Childminder EY407676

Inspection date 20 June 2019 Previous inspection date 7 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, co-childminder and assistants work well together as an enthusiastic team. They regularly observe children and provide activities that motivate them to join in. n Children build strong relationships with the childminder and her assistants. They are settled and secure in their care and show good levels of emotional well-being. n Careful monitoring of children's progress enables the childminder to identify any gaps in their development. She uses this information to implement plans to help them to catch up. n The childminder works closely with children who have language delay. She uses effective strategies, such as small-group activities, to help develop their listening, attention and speech. n Children make good progress from their starting points. They listen carefully, interact well with others and are happy to share and take turns during group games. n Regular discussions and observations on their practice enable the childminder to

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This provision is good

support her assistants and offer guidance on how they can develop. n The childminder and her assistant do not make the most of skilful questioning, to help children to think critically, find ways to solve problems and test their own thoughts and ideas. n Children learn about the importance of being physically active but have fewer opportunities to learn about the importance of making healthy food choices.

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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 strengthen the use of skilful questioning, to help extend and challenge children's creative and critical thinking skills n encourage children to have a better understanding of the importance of making healthy food choices, as part of following a healthy lifestyle.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children, and how she would monitor their learning and development. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children and considered the impact on their learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of the signs that might indicate a child may be at risk of harm. They know the procedure to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder works well with other professionals and completes regular training and online research to help sharpen her teaching skills. Assistants are well deployed and supervise children's activities successfully. They receive good levels of support to help them improve their knowledge and skills. The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents. She gains their views to determine what works well and what changes to make to her practice. There are effective arrangements in place to share details of children's development with them. This helps to promote continuity in the care and learning between the childminder and their home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shows a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She interacts well with children and gives them choices in their play. When children choose to play with bricks, the childminder demonstrates how to fix these together. Children watch closely, helping them to develop their problem-solving skills. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills well. For example, as children build with the bricks, they count how many they have used to build a tower. She uses children's interest to extend their understanding of measurement. This is demonstrated when the childminder shows the children that the tower of bricks is shorter than her, but taller than them. The childminder is skilled in helping children to gain communication and language skills. She provides a commentary, models good conversational skills and introduces new vocabulary. Children are vocal and repeat familiar words and phrases in response to the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is effective at promoting children's understanding that some rules exist to keep them safe. For example, she reminds them that they must not throw toys as they may hit others and harm them. She helps children as they learn to take care of their own needs. For instance, she encourages them to meet their personal care routines and complete tasks independently, such as tidying up after play. Children relish being outdoors. The childminder makes the most of the learning opportunities outside, to encourage them to become physically active. Children have regular visits to parks and woodlands, and benefit from fresh air and exercise, as they explore and investigate their wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children successfully develop the skills needed in preparation for their future learning, including pre-school and school. They make independent choices about their play and confidently choose what they want to do. They follow instructions and older children are very good listeners and are able communicators. They contribute well to discussions and eagerly talk about themselves and their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407676 Local authority Slough Inspection number 10074446 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 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 7 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Slough, Berkshire. She works alongside a co-childminder and an assistant. She offers care all year round, each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The setting receives funding to provide free early education to children aged two and 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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