Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date 18 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 have good levels of well-being. They develop warm attachments with the childminder and they see her as someone they like and trust. n The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents to help each child develop and make progress. n The childminder monitors each child's progress closely and accurately. She uses what she knows about each child to plan activities that they will enjoy. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder creates an interesting and stimulating learning environment for children. Children confidently make choices from the resources on offer and engage very well in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder is still developing ways in which she can reflect on her own practice to identify precisely what she does well and where she could further build on her existing good teaching. n The childminder does not consistently make use of opportunities to introduce counting, numbers and mathematical language into children's 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 develop the use of self-evaluation to include reflection on the quality of teaching to build further on existing good practice n include more opportunities for children to learn about numbers, shapes and size to support their progress in their mathematical development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder and the children in the childminder's home. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the learning that was taking place. n The inspector took account of parents' and children's views. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding, child protection and first aid. n The inspector looked at documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. She reflects well on training that she completes to improve on children's experiences further. For example, she now understands more about the impact on children's sense of security due to unexpected changes to their routines and now always talks to them about what they will be doing next. She works together well with parents to introduce children to different foods and to help them begin to manage their own needs. She approaches staff at other settings that children attend to discuss ways of working together to meet the needs of each child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their learning. Outside, young children enjoy practising their newly-acquired walking skills. Other children develop further physical skills. For example, they pour and collect rice and lentils, and enjoy painting with brushes and water. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to extend children's speaking and listening skills. For example, she names items for younger children and asks older children simple questions about what they are doing. She plans daily opportunities for children to listen to stories and to join in with favourite songs. She teaches children about the natural world. For example, children are keen to show visitors how the seeds they have planted will grow into plants.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets children's care needs well. Older children enjoy helping to prepare fruit for snacks. The childminder watches younger children for signs that they are tired and settles them to sleep in a quiet and peaceful space. She organises the day so that children have plenty of opportunities to play in the fresh air. She offers children lots of cuddles and reassurance. The childminder is clear and consistent about behavioural expectations. Children show that they understand the need to follow the simple house rules, designed to help keep them safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a positive attitude towards their learning. They learn to share and take turns and learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. For example, they enjoy looking at and talking about pictures of each other's families. Children enjoy making choices independently. For example, they enjoy choosing books for story time. They learn to handle books with care and to talk about the characters in the stories. They develop a broad range of skills that helps them make a successful move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500831 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10057129 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 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Windsor, Berkshire. She offers care all day, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder is in receipt of funding to provide free early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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