Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date 24 October 2018 Previous inspection date 30 November 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 The childminder forms very good relationships with parents. For example, she keeps parents well informed about their child's progress through discussions, daily diaries and electronic communication. Parents report that they are extremely happy with the childminder and the service she provides. n Children enjoy outings that help to promote their confidence and develop good social skills. This helps extend their knowledge of the wider world and understanding of different cultures and backgrounds of people in the local community. n The childminder is a good role model and has a calm and caring approach. Children are happy and develop strong emotional attachments with her. n Children develop good communication skills. The childminder skilfully asks questions and engages children as she joins them in their play. This effectively supports children in gaining a wide range of vocabulary.

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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 successfully plans for most children's learning however, plans for children who prefer to learn in the outdoor environment are less effective.

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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 enhance children's play experiences further, to offer those children who prefer to learn outside even more opportunities to progress in their learning and development.

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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 direct conversation and 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 is confident about the action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She assesses the risks in her home and for any outings, to keep children safe. The childminder keeps herself up to date with childcare knowledge. For instance, she attends a range of training opportunities and networks with other childcare providers. The childminder reflects on her provision and has successfully addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children, with a good range of indoor activities for children to play freely. The childminder knows the children well and has high expectations of what young children can do. She observes children as they play and tracks their progress and uses this information to plan their next steps in learning. The childminder effectively helps children to develop mathematical skills. For instance, she counts the number of pieces of dried pasta children post inside a plastic bottle. Children repeat the numbers and correctly say the number she deliberately misses out. As a result, children are beginning to learn the correct sequence of numbers. She talks to children about shape and size during routines of the day. For instance, they compare the different sizes and shapes of food on their dinner plates.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm, caring and friendly. She spends time getting to know the children and their families. Information gathering about children's routines and care enable the childminder to support children's physical and emotional well-being from the beginning. Children have regular opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise. They enjoy playing in the garden, visits to soft-play centres and play parks. This supports their physical development well. Children learn about which foods are good to eat. For example, through role play and through visits to farm shops to buy fruit and vegetables. Drinking water is readily available throughout the day so that children can independently help themselves when they are thirsty.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and gain the skills they require for their next stage in learning and for moving on to school. For example, young children demonstrate good levels of concentration for their age. Children learn to be independent as they choose what they would like to play with. They are confident, behave very well and develop good manners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318478 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10060431 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 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 30 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Datchet, Berkshire. The childminder's provision operates from Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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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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