Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date 23 October 2018 Previous inspection date 13 January 2016

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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 provides a warm, welcoming and well-resourced learning environment. Children are inquisitive and active explorers. They make independent choices in their play and display good levels of confidence and self-esteem. n Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder provides activities and guidance to help children achieve their next steps in learn and development successfully. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps the parents involved and well informed about their child's progress. For example, she sends them regular photographs and informs them about their child's daily routines and activities. n Children are happy and settled. They form close bonds with the childminder who is kind and caring. Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's welcoming home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder monitors the progress of children's learning and development, her arrangements are not yet precise enough to help children make rapid progress. n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend children's understanding of the importance of good hygiene, in particular regard to handwashing.

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

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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. n The inspector and the childminder jointly observed and evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the possible signs of abuse and how to refer any concerns about a child's welfare. She provides children with a calm, safe and secure environment. The childminder makes sure all areas of her home and garden are checked daily and gives high supervision to children at all times. She regularly reflects on the quality of her setting to see how she can improve outcomes for children. Parents complete an evaluation form and speak highly of the childminder and how their children enjoy her company. The childminder has many years experience working with children and regularly updates her knowledge. For instance, she uses the knowledge she gains from training to promote children's learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children at play and tracks their progress. She follows children's lead and interacts very well with them to support their learning. The childminder skilfully provides a good running commentary to children as they play so that they learn new words. She helps children to make connections in their mathematical development. For example, fun activities where children find different-sized bears hidden in the sand. Children quickly learn to recognise the number of ducks they see in the picture and happily join in with singing number songs. The childminder encourages children to make their own discoveries. For instance, during a painting activity, children decide to use hand prints to decorate their tree picture. It further develops with the children deciding to use toy cars to make long lines of paint. They run the toys up and down the paper and notice the marks they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she explains to children the importance of sitting on their chair properly, so they do not fall and hurt themselves. The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encourages them to completed tasks. Children are learning good social skills. The childminder is a positive role model, she teaches children to take turns and share popular resources. She supports children to learn about the importance of eating healthy foods and taking regular physical exercise in the fresh air. The childminder knows the children in her care very well and is very attentive to their individual needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are gaining skills for their future learning and their eventual move to school. They are confident and concentrate and have a positive attitude to learning and listen to instructions well to move their learning forward. Children develop good physical skills. For instance, they enjoy regular walks, trips to local parks and visits to community groups.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 108372 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10066893 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 13 January 2016

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The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder has a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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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