Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 September 2015 15 December 2010

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has not updated her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements. For example, the childminder does not understand how to assess children's progress to help plan for their learning so that children are ready for school.  The childminder lacks awareness of the requirement to complete progress checks of children's development at age two to help identify their learning needs.  The childminder has not fully addressed all the recommendations set at her last inspection to help her develop her practice and service. She does not reflect on her provision to evaluate her strengths and weaknesses to help identify and target improvement securely to promote children's outcomes.  The childminder has a broad range of toys and resources for children to make choices from and enjoy their play.  Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has suitable policies, procedures and risk

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The provision does not meet requirements

assessments to implement to help promote children's safety, health and well-being.  The childminder has an appropriate understanding of child protections matters, including the steps to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care.  The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's confidence, independence and behaviour to help children develop some skills for starting school. For example, she plans to support children's behaviour by providing a positive role model for children.  The childminder is mindful of the importance of working alongside parents and any professionals to help promote continuity in meeting children's individual needs.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 update and review knowledge of the learning and development requirements, including the required assessment of children's progress be for children aged between two and three 16/10/2015

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Due Date

 review and evaluate practice and skills to identify and target improvements in order to raise the quality of the provision further. 16/10/2015

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder about how she plans to work in partnership with parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she plans for children's learning and her understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation.  The inspector viewed the childminder's home and the available toys and resources.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her professional development and how she enhances her skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 108330 Local authority Windsor & Maidenhead Inspection number 835804 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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