Stevens, Claire

Inspection date 15 May 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 forms close bonds with children, who are confident, safe and happy in her care. n Children have lots of opportunities to explore the world around them. The childminder plans regular trips to local parks, historical properties and to feed ducks. This supports children to learn about their natural surroundings and helps to develop their physical skills. n The childminder is very good at refreshing her knowledge, such as when she attends a wide variety of training days, webinars and undertakes online courses. The childminder recently attended a course which explored developing partnerships with parents. This helped her with ideas, such as a termly newsletter and developing an online tool for communication with parents. n The childminder communicates well. She encourages children to repeat new vocabulary and displays a wide variety of print and pictures. This supports children to learn print

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This provision is good

carries meaning and to develop a love for books. n The childminder networks with a supportive team of childminders in her area. They create opportunities for children to make new friendships within their groups. They plan a good range of fun days out to support children's learning and development. n Children enjoy a wide range of resources, free play and planned activities. These follow their interests and help them to make good progress from their starting points. n At times, the childminder does not deepen children's understanding of mathematics. For example, she does not consistently help children to count, discuss size and positional language. n During adult-led activities, the childminder is sometimes overly directive and she does not make the most of opportunities to help children explore their own ideas.

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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 extend children's learning about early mathematics, to strengthen their understanding of counting, size and positional language n provide more opportunities for children to explore their own ideas during creative activities, to further promote their imagination and design skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector assessed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe. n The inspector read written statements from parents to gain their views on the provision. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process. n The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and the impact this had on children's learning both indoors and outdoors. n The inspector sampled paperwork, including evidence of qualifications, training, children's records and policies.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her service well. She has identified, following discussions with parents, that she is developing activities in her garden for winter months. In addition, she has revised the menus she offers, extending the range of healthy and nutritious options for children's mealtimes. She has a clear vision of how to continually improve her service. The childminder refreshes her knowledge regularly about what to do should she have a concern for a child's welfare. She explains a wide range of indicators that would suggest a child is at risk of harm. The childminder assesses risks in her environment well and always ensures good supervision of children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is proactive in referring children to other agencies for support. She quickly identifies children whose achievement is less than expected for their age and stage of development. She works closely with parents and other settings, ensuring gaps in

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

learning are closed and supporting children to make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports younger children to explore cause and effect toys. This helps them learn to follow instructions and develop an understanding about technology. Children giggle with the childminder and proudly show off their pictures. She offers them lots of praise and they feel proud of their achievements. Children learn about the life cycles of insects. They are fascinated looking at caterpillars and learn they will become butterflies. Children independently select books for the childminder to read with them, helping them develop their early literacy skills. They have many opportunities to develop the small muscles in their hands, which will help prepare them for future writing. Children learn to solve problems, such as creating a train track for their train and completing puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers many opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. For example, children explored noodles and chopsticks at Chinese New Year, and tasted Chinese foods for lunch. The childminder has consistent boundaries for good behaviour. Children understand house rules and know the routines of the day well. Older children develop independence, such as when they help clear away plates and get dressed for outdoor play. Younger children learn how to feed themselves and become competent walkers. For instance, they kick a ball and climb on stepping stones, developing their coordination and balance. Parents value how the childminder encourages a variety of independence skills, which will support children as they make the transition to school and other settings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn about the world around them, such as when they visit a castle and watch guards change and march. They learn colours when they use paints and create traffic light pictures. Children know about recycling. This is illustrated when they rush to watch the dustbin lorry and discuss their thoughts with the childminder. They make friendships at community groups and are encouraged to try healthy new foods. Children develop good listening skills and have lots of fun.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546996 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10103569 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 4 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Windsor, Berkshire. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder is a qualified teacher.

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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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