Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 August 2015 16 November 2011

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how to promote children's care and learning.  The childminder understands the ways in which young children learn. She is aware of how to assess each child's abilities when they start and how to use this information to plan the next steps in their learning.  The childminder understands how to meet the ongoing learning needs of children by monitoring their progress through observation, planning and assessment.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to promote children's well-being and physical needs. She obtains information from parents about children's care needs, so that she can meet these effectively.  The childminder has a sound knowledge of how to safeguard children. She understands the signs to be alert to and the procedures to follow if she is concerned about their safety.  The childminder prioritises her continual professional development and uses self-

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The provision meets requirements

evaluation to improve the quality of her practice. She has a positive attitude to working in partnership with parents and other professionals as required.

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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 discussed the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements with the childminder, to check her knowledge.  The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's policies, procedures and other relevant documentation.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed how the childminder maintains a safe environment for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her self-evaluation process.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428312 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 823398 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. Another registered childminder works with the childminder as her co-childminder. Together, they offer care to children each weekday, throughout most of the year. They had no children present 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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