Childminder in Slough

Childminder report 40 Essex Avenue, Slough, Berkshire SL2 1DR

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Inspection date 27 September 2018 Previous inspection date 8 December 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role and responsibility to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and other legislation. n The childminder understands the benefits of working closely with parents and any professionals involved in children's lives to provide continuity of care and learning. n The childminder keeps up to date with current childcare issues to maintain her knowledge and understanding. For example, she attends training and accesses appropriate literature on the internet. n The childminder is aware of how to keep children safe. She understands her responsibilities to protect children and has a good knowledge of all aspects of safeguarding. The childminder understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare and holds a paediatric first-aid training certificate. n The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development

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requirements. She knows how to plan challenging activities and play experiences for children that promote their individual next steps in learning, support their development and help prepare them for their future learning.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that would be used for children's care. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including policies, procedures and suitability checks. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector spoke with the childminder to assess her understanding of how to

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safeguard children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she would work in partnership with parents and plan for children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 105437 Local authority Slough Inspection number 10060315 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 5 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 8 December 2015

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The childminder registered in 1978 and lives in Slough, Berkshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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