Childminder in Slough

Inspection date 14 May 2019 Previous inspection date 29 February 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children flourish in the spacious, well-resourced and highly stimulating environment. They immerse themselves in activities and become engrossed in their play, showing exceptional levels of enthusiasm and motivation to learn. n The childminder successfully helps children to develop early mathematical skills. For instance, as children use stacking cups, she encourages them to count as they stack and place the cups in order of size. n Children enjoy the time they spend outdoors. They develop good physical skills, for example when using push-along toys and apparatus. n The childminder provides an environment that enhances children's understanding of the world. For instance, they discuss different types of weather and grow vegetables, to help develop an understanding of where their food comes from. n Children have tremendous fun as they learn and delight in joining in with activities. They successfully develop the skills they need for the next stage in learning, including

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This provision is good

school. For example, they confidently complete simple tasks and have an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder regularly monitor's children's learning. She uses this information to identify gaps in their development and completes activities to help them catch up. However, she does not accurately record the development of the more able children, to help her plan challenging activities so that they make the best possible progress. n The childminder has not yet focused her professional development precisely enough on acquiring further skills and knowledge that will help to develop her teaching to the highest level.

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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 further develop the already good assessments on children, to support the most able children to make the best possible progress n explore different ways to enhance ongoing professional development, to help raise the good teaching to an even higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the premises and resources with the childminder. n The inspector observed the children and the childminder at play and discussed the activities with the childminder. n The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records. n The inspector sampled written feedback from parents about the childminder's service and discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her provision to bring about improvements. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children, and how she monitors their learning and development.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She regularly evaluates her provision and gains the views of others, including parents, children and other professionals. This helps her to continuously drive for improvement and promote good outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that may indicate concerns about a child's welfare. She is very conscientious about children's safety, and completes systematic checks of her home and garden to help identify and eliminate any potential risks. The childminder works well with parents to ensure that she meets children's needs effectively. She keeps them well informed and involved in their children's development. This helps to provide continuity in children's care and learning, and promotes good communication between their home and the childminder's setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children. She uses effective teaching methods when playing with them, to help develop their understanding. For example, she demonstrates ways to do things and explains why some things happen. The childminder uses children's interests to help them develop an awareness of how to keep themselves safe. For instance, when children pretend to prepare meals in the play kitchen, she reminds them to wear protective gloves to prevent burning themselves on the 'hot' pans. Children show high levels of skills in speaking and listening. They demonstrate this when they have discussions with the childminder about their own experiences and family lives, such as watching their parents cooking at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder nurtures children's individual needs extremely well. Children are settled and secure in her care and demonstrate comprehensive levels of emotional well-being. During play, children show high levels of curiosity and concentrate for very long periods. Their physical health is significantly enhanced through robust policies and procedures. The childminder is dedicated in helping children to develop an awareness of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. Children have excellent opportunities to be physically active, regularly discuss the importance of making healthy food choices, grow their own vegetables and brush their teeth after meals, to help them understand the importance of dental hygiene. The childminder supports children's positive behaviour superbly well. Children follow the rules, such as not climbing on furniture, and show high levels of respect and tolerance for the childminder and other children. Young children are

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

extremely competent in completing tasks independently, such as using the toilet and washing their hands, wiping their noses and cutting fruits for snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development. They have a positive approach to learning and demonstrate a strong willingness to explore and investigate. They have an excellent understanding of behavioural expectations and learn to respect and value others. Older children demonstrate confidence in speaking and listening, and cooperate with others during play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 116056 Local authority Slough Inspection number 10065829 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 29 February 2016

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The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Burnham, near Slough, in Berkshire. She operates Monday to Wednesday, between 7am and 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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