Childminder in Slough

Inspection date 18 June 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 Children have very strong attachments with the childminder and good relationships between them are evident. Children are happy, confident and show high levels of emotional well-being. n The childminder supports children's communication skills effectively. She talks clearly to the children and repeats familiar words and phrases in response to their interactions. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder regularly shares information with them about their children's development and seeks their views on how to develop her provision further. n The childminder maintains her professional development. She completes online research, reads professional magazines and makes good use of networking opportunities with other professionals. This helps to sharpen her teaching skills and improve her practice. n Children make good progress from their starting points. They concentrate well and are keen to explore and investigate.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not always recognise opportunities to extend children's early interest in numbers and counting. n At times, the childminder and her assistants do things for the children that they could easily do for themselves.

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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 make the most of opportunities to help children to develop their early interest in numbers and counting n encourage children to further develop their independence and ability to manage appropriate tasks for themselves.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder and the children indoors and in the garden. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant about their understanding of child protection and safeguarding. n The inspector sampled documentation, including qualifications, children's records and policies.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's development well. She monitors their overall progress, to help identify any emerging gaps. She has built effective links with other professionals, including other settings that children attend. They share information to ensure continuity of care and promote good outcomes for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that both her and her assistants are kept up to date with safeguarding issues. This enables them to identify and quickly respond to any concerns about the welfare of a child. She completes rigorous risk assessments, to ensure the environment is safe for children. She successfully helps them to understand how to keep themselves safe. For instance, she gently reminds them that climbing on furniture is not safe, as they may fall and harm themselves. The childminder supports her assistants well. She regularly observes their practice and offers them

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

guidance on how to develop this. Since her previous inspection she has provided her assistants with further training, so that they have a better understanding of how to assess children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have lots of fun as they learn. They respond positively to the childminder and her assistants, who interact well with them. They enjoy participating in imaginative play based on their own experiences. For example, they pretend to take photographs and act out role-play scenarios, such as pretending to cook. The childminder responds to children's interests and uses the available resources to help them to learn. This is demonstrated when the assistant uses a plastic tub to tap out rhythms and children copy this. During activities, such as water play, the childminder supports children's understanding of shape, measure and size well. For instance, she encourages children to identify the different sizes of buckets, including 'big' and 'small', and use language relating to measure, such as 'full' and 'empty'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a good focus on teaching children how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals, and benefit from regular fresh air and exercise, such as visiting local parks and woods. During mealtimes, the childminder talks to them about their favourite fruits and the benefits of making healthy food choices. Children behave well. They show high levels of respect and tolerance for others. They have many opportunities to learn about different cultures and beliefs, such as through activities that encourage them to talk about themselves and celebrate their uniqueness.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children successfully develop the skills they will need for their future learning, including school. They are happy to take turns and play well alongside other children. They demonstrate good listening skills and remember the words to favourite songs. They confidently choose what they would like to do and have a very good understanding of behavioural expectations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468970 Local authority Slough Inspection number 10075565 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 18 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 19 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the Colnbrook area of Slough, Berkshire. The childminder provides care between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Thursday and 7am to 6pm on Fridays. She operates for most of the year and works with assistants. The childminder has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification. The setting receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three years.

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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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