Childminder in Buckinghamshire

Childminder report 96 Maypole Road, Taplow, MAIDENHEAD, Berkshire SL6 0NB

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Inspection date 9 October 2018 Previous inspection date 29 September 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 Good relationships between the childminder and children are evident. The childminder nurtures children and meets their individual needs well. Children are happy and respond well to the childminder's caring approach. n The childminder regularly seeks out further training, and liaises with other professionals, such as other childminders, to enhance her knowledge and develop her teaching skills. n Children have good opportunities to learn about the similarities between themselves and others. They learn to respect and value the differences. n The childminder regularly observes children and monitors their progress effectively. These accurate assessments allow her to identify when children may need additional support and implements plans to help children to progress further. n Children make good progress from their starting points. They benefit from positive interactions from the childminder who spends time talking to them to help develop

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently provide the same level of opportunities outdoors as indoors to support those children who prefer to play and learn outside. n The childminder misses some opportunities to reinforce positive behaviour in young children to support their early understanding of behavioural expectations to the highest level.

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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 enhance the outdoor area to incorporate further learning experiences which are rich and varied, to highly stimulate those children who prefer to learn outdoors n help younger children to understand why rules and boundaries exist and optimise their early understanding of behavioural expectations.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed resources with the childminder. n The inspector observed the children and the childminder at play and discussed the activities with the childminder. n The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of child protection and safeguarding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Regular safeguarding training means that the childminder is aware of the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. For example, how to identify any children who may be at risk from extreme behaviours or views. She knows the correct reporting procedures in the event of her having any concerns. She successfully teaches children how to keep themselves safe and completes regular checks on her home to make sure the environment is free of any potential dangers. The childminder works well with parents and regularly shares information with them about children's care and learning. She seeks their views to help evaluate her provision and determine what works well, and what could be improved. She has a clear aim for the future that includes completing further training to maintain good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She effectively plans for their next steps in learning and provides activities to help them to make further progress. She successfully helps the youngest children to develop good physical skills. For example, they use slides and have regular visits to parks to enable them to practise using steps and use a variety of apparatus. Resources are easily accessible, and children make independent choices in their play. The childminder effectively follows their interests to help develop their understanding of counting and numbers. For instance, as children build towers with blocks, the childminder counts with them how many blocks they have used. She supports children's language and communication skills well. For instance, she reads stories to them, and repeats words to help develop their emerging speech.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional needs well. Highly effective settling-in procedures, allows the childminder to gain a good understanding of their individual needs so that she can quickly meet these. For example, when children become tired she empathises with them and reassures them that it is soon time for a sleep. Children are happy and settled and show good levels of emotional well-being. The childminder is consistent in her approach in helping children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She provides healthy snacks, teaches children good hygiene practices and gives them plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working within the typical range of development expected of them, considering their starting points on entry to the setting. Toddlers enjoy developing their physicals skills, such as rolling cylinders along the floor and catching them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436850 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 10071506 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 29 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Taplow, Berkshire. The childminder provides care for children five days a week, including before and after school.

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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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