Childminder in Slough

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to use assessment to check what children know and can do. She identifies how to use this information to plan suitably challenging activities. n The childminder demonstrates understanding of how to encourage children to respect and value others. n The childminder acknowledges the importance of ensuring children have a healthy diet and a good range of opportunities for physical activity. n The childminder recognises the importance of having strong partnerships with parents. She values the role that parents play in supporting their children's learning. n The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date, to help recognise when a child may be at risk of harm. n The childminder keeps up to date with early years foundation stage developments. She completes online courses, shares information with other childminders and has good links with other professionals.

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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 EY556466 Local authority Slough Inspection number 10174889 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Slough, Berkshire. The childminder provides care all year round from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the 2020-21 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed a range of relevant policies and held discussions on how these would be implemented. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of the statutory requirements. n The inspector checked the childminder's knowledge on how to safeguard children, including the procedures she would follow if she had concerns.

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Inspection activities

27 May 2021 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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