Robbins, Lynsey Phillippa

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 are confident, happy and well settled in this welcoming and homely environment. Children form strong bonds with the caring childminder. They readily go to her for cuddles and reassurance, especially if they are feeling a little unsettled. This helps children's emotional security. The childminder knows all the children in her care extremely well. Children benefit from the routines that the childminder puts into place. She talks about what is happening next and gives children prior warning when there is going to be a change. For example, she tells them that it is nearly time to tidy up when mealtimes are approaching. This offers consistency for children and helps them to understand what is expected of them.

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The provision is good

Children learn basic mathematics while they play. The childminder incidentally introduces concepts, such as bigger, smaller, heavier and lighter and more or less. Children delight in their chosen activities, such as making shapes with malleable materials and gleefully pour glitter and sprinkles onto sticky pictures.

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The provision is good

Children regularly meet with other children and familiar adults at groups they attend. This encourages them to develop good social skills. Children's behaviour is very good. They understand the importance of taking turns and sharing with their friends.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans effectively for children's learning from the start. She seeks a range of information from parents when children start at the setting. For example, the childminder encourages parents to complete an 'All About Me' form, which seeks information about their children's routines and previous learning. This enables the childminder to plan for children's learning from the very beginning. n Overall, conversations are rich and purposeful. For instance, the childminder talks to the children about their past activities and relates it to what they are doing. She engages children in regular conversation throughout the day to help support their developing communication skills. However, on occasion, the childminder does not give children time to respond to questions to help build on their thinking and problem-solving skills. This does not fully support children to continually develop their communication and language skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's healthy lifestyles and self-care skills effectively. For example, children know to wash and dry their hands before eating snacks and the healthy home-cooked meals the childminder provides. They follow good hygiene procedures. The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop physically outside, such as regular visits to farms, local parks and playgroups. However, the childminder sometimes does not effectively

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need to do better?

5 December 2023 give children clear messages about making healthy food choices, to support them to understand the importance of following a healthy diet. n The childminder keeps her knowledge and understanding up to date through relevant training courses and support networks. When she identifies an area in which she can further develop, she seeks appropriate training or will research the subject. This supports her to meet the needs of the children in her care. n The childminder understands the importance of positive parental partnership. She ensures that communication is paramount. Parents report that they value the supportive nature of the childminder. They comment that their children have made good progress since they started attending. Parents cherish the homely atmosphere the childminder offers. n Children develop an understanding of diversity beyond their immediate family. For example, the childminder shares cultural celebrations and provides images,

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need to do better?

books and role play resources for the children to explore. She plans activities related to festivals throughout the year to help children understand the faiths of others. n The childminder is reflective and identifies areas of her practice that she could improve. She listens to webinars, attends online training and shares ideas with other childminders to help broaden her knowledge and build on her practice. This helps to improve the learning experiences that she provides for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong understanding of how to keep children safe from harm in many different circumstances. She knows how to identify potential signs that a child is at risk of abuse or neglect. The childminder knows how to record concerns and who to report them to, including any allegations made against her. She makes good use of a range of training opportunities, guidance from the local authority, and discussions with other childminders. The childminder ensures that children play in a safe, clean and secure environment, indoors and outside, and helps them to look after themselves.

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should:

n allow children more time to respond to questions, to promote their communication, language and critical thinking skills to a higher level n make the most of opportunities to further develop children's understanding of healthy eating and making positive food choices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464464 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10308418 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 10 Date of previous inspection 12 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder works on Monday to Wednesday from 8am to 6pm and on Thursday from 8am to 4.30pm during school term time. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared written feedback of the childminder with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

5 December 2023 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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