Childminder in Slough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 June 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Not applicable The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has refreshed this knowledge through relevant training to update her skills.  The childminder is reflective about her practice and confident in evaluating how to secure her continuous improvement and the outcomes for children.  The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid qualification. She is therefore equipped with appropriate awareness of what to do in times of medical emergency.  The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection matters and the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care.  The childminder implements her policies and procedures in line with the statutory requirements. This means that the childminder is able to keep children safe and healthy, and promote their well-being.  The organised childminder conducts robust risk assessments of her home and outings.

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The provision meets requirements

She is therefore able to keep children safe in the home and when away from it.  The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She understands the importance of meeting with parents prior to children starting. She acknowledges the need to find out about children's routines, interests and development prior to entry to her care.  The childminder has secure systems to observe and assess children's learning and for tracking their progress, and planning for children's next steps.  The childminder has a warm and caring nature. She provides a broad range of toys and resources to support how children engage in their play. Her home is welcoming and therefore conducive to how children feel happy and emotionally secure.

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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 met with the childminder and her co-childminder. The inspector spoke with the childminder about her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she promotes children's safety, health and well-being.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge of how to promote children's learning.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding, and the childminder's toys and resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447575 Local authority Slough Inspection number 892980 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Slough, Berkshire. The childminder works alone and with her husband who is her co-childminder each weekday. There were no children on roll at the time of the 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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