Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date 14 November 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 The childminder has made an excellent start to her business. Her experience in other areas of early years education has given her a clear insight into how to nurture children's love of life and learning in different environments. One parent said, 'Her unwavering positivity, enthusiasm and endless energy is truly infectious.' Children are happy, secure, confident and safe in the childminder's care. n The childminder shares and discusses children's next steps in learning with the parents, who also carry them through at home. Children make very good progress. n The childminder provides children with excellent opportunities to learn about their local community. Children learn to mix confidently with people of different ages, cultures and lifestyles. n Outcomes are good. Children are curious to explore and find out more. They get involved, concentrate and listen to others. Children talk through and act out their rich

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The provision is good

experiences using their rapidly growing vocabulary to express themselves more precisely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder's coaching is not focused sharply enough on developing her assistant's confidence in promoting older children's skills in early literacy and mathematics, to help prepare them well for school. n The childminder has not sought training to enhance her understanding further of how to secure support to address gaps in children's learning and developmental needs.

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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 professional development opportunities for assistants to better support children's skills in early literacy and mathematics n identify further ways to support the early and accurate identification of any gaps in children's learning or developmental concerns, to secure optimal benefits from interventions.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed, listened to and talked with children as they played indoors and outdoors with the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector reviewed policies and discussed the procedures relating to children's safety and welfare with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's records, the childminder's planning and evaluation of activities, and information exchanged with parents. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written communication. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the impact of her training, experience and practice on children's well-being, learning and development.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has high expectations of children and herself. She regularly seeks the views of parents, her assistant and the children to improve her service continually. For example, as the childminder moves house, they are all planning how to enrich the new garden. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have recently undertaken training in safeguarding and in first aid. The childminder checks that her assistant knows how to recognise and respond appropriately to any safeguarding concerns. They carefully manage the number of children they care for at any one time. The childminder makes thorough risk assessments of new playgroups and play areas, considering how they will get there and the potential benefits for each child. Children's experiences are rich, diverse and provide a solid basis for all future learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is highly skilled and qualified. She works closely with parents to establish what children already know and can do when they arrive at the setting and she quickly begins to target the next steps in their learning. The childminder and her assistant share their observations and celebrations of children's ongoing achievements. They make accurate assessments and act quickly and effectively when children do not make progress in a specific area. For example, they recognise why children's speech is delayed and help them to catch up rapidly with their age group. Children are confident to share their ideas, ask questions and use language to organise their thoughts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

New children settle in quickly with the childminder and her assistant. They rapidly form special friendships and take delight in the achievements of younger friends. For instance, as toddlers learn to balance on a rocker, older children smile and sing rhymes to encourage them. The childminder and her assistant sensitively and consistently promote positive behaviour. Children know what is expected of them and play kindly together. They develop good table manners and enjoy trying out a wide range of fruit and vegetables at mealtimes. Children learn how to make healthy choices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Generally, children make very good progress in all areas of their development. Children are well prepared socially, emotionally and developmentally for starting at other early years settings, including school. They become increasingly independent in managing their own care needs, organising their belongings and tidying up after themselves. Children are socially confident, creative and thoughtful about others. They become skilled in using small tools accurately and in using larger outdoor play equipment safely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538701 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10079419 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 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Windsor. She is registered to work with an assistant. They work together each weekday, for most of the year. The childminder holds a professional childcare qualification at level 3. She is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education to two-, 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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