Munsch, Stephanie

Childminder report 16 College Rise, MAIDENHEAD, Berkshire SL6 6BP

p.1

Inspection date 13 September 2018 Previous inspection date 2 December 2015

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is good

n The childminder consistently promotes children's mathematical skills through their play and routines. She takes opportunities that arise to help older children to count and calculate. All children make good progress from the outset. n Children help the childminder to grow fruit and vegetables and enjoy eating what they have grown. This helps children to learn about healthy eating and where food comes from. n The childminder offers a nurturing environment that enables children to build close emotional attachments and feel happy, safe and secure in her care. n The childminder has good links with other settings that children attend. She works closely with them to provide continuity in children's care and learning.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

n The system to assess and track children's development is not sharply focused enough to help support children to make rapid progress. n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend children's understanding of the importance of hygiene, to further support their good health.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n track children's development even more precisely to help them make the best possible progress in all aspects of their learning n make more-effective use of opportunities for children to learn about the importance of good hygiene.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to recognise and report any concerns about children who may be at risk of abuse or neglect. The childminder thoroughly assesses potential risks in her home and on outings. She takes appropriate steps to reduce hazards to children's safety. For example, by placing a safety gate at the bottom of the stairs so that children cannot gain unauthorised access. The childminder engages well with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's progress so that they can continue to support their child's learning at home. The childminder assesses training and works with other providers to share ideas and develop practice. Written comments from parents are very complimentary about the childminder and the service she provides. The childminder reflects well on the quality of her practice and seeks the views of others.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations of children's play to help her identify and plan for their future learning. She asks children skilful questions and adds comments that prompt them to work simple problems out as they play. The childminder encourages children to take an interest in the natural world. For example, she provides magnifying glasses for children to study caterpillars who are busy eating the cabbage leaves. The childminder knows the children enjoy playing imaginatively and encourages them to follow their own interests. For instance, they are fascinated when they play with the sand. They concentrate well, filling plastic cones with sand and adding herb leaves to make mint ice creams.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well, are motivated to learn and confident in their own abilities. They show high levels of independence and freely explore the good range of available resources. Older children demonstrate good levels of self-care skills, such as when they use the toilet and when taking their outdoor footwear on and off. The childminder makes good use of community activities to enable children to interact and mix with other adults and children. She meets children's individual care needs well and is extremely kind and caring.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and gain the skills and attitudes to learning that prepare them well for their eventual move to school. They listen to stories and have good opportunities to talk, answer questions and engage in conversations. This helps their language development.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY433455 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10066886 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 2 December 2015

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder works Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays throughout most of the year. She provides funded early years education for three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

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.

p.4

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5