder to identify less-obvious gaps in children's progress.

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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

 allow children more time to think through and express their answers to questions, to extend their learning further  review the arrangements to help precisely identify less-obvious gaps in children's progress and plan for their future learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children, and considered the impact this has on their learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she keeps the children in her care safe.  The inspector viewed documents, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed relevant training to help her to recognise children who may be at risk of harm. She has a clear understanding of the reporting procedures in the event of any concerns. She has developed positive relationships with parents, other professionals, and staff at other early years settings that children attend. These communications promote good continuity of care and learning, to help meet children's needs successfully. The childminder makes good use of networking opportunities with other professionals, to discuss practice issues and gain ideas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides enjoyable activities that motivate children to join in. For example, she offers natural resources, such as wooden reels, rings and discs, and children carefully place these on top of each other to build towers. As they do this, the childminder encourages them to count how many they have and uses mathematical language, such as 'taller' and 'tallest', to describe the height of the towers. She encourages young children to be independent. For example, they complete simple tasks, such as tidying away the toys after play. Children are eager to participate in activities of their own choosing and develop good listening skills. For instance, as they play with small model characters, the childminder talks to them about the characters and what they are doing. Children show a good understanding and follow simple instructions, such as putting the characters to bed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals, and access regular fresh air and exercise. The childminder is a good role model and teaches them good hygiene routines. For instance, she talks to them about the importance of cleaning their teeth and washing their hands, to help them gain a good understanding about living healthy lifestyles. The childminder effectively supports children's positive behaviour. For instance, she frequently reminds them of how to behave well. Children respond well, and their behaviour is good. Children learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. For example, the childminder provides opportunities for them to explore different cultures and faiths through planned activities and encourages them to reflect on their own backgrounds to support their sense of identity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and show good levels of concentration and perseverance. They confidently recite numbers to 10 and can separate items into categories. Children concentrate well as they build structures with a range of resources and fit shapes into an inset puzzle. They develop as independent learners, such as taking responsibility for simple tasks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397361 Local authority Slough Inspection number 1130493 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. The provision operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two years.

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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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