Childminder EY472464

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children thrive in this exceptionally welcoming and well-organised environment. The childminder demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for her work and sets exceptionally high standards for her childminding provision. She is passionate and extremely dedicated to improving her provision to be an outstanding setting overall.

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The provision is good

Parents are extremely enthusiastic to share their views of the childminder's provision. Their written comments are exceptionally complimentary about the quality of care and learning. They say that their children 'love to attend' and have 'fabulous learning opportunities'. The childminder regularly evaluates the provision she offers to children, and reviews and updates resources to ensure they meet children's needs. She shares ideas and good practice by meeting regularly with other childminders and through membership of online groups.

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The provision is good

Children have excellent opportunities to learn about nature and the world around them. The childminder regularly takes children to her allotments, where children grow a wide variety of vegetables and fruit. They eagerly talk about their experiences of growing strawberries, blackberries, pumpkins and other exotic squashes. They also collect eggs from hens at another childminder's allotment and bring them home to cook for dinner. The childminder and a fellow childminder have recently secured another allotment for use by the children only. Photographs show children having fun spreading the bark with their friends.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her ongoing observations of children's development to accurately assess the progress they make. This helps her to plan an ambitious curriculum that is tailored to children's individual needs, and set next steps to support children to reach their early learning goals. For instance, she supports young children to feed themselves and improve their independence skills successfully. n The childminder takes time to settle new children into the setting so that they feel safe and secure. She works with parents to find out a wide range of information about children before they start. The childminder asks parents about children's routines, background information, what they like and dislike, and what they know and can do. She uses this information well to inform the learning experiences she provides. n There is an extremely strong focus on promoting children's confidence and self- esteem. Children are encouraged to be respectful, courteous, fair and kind. They

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need to do better?

are supported very well to play cooperatively together. n Overall, the childminder's quality of teaching is consistently good. She uses

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need to do better?

11 December 2019 questioning as a strategy to find out what children know. However, the childminder does not consistently give children a chance to respond to questions. This sometimes affects their ability to concentrate and think. n Children's growing independence is supported very well. They are encouraged to fetch their own shoes and put on their coats. Snack time is used as an opportunity for building confidence and self-esteem. Children decide which fruits they would like and are supported to peel these themselves. They choose what they would like to play with next and access toys and resources independently. n The childminder is extremely attentive to children's physical and emotional needs. She supports children with cuddles and kind words when they become tired. Children cooperative very well with care routines, such as nappy changing. n The childminder places a strong focus on training and keeps up to date in areas

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such as child protection. She continues her professional development to support her practice, which has a positive impact on the quality of the childcare. n The childminder adopts a positive approach to managing children's behaviour. Their behaviour is exemplary. The childminder teaches children to begin to respect and show tolerance to others. She praises them for their achievements. n The childminder has high expectations for all children. She provides a wide range of learning experiences which help children to develop across a broad curriculum. The childminder incorporates children's interests into activities and makes them exciting and enjoyable. n Children access the childminder's garden daily and are encouraged to play outside in all weathers. Toddlers explore sand and water in low trays, while developing their core strength to learn to walk more confidently.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety is given extremely high priority. The childminder has a thorough knowledge about safeguarding procedures. She works very hard to ensure all children are exceptionally well supervised at all times. The childminder has an excellent understanding about the procedures to follow to keep children safe from harm. She attends regular training to ensure her knowledge is up to date. She is aware of any new legislation, which she implements into her practice very effectively. The childminder's robust risk assessments cover all aspects of her house, including the garden, and when they go on outings.

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should:

n give children even more time to think and respond to questions with their ideas and answers to help them to achieve at the highest levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472464 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10066905 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 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 7 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Windsor, Berkshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to and interacted with children during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

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