Childminder EY471086

Inspection date 21 November 2018 Previous inspection date 23 June 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 a good understanding of her role. She knows the children well and gains useful information from parents when children start at her setting. She therefore has a good understanding of children's backgrounds, development and interests so that she can plan effectively for their individual learning and care. n The childminder has a warm and caring manner. She interacts purposefully with children to engage them in their play. She is particularly mindful of encouraging children's language and communication. Children are motivated to learn and make good progress. n The childminder evaluates her practice well and is keen to continually improve. She has reflected on the ways she monitors children's progress and how she involves parents. For example, she is now inviting them to write 'wow' moments about children's achievements at home to extend her knowledge about children's interests. n Children settle well and enjoy their time with the childminder. They have a warm bond

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The provision is good

with her and behave very well. They show respect to each other, for instance, with children understanding to play quietly as babies settle down for a nap. n The childminder is supportive of how younger children gain independence through their self-care and hygiene routines. For example, she encourages them to blow their own nose and dispose of the tissue as well as learning the best way to wash hands, rinse and dry after.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not yet established effective enough partnerships with others sharing the care of children attending another setting to promote a stronger consistency for children's care and learning. n The childminder misses some opportunities to enhance children's interest in mark making and sensory play experiences.

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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 partnerships with others sharing the care of children to promote more consistency for children's learning and development. n increase opportunities for younger children to enjoy sensory and mark making experiences to promote their physical development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during play activities. n The inspector spoke with the children about her aims for activities and how she monitors children's achievements and progress. n The inspector spoke with the the childminder about how she updates her skills and knowledge. n The inspector spoke with children. She discussed with the childminder how she works in partnership with parents and others who share the care of children. n The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and children's records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder uses her policies, procedures and risk assessments effectively to support children's health, safety and well-being. She is currently undertaking a review of how she records some of her documentation to ensure more robust practice. The childminder is keen to improve her skills and knowledge. For example, she states training to support older children's awareness of science has provided her with many ideas for extending learning, particularly when using the outdoors as a resource. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of all safeguarding matters and knows how to protect children in her care. The childminder understands the importance of proactively working in partnership with others sharing the care of children. Although she is not yet sharing her knowledge of children's progress with them, she is talking with parents to find out about children's learning elsewhere. She is therefore able to extend

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes focused observations of children's achievements and has an accurate assessment of their next steps and developmental progress. She regularly shares this progress with parents. The childminder is confident to extend how children engage in their play and demonstrates effective teaching skills. For instance, she interacts warmly during a fishing game with magnetic rods and fishes to support children's understanding of number and measure. Children are able to count from one to 10 with confidence, work out who has more fish, and sort the fish according to colours to demonstrate their developing mathematical understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers an interesting and stimulating environment where children play contently. She also provides a range of outings, such as parks, local libraries and playgroups so that children can socialise with others of similar ages. The childminder is mindful to help children respect each other's needs. For instance, she helps children understand that they must be careful about leaving small pieces of toys out when babies are present. Children are keen to 'help' when they hear that babies wake from their naps. The childminder ensures she has a good understanding of babies' routines and they show safety and security in her care. Babies enjoy cuddles and being held. They watch attentively as older children play alongside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have fun and enjoy their play. Babies participate in peek-a-boo games with mirrors and show listening and attention skills as the childminder sings to them. Children develop literacy awareness. For example, they listen to stories and participate with their ideas about what is happening to show their understanding of the context of the story. They are confident to use finger puppets and other props and join in with singing rhymes. Children enjoy being creative. For example, as they make pasta necklaces, painting these and naming colours such as 'purple'. Children show readiness for the next stages of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471086 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10083163 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 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 23 June 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder works Monday to Thursday for most weeks 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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