Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date 1 March 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has established effective partnerships with other settings children attend. She shares information regularly to ensure a consistent approach in care and teaching. n The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She skilfully builds on children's interests when planning activities to help them make good progress in their learning. n The childminder works very well with parents to help children who need additional support. She keeps up to date with any significant changes to children's needs so that she can fully ensure their well-being while in her care. n Children have lots of opportunities to extend their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. For example, they visit local parks, woodlands, toddler groups and museums, and learn about each other's different cultural backgrounds. n The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children, which helps

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This provision is good

them settle quickly in her care. n Although the childminder asks children interesting questions during play and activities, she does not always give them the time they need to think and respond. n At times, the childminder does not plan precisely enough to make sure planned activities are highly stimulating and help children make better progress.

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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 provide children with enough time to think and respond to questions, to extend their learning further n enhance adult-led activities to consistently provide highly stimulating learning experiences to extend children's progress further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector talked with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, records of children's learning and the childminder's written self-evaluation. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident about the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm, including from extreme behaviours and views. She has a clear understanding of what action she needs to take if she is concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder works very well with parents to meet children's learning and care needs. Written feedback shows that parents are very happy with the care and support their children receive. The childminder reflects on the quality of her provision and considers the views of parents. She has identified areas where she can improve and is clear about how she will be working towards making those improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides effective teaching to support children's mathematical development. For example, children learn about sizes when they pretend to make cookies and cakes out of play dough and learn about concepts such as 'bigger' and 'smaller'. The childminder undertakes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She gathers detailed information from parents to help her understand what children know and can do when they first start in her care. She provides parents with ongoing feedback about the progress their children make in their development, and how they can support their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children learn important independence skills, which prepares them in readiness for school. For example, they help to prepare for lunch and snack times, and take themselves to the toilet. The childminder provides children with lots of warm praise during activities. This helps children gain a sense of pride in their achievements and builds on their self-esteem. Children learn about how to support their own health and well-being. This is illustrated when they choose from a range of healthy snacks and they have lots of opportunities to be physically active. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, reminding them to hold on to the hand rail and take care when walking down the stairs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They enjoy participating in counting games, working out how many objects are left when they add or take some away. They develop their physical skills, for example by experimenting with moulding, slicing and pushing play dough with plastic tools. Children are curious and eager to find out what happens when they mix different colours together. They show pleasure when engaging in story activities, including using props the childminder makes available to bring the story to life.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539698 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10089726 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 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Maidenhead. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.45am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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