Childminder EY537428

Inspection date 11 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 Children play and learn happily in the warm and welcoming environment that the childminder provides. They behave extremely well and show kindness and consideration to one another. n The childminder has a good understanding about the legal requirements to keep children safe. She updates her knowledge regularly and keeps all necessary information to ensure children's safety and well-being. n Children have many opportunities to extend their understanding of early mathematics. For example, they count chairs at snack time and discuss the size of their toy dinosaurs when they play in the sand. n All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder plans next steps in learning for each child which challenge them suitably for their age and stage of development. Overall, children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder and her assistant do not consistently encourage children to complete tasks for themselves to support them to develop higher levels of independence. n The childminder does not ensure children have consistent access to words and resources which use their home language during their play and learning.

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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 strengthen opportunities for children to complete tasks by themselves to increase their independence skills in readiness for their next stages of learning n provide children with words and resources from their own culture to further develop and use their home language during their play and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder teaching and the impact this has on children's learning, indoors and outdoors. n The inspector assessed the childminder's and her assistant's understanding of how to keep children safe. n The inspector reviewed written communication from parents. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated a planned activity together. n The inspector sampled paperwork, including evidence of the childminder's qualifications, children's development records and accident and medication records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder ensures she regularly develops her knowledge about the many ways children could be at risk of harm. She ensures that this information is shared with her assistant to promote a consistent approach to keeping children safe. The childminder completes regular safety checks to help keep the environment safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder monitors the practice of her assistant and they work well together as a team. They support one another and ensure they provide quality learning experiences for children. Parents speak highly about the high levels of care and learning offered to their children at the setting. The childminder evaluates her practice and has completed a level 3 qualification since she registered. This has supported her to develop her teaching skills effectively and enhance her understanding about child development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy plenty of activities in the garden. Very young children show delight as they complete obstacle courses and learn sporting skills, such as tag rugby. This supports them to effectively develop their balance, coordination and work as a team. Children spontaneously select books which staff are enthusiastic to read with them. Staff help children develop a love for reading and their early literacy skills. Children's creative work is celebrated in fun displays on the wall. The childminder supports children to feel proud of their achievements. She plans a wide selection of messy play opportunities. Children love exploring oats, crisped rice and shaving foam while making marks and developing the muscles they will need for future writing. The childminder ensures that she regularly observes children at play and she assesses their development closely. She shares this information with parents to create a united approach to supporting children's

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are all confident to select resources and have a go at activities. They concentrate well and happily seek reassurance and cuddles from the childminder and her assistant. Very good information about children's routines and care needs is passed between parents and the setting. This helps ensure sleeping, eating and personal care routines are tailored effectively to meet the needs of each child. Children enjoy exploring the festivals celebrated by different faiths, helping them to develop an understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies develop their coordination and creativity well and they enjoy exploring a wide range of media and materials. Older children make choices in their play and particularly enjoy being outdoors. They grow plants and learn colours as they throw beanbags and run around cones. All children show an enthusiasm to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537428 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10057208 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 0 - 3 Total number of places 11 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Windsor and operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, all year round. The childminder works alongside an assistant. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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