Childminder in Slough

Inspection date 12 June 2019 Previous inspection date 21 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 Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder works closely with them to keep them informed about their children's progress. Parents say that their children are keen to attend and are very settled in the childminder's care. n Children form close bonds with this kind and caring childminder. They are happy and eager to learn. n The childminder provides children with a welcoming family environment. She carries out regular checks to ensure that all areas used by the children are suitable. The childminder maintains a safe environment and supervises children well. n Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder routinely monitors children's progress by tracking their development effectively. This enables her to identify any emerging gaps in children's learning and take swift action to help them catch up. n The childminder does not consistently promote children's independence, particularly

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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 children's learning opportunities and better promote their independence, such as during mealtimes.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the action she must take if she is concerned about a child in her care. She reflects on her practice and identifies areas of strengths and areas for development. The childminder keeps her childcare knowledge up to date. For instance, she uses training and networks with other professionals to improve the quality of care and education in her provision. The childminder uses her new knowledge effectively. For example, she now has a greater understanding of how children play in different ways. This has made her even more aware of the importance of following children's own unique preferred styles of learning to help them progress well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts with children purposefully. She gets down to their level and joins in with their experiences. The childminder is consistently helping children to development good communication and language skills. For instance, she talks to them to provide an interesting narrative during their play. She also uses effective questioning techniques to help children come up with their own ideas and develop their own play. The childminder knows what children like to do and plans activities which follow their current interests. Toys, resources and learning opportunities are plentiful and motivate children to learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to support new children to settle when they first start. She discusses children's individual needs with parents and follows established home routines to promote continuity of care. The childminder acts as a positive role model for children. She provides children with meaningful praise which boosts their self- confidence in their own abilities. The childminder supports children to be polite and caring towards one another. This has a positive effect on children, which is demonstrated when they share resources and say 'thank you' to one another. Each day children play outside in the fresh air. For example, they play in the well-resourced garden and have regular visits to parks and soft-play centres. Children also go on outings where they learn about the world around them. For instance, the childminder arranges visits to the library and shops and trips to Windsor Castle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning. They show sustained levels of interest during their play and activities. Children show an interest in colour, shapes and numbers. They excitedly tell the childminder they have made a star out of dough. All children make good progress from their starting points. They gain the skills they require for further learning and moving on to school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342830 Local authority Slough Inspection number 10065835 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 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 21 January 2016

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The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Langley near Slough, Berkshire. She offers care from Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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