Evans, Stacey Kim

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy the childminder's setting, which operates mainly from outdoor cabins in her garden. Children benefit from the well-planned curriculum that overall supports their learning across all seven areas. They confidently choose their activities and resources and enthusiastically join in with the activities the childminder plans for them. For example, younger children are very keen to join in with puzzle games that help to embed their awareness of colours, numbers and simple shapes. Young children recall colours they have already learned. They put colours into context. For example, they understand that the colour red means to stop at traffic lights. They have mastered counting the sides of shapes and know that one with four sides is a square.

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The provision is good

Children are very well behaved. They are polite and courteous. Older children talk about their morning at pre-school when they arrive back at the setting and show a warm bond with the younger children attending. All children have a good understanding of the childminder's expectations. For example, they wait patiently as the childminder moves the table and chairs out of the rain and under cover ready for lunch. They laugh together as they sing 'Rain, rain, go away'. Children demonstrate they are happy and feel very safe and emotionally secure in the childminder's care. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, show readiness for the next stages of their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder aims to continually improve her practice and has made various improvements to the outdoors of her provision. Looking forward, she suggests that she would like to purchase a large canopy to help ensure cover and shade during different types of weather when children play outside. The childminder carries out training and research to update her skills and support her knowledge of the areas of learning. n Overall, the childminder uses a curriculum that is well planned and effective. For the majority of the time, the childminder has a clear understanding of what she wants children to learn, particularly for the youngest children attending. However, at times, when planning for different ages and abilities, the childminder is not as confident about what she wants children to achieve. For instance, in relation to the celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, the childminder provided pictures for children to colour of the Queen, crowns,

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corgis, guards and carriages. However, she did not ensure that children understand enough of the background of topic to help them build on what they already know and understand. n The childminder reads confidently to younger children. She extends this well to help children understand the context of the story and instigates discussions

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need to do better?

10 May 2022 about the characters and how they may be feeling. Young children listen attentively. They are able to contribute their ideas appropriate to their age and ability. n All children demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning and understand the high expectations for their behaviour. Young children understand to tidy up after activities, before starting the next. They are excited to try new things, such as a planned activity to promote their hand-to-eye coordination alongside number recognition. Children excitedly use plastic tweezers to pick up magnetic numbers that are hidden beneath rice. They carefully transport the numbers and place them into the corresponding numbered pot. Young children show resilience when at first they cannot identify the number but with support from the childminder are able to succeed. n Children enjoy regular opportunities to play outdoors and be physically active.

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They learn about health and hygiene routines. For example, children are starting to understand more about dental hygiene through topics planned by the childminder. Children speak about brushing their teeth and why this is so important. They practise this routine enthusiastically when using a toothbrush and a laminated board printed with a mouth and teeth. n Partnerships with others sharing the care of the children are well established. The childminder is mindful to ensure that there is an effective line of communication, especially for children attending pre-school, to pass on vital information and to work collaboratively in regard to children's learning elsewhere. This helps to promote continuity for children's education. n Parents are positive about the care that their children receive. For example, they state that their children are very happy and that the childminder is caring and trusted. Parents add that the childminder offers a enjoyable and stimulating

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows her responsibilities to protect the children she cares for. She updates her training and knowledge on a regular basis in regard to all aspects of safeguarding. For example, the childminder knows the procedure to follow if an allegation is made about her or a household member. She understands what to do if a child arrives with an injury from home and who to contact if a child makes a disclosure to her. The childminder is aware of how to identify possible signs of radicalisation. She has a secure policy regarding the use of mobile phones in her setting.

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should:

10 May 2022 n plan more consistently, particularly for older children attending, in order to broaden their breadth of learning and knowledge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414697 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10228535 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 11 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Datchet, Berkshire. She operates for most of the year from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation of an activity. The childminder discussed her aims for the activity and what she wants children to achieve. n Observations took place to assess the quality of interactions between the childminder and children present. n Relevant documentation was sampled, including written feedback from parents. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she plans her curriculum and how she works in partnership with parents and others who share the care of the children who attend the setting.

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Inspection activities

10 May 2022 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

10 May 2022 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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