Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Inspection date 10 June 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to ensure that she and her assistants have a clear understanding of their responsibility to keep children safe. She and her assistants know the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm and what to do if they have a concern. n The childminder understands how to observe, assess and plan for children's learning and development to help them make progress. She demonstrates an understanding of how to prepare children for their move to school. For example, she knows how to support children to be independent in their self-care and to recognise their names. n The childminder knows how to help children develop an understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle and personal safety. For instance, she recognises the importance of providing daily opportunities for outdoor play and of teaching children how to keep themselves safe as they walk to and from school. n The childminder demonstrates an awareness of how to support children to understand

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This provision meets requirements

and respect differences between themselves and others. n The childminder recognises the importance of keeping her own knowledge and skills, along with those of her assistants, up to date. She and her assistants have recently undertaken training to refresh their knowledge of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder knows how to work in partnership with parents and other settings that children attend to promote continuity in their care and learning. n The childminder understands how to evaluate her practice, taking the views of her assistants, parents and children into account, to further develop her service.

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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

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and the resources that are used for childminding. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and her assistants about their understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector viewed a sample of the childminder's policies, including the safeguarding and complaints policies. n The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistants.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539404 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10090318 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 - 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 36 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. She operates during term time from 7.15am to 9am and from 3pm to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with two assistants.

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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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