Childminder in Slough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 March 2015 8 December 2011

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder shared how she will support children's learning. She can offer a good range of activities and resources that are age appropriate to promote children's progress based on their learning needs.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being. She will provide a healthy and well balanced diet and ensure that children enjoy daily fresh air and exercise. She understands the importance of how to manage and promote children's behaviour in a positive way.  The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of safeguarding children to help protect them from harm. She has appropriate policies and paperwork to promote children's welfare, including a complaints policy to share with parents.  The childminder shows a sound understanding of valuing diversity and providing an inclusive service for children and families. She has appropriate methods to engage parents and encourage them to share what they know about their children. She

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The provision meets requirements

recognises the importance of finding out about children's care routines when they first attend and to keep parents informed of their children's achievements.  The childminder is fully committed to continuous improvement. She demonstrates a suitable understanding of regularly evaluating her service in order to make improvements to benefit children.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed areas of the home used for childminding and talked to the childminder about her understanding of the learning and development requirements.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and the systems to keep children safe.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation such as the childminder's self - evaluation, her policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder, including relevant first- aid training.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348384 Local authority Slough Inspection number 983528 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Slough, Berkshire. The childminder speaks English, Urdu and Punjabi. There were no children on roll at the time of inspection.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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