Home Childcarer in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date 21 May 2019 Previous inspection date 19 January 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She uses questioning skilfully to help children to concentrate, to keep on trying and to solve their own problems. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder has a secure understanding of her role in working together with other professionals to improve the outcomes for children. There are effective systems in place to share information with other settings children attend. n Children develop close relationships with this kind and caring childminder. She speaks tenderly to children and provides appropriate praise and encouragement so that they feel good about themselves. This builds children's self-confidence and boosts their emotional well-being. n The childminder forms good, secure partnerships with parents right from the start. She collects all necessary information about each individual child, which helps her to

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This provision is good

provide effective continuity of care, learning and development. n The childminder does not consistently monitor children's progress precisely enough to help raise children's attainments to the highest possible level. n The childminder does not fully promote the children's communication and language skills. Very occasionally, she does not use the correct pronunciation when talking with children.

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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 track children's progress even more precisely to help them make the best possible progress in their learning n use correct pronunciation of words consistently to help children make rapid progress in their communication and language.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at a selection of relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder jointly observed and evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has good knowledge of child protection and how to keep children safe. For example, she has an updated list of professionals to contact should she be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder's home is safe for children to access. She ensures her front door and side gate are secure when children are present. She regularly reflects on the quality of her provision to make improvements. Ongoing consultation with parents supports the childminder's reflective processes even further. The childminder actively seeks ways to develop her knowledge and skills to improve outcomes for children. For instance, she regularly completes training sessions and works closely with other local childminders to share good practice. The childminder provides parents with good information about their children's activities. This helps parents to continue their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know the children well and plans activities that help to engage them and build their learning. For example, children use paintbrushes to make marks on the chalkboard. The childminder gets down to the children's level and seizes opportunities to extend their learning. She joins in with their play and talks about the marks they are making. The childminder regularly observes children at play and has a secure understanding of child development. She uses this information effectively to plan activities to support children to move on to their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved. The childminder provides consistent explanations at a level appropriate to their understanding, such as how to play cooperatively, share and take turns. The childminder successfully supports children's physical skills during daily outdoor play. Children enjoy trips in the local community, attending group activities and going for walks in the local area. The childminder uses these opportunities to support children to build new relationships with others and learn about their local environment. She promotes children's individual needs well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children happily play, learn and explore in the childminder's company. They make good progress in their learning and develop the skills they will need when they start school. For example, they manage their own care needs and confidently share their ideas and needs with others. Children learn mathematical language and words about position as they play with building blocks. They keenly learn to differentiate between colours when using paint and chunky chalks. Children are beginning to link the sounds represented by familiar letters that they identify in their names. They understand how to keep themselves safe when walking to and from nursery school. This is demonstrated when children stop at the kerbside, look and listen for traffic and tell the childminder when it is safe to cross.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 159846 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10066898 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 19 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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