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n The childminder shows she is aware of the process to follow when recruiting assistants, this includes checking their identification and gaining references. She knows how to support her assistants and how to help them understand their roles and responsibilities. n The childminder keeps updated with safeguarding matters and regularly refreshes her training. She knows how to recognise possible signs and symptoms that may indicate a child's welfare is risk. The childminder is able to explain how she would manage any safeguarding concerns about children or adults. n The childminder understands her responsibilities to meet the learning and development requirements. She is aware of planning activities and learning experiences for children across the seven areas of learning. The childminder knows that she needs to complete progress checks for children aged between two and three years old, to assess their learning and identify any specific

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support they may need. n The childminder demonstrates that she understands how to support an inclusive environment for children. She explained how she encourages tolerance and patience between children. The childminder plans activities around festivals and religious dates to help children learn about their own and other people's backgrounds. n The childminder understands how to support children's social skills, including taking turns and respecting others. She knows how to encourage children's positive behaviour. For example, she gives children appropriate rewards, such as certificates for their good behaviour. n The childminder recognises the importance of following good hygiene routines, such as when changing nappies. She discussed raising children's awareness of washing their hands regularly to help minimise the spread of infection. The childminder understands the importance of asking parents about children's

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dietary requirements, and any allergies, to help her meet these needs.

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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 EY334786 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10132650 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 6 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder offers her service most weekdays for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home she uses for childminding and the equipment, toys and games available for children's play, including outdoor activities. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. n A sample of documents were viewed during the inspection, including training certificates, evidence of suitability and some written policies.

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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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