Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well and provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children settle very quickly and have strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder has high expectations for children and works closely with parents from the outset. For example, she confidently talks about the children's abilities and interests and ensures they have access to a range of good quality, age-appropriate resources. Children are happy and show they feel safe and secure. For example, younger children confidently explore their environment. They play alongside other children and enjoy cuddles from the childminder. Older children engage in play with their younger peers. They build towers alongside them and help them to succeed. All children thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting.

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The provision is good

Children gain the skills they will need when they go on to school. They learn to manage their own personal care needs and quickly become independent. For instance, older children wash their hands without prompting and babies feed themselves independently. Children willingly share, and they show good manners. For example, they are polite and say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children demonstrate good social skills and happily sit at the table, confidently discussing their day. They enjoy their lunches that are prepared at home or the nutritious, home-cooked meals that the childminder prepares for them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly reflects on her provision and adopts a positive attitude towards making improvements. She seeks the views of her assistant and values his opinions to improve outcomes for children. For example, she has adapted the environment to ensure activities are easily accessible and follow children's interests. The childminder shares good practice with other childminders and attends training courses to help build on her skills and knowledge. She supports her assistant, such as through effective supervision and in-house training, to help develop his practice. However, she does not focus precisely on specific areas for professional development in order to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level. n The childminder and her assistant attend to children's care and welfare needs effectively. They recognise when children may be hungry or tired and respond swiftly to their individual needs. Children are encouraged to follow healthy

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need to do better?

lifestyles. For instance, children have many opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise. They take delight in outings to the local park and walks to the local woodlands. The childminder supports children to develop a good understanding of their personal safety, such as teaching them how to cross roads safely. This has a positive impact on keeping children safe.

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need to do better?

22 November 2019 n The childminder completes observations and plans activities that follow children's interests. For example, children play with dough, which helps to enhance their sensory experiences. They show an understanding of shape as they manipulate the dough together. However, although the childminder has a good knowledge of children's learning, she does not consistently reflect on what children know and can do to challenge their learning even further. For example, overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language development well. Older children are confident to initiate conversations and express their thoughts and feelings. However, at times, the childminder misses opportunities to build on the younger children's growing vocabulary, so that they make the best possible progress. In addition, the sharing of information with other settings that older children attend is not fully embedded to consistently

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need to do better?

promote a shared approach to children's learning. n The childminder is effective at promoting children's understanding of differences and similarities beyond their own experiences. Children learn about the diverse community they belong to and develop an awareness of the wider world. They have many opportunities to socialise with other children at local toddler groups, for example. n Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. The childminder completes daily risk assessments to ensure that the environment, resources and equipment are safe and suitable for children to use. She gives children clear boundaries relative to their age and understanding. For example, she reminds older children that they need to put toys away before accessing additional resources as they may cause trip hazards.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues. She knows how to identify the signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm and who to contact if she has concerns about a child's safety and welfare. The childminder is fully aware of her role and responsibilities around safeguarding, and frequently attends training to help her keep up to date with the latest legislation. Her assistant has a clear understanding of how to keep children safe. He is aware of all policies and procedures around safeguarding and knows who to contact if he has concerns.

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should:

n extend the good arrangements for professional development to include the assistant, and drive the already good quality of care and learning towards even higher levels

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should:

22 November 2019 n use all opportunities to build on what children know and can do, in particular to build on younger children's early language skills and developing vocabulary n strengthen partnerships with other providers to consistently support and complement children's care and learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542547 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10090389 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 to 4 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in February 2017. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. She works Monday to Friday from 7am until 7pm, for most of the year. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She works with a registered assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that are used for childcare. She talked about the different activities she provides to support children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant interacting with children. She assessed the impact of their teaching on what children know and can do and discussed her observations with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and to children at appropriate times during the inspection. She also took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided. n The inspector looked at a selection of documents, including evidence of suitability checks carried out on people living at the childminder's address.

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Inspection activities

22 November 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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22 November 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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