Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good knowledge of the requirements of her registration. She is aware of her responsibility to safeguard children. The childminder is secure in her understanding of the local safeguarding partnership procedures to follow if she has any concerns for a child's welfare. n The childminder has a lot of experience of working in childcare. Her knowledge gives her a good understanding of how to plan and provide a varied range of experiences to assist children to learn and develop their skills. n The childminder understands the importance of children experiencing similarities and differences between themselves and others. She knows how to help children gain an awareness about the wider world and diversity. n The childminder is aware of the need to provide children with clear and consistent information about what is expected of them, to help them learn to manage their behaviour. n The childminder understands the importance of helping children learn to keep

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themselves safe. She complete risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards to help provide a safe environment for children. n The childminder knows how to use information from observations and assessments to build on what children know and can do. She understands the importance of developing their communication, personal independence and physical skills to prepare them for their future learning. n The childminder understands the need to work in partnership with parents and other professionals who may have links with the children, to provide continuity in the care and learning children receive. n The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to maintaining her professional development and is aware of the importance of reflecting on her provision.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410077 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10132681 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 7 to 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Windsor, Berkshire. She operates her service for five days a week, between 7.30am and 6pm. The childminder has an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder completed a learning walk with the inspector to share how she plans to deliver the curriculum. n The inspector discussed the arrangements for the safeguarding of children and the childminder's reporting procedures. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her professional development and how she reflects on her provision. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability checks, policies and procedures, and children's developmental records.

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We carried out this inspection 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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