Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are extremely happy and content in the childminder's home. The environment is stimulating and welcoming. Children have warm and affectionate relationships with the childminder. For example, they cuddle up to her as she reads stories. She helps them to feel valued and consistently supports their choices during play. Children are confident to explore and access a wide range of games and toys.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for what children can achieve. She makes good use of her interactions to guide and extend their learning. For example, as children explore objects in water trays, she asks them to think about which objects float or sink. When children start to move water from one container to another, the childminder uses this as an opportunity to introduce new vocabulary, such as 'transfer'. She encourages children to guess which different-sized containers will transfer the most water. This helps children to develop problem-solving skills. Children are deeply engaged in their learning. The childminder praises them as they persevere during activities. This helps to support children's self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Children behave extremely well. They listen to the childminder's instructions and show respect for her home. Children help to tidy away toys when they are asked.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has communicated well with parents throughout the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. She maintained regular contact with parents while their children were absent from the setting to check on their well-being. She suggested ways in which parents could support their children's development at home. For example, she suggested ways in which parents could broaden their children's vocabulary during walks. She regularly spoke to children via video calls. She has continued to share important information with parents about their children's daily routines and achievements since they have returned. Although parents do not come into the childminder's home, she shares information with them at the door, through e-mail and by phone. This includes detail about the care provided to their children as well as their achievements. Parents comment that they feel their children are safe in the childminder's care, and that they

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make good progress in their development. n The childminder considers children's interests and what they need to learn next when she is planning activities. For example, she uses children's love of diggers to support their literacy skills. She encourages children to form words with individual letters as they pull them out of the sand with their diggers. Children are delighted as they successfully recognise their names on cards hidden in the sand.

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19 July 2021 n The childminder develops children's language well. She engages in conversation with them, repeats sentences back to them and introduces new words. For example, when children read books with the childminder, they excitedly talk about the pictures. The childminder listens carefully to what they are saying and introduces new words, such as 'anchor', as they look at pictures of a large ship. She uses the pictures to introduce children to language that helps them to talk about their feelings. For example, she asks children to identify if the characters are feeling happy or sad. n The childminder promotes health and well-being effectively. For example, children are encouraged to develop good hygiene routines. They have ample opportunities to be active and access the outdoors. Children learn about the importance of healthy eating as part of the daily routine. They enjoy an extensive range of fresh hot and cold snacks and meals that are prepared by the

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childminder. The childminder provides children with their own water bottles and encourages them to drink plenty of water throughout the day. n Children develop important independence skills. The childminder supports them to try things for themselves and sensitively helps them, if required. She directs and guides children rather than doing things for them. This helps children to delight in their achievements. Children put their own shoes on when they go outside to play. They hang their sun hats on their individually named pegs. This helps to prepare children for when they start school. n The childminder keeps her essential training, such as paediatric first aid, up to date. She has a good overview of child development. However, she has not yet identified ways in which she could enhance her knowledge and skills to build further on the good quality teaching she provides.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, including the signs that a child might be exposed to extreme or radical views. She knows what to do if she is worried about a child's safety or well- being, including how to share such concerns. The childminder places high priority on promoting children's safety. She ensures that her premises are safe and secure, indoors, and out, so children can play and explore safely.

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should:

n implement a more ambitious professional development programme to further enhance teaching skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556936 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10175194 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 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder cares for children from Monday to Friday, for most of the year, from 8am to 6pm. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three years. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder to understand how the setting and curriculum are organised. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records. n The views and accounts of parents were considered during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

19 July 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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Inspection activities

19 July 2021 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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