Childminder EY278807

Inspection date 5 September 2018 Previous inspection date 1 December 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She shares information with parents regularly, such as through daily diaries and discussions. The childminder suggests ideas to help them continue children's learning at home. n The childminder provides a warm, friendly and positive environment. Children settle quickly and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. n Children are happy and motivated to learn, they confidently choose play resources and know the routines of the day. n The childminder evaluates her provision well. She includes the views of parents and children as part of the process.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently encourage children to develop their early writing skills, in particular regard when playing indoors. n Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to develop children's thinking and problem solving skills during planned activities.

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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

n continue to extend opportunities for children to practise their early writing n enable children to have more opportunities to develop their own play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at suitable times throughout the inspection. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at a selection of relevant documentation. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder jointly observed and evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided and through discussions.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Children's safety and welfare are given high regard by an attentive and considerate childminder. The childminder regularly attends safeguarding training. Her knowledge of how to identify and report child protection concerns is good. This promotes children's welfare. The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves and others safe. For example, she reminds children to sit down when they reach the top of the small slide. The childminder is proactive in seeking training to further develop her knowledge of how to support children's play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder swiftly identifies any gaps in children's learning and development and focuses on these during play activities. She clearly identifies what children need to learn next, to move on in their learning and development. She has high expectations of all children and provides sufficient challenge to extend their learning. For example, children's growing interest in mathematics is incorporated into challenging games. The childminder encourages children to count the balls and place them into the coordinating colour ring. This contributes to their counting and sorting skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well and are learning how to be kind and considerate towards others. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. For example, children have plenty of opportunities to play energetically outside in the fresh air. The childminder provides children with fresh fruit and home cooked meals. Children learn to follow good hygiene practices. For instance, they manage their self-care skills well and wash their hands before eating and after toileting. The childminder takes children out into the community, such as to the park and toddler groups. This helps children to learn about the wider world and develop their social skills. The childminder gathers all necessary information from parents when children first start. This helps the childminder to provide good continuity of care to children, so that their individual needs are effectively met.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They show great kindness for living creatures and develop a good understanding of the natural world. For instance, they demonstrate good investigation skills as they observe bugs they find in the garden. Children are developing the key skills that will help them in future learning and for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY278807 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10066882 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 1 December 2015

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The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder works Monday to Friday for most of the year. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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