Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in this highly skilled childminder's home. They are extremely motivated to learn through the wealth of experiences and opportunities she provides. Toddlers are immersed in imaginative play as they drive diggers and trucks around the sand tray. They act out digging up the road and bury the sticks they have gathered, pretending they are water pipes. Babies joyfully smile as they explore the feeling of water from a fountain trickling through their fingers. They concentrate and focus intently on making marks in the damp sand. The childminder joins in and ignites their curiosity and interest by engaging the children in meaningful conversations. This extends their learning and expands their thinking.

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The provision is outstanding

Children behave impeccably well. They are polite and considerate to each other and take pride in being helpful. Children develop the confidence and ability to carry out tasks for themselves and make their own choices. The childminder values the impact this will have on being ready to cope when they eventually move to school. Toddlers kindly find and pass coats to the babies before persevering to put on their own shoes. They offer to help the childminder to tidy and clean and enjoy carrying out tricky tasks that challenge them. The childminder very skilfully creates an atmosphere in which children feel calm, comfortable and confident. Children flourish and thrive and demonstrate an extremely strong sense of belonging.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a vast amount of experience and is expert in her knowledge of child development. She has worked meticulously to create a curriculum that is highly ambitious, varied and challenging. She skilfully tailors this to incorporate children's individual interests while ensuring they gain the key knowledge and skills they need to make excellent progress. She continuously evaluates her practice and has high expectations for all children. n The childminder is impressive in her commitment to her own research and professional development. She seeks out targeted training to enhance her knowledge and teaching skills. Her recent training in early mathematics has considerably impacted her delivery of this part of her curriculum. The childminder expertly weaves her teaching of mathematical concepts into every part of the children's day. For instance, children compare their heights on a measuring stick. They examine how much they have grown and differ in height

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to their friends. n Children have a tremendous love for books, songs and rhymes. They enthusiastically act out and describe the key events of a familiar story as they pretend to make tea. Children happily sing familiar tunes as they wash their hands and fill in the missing words to rhymes as the childminder playfully joins

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10 March 2022 in. Babies delight in turning the pages and feeling the textures in books as they listen to the childminder expressively reading as they sit together on a tree stump. n Children have considerable opportunities to be physically active and practise their large-muscle skills. The childminder highly values spending time outdoors and makes certain this is where the children carry out the majority of their learning. Older babies learn to master pulling themselves up on the small climbing frame as they develop their core strength. They squeal with delight as they 'whoosh' down the slide. Children dribble footballs and develop the precision to accurately aim as they pass them back to the childminder. They learn about the healthy effects that exercise and fresh air have on their bodies. n The childminder creates valuable learning experiences to help children understand about the diversity of the world around them. Her excellent

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partnership with parents ensures she finds out about children's cultural heritage and the celebrations they take part in. Children recall learning about Waitangi Day and making 'Hokey Pokey' ice cream, as they learn about how a family from New Zealand celebrates this festival. n Parents express enormous levels of praise for the childminder. They value her devotion to including and supporting them in all aspects of their child's learning. During the national lockdowns, the childminder ensured she stayed in contact with all her families. She kept her close relationships with children through arranging to read stories on their doorstep and going on walks to chat together when they were allowed to meet outside. Her nurturing and loving commitment to supporting children's well-being is highly commendable.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is diligent in her aim to keep children safe from harm. Her understanding of the procedures she must follow should she have concerns about a child is excellent. The childminder undertakes very regular child protection training. This supports her to maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and the signs that children may be at risk of harm. She ensures that her home is secure and risk assesses her environment to minimise hazards. The childminder makes necessary changes to suit the safety and welfare needs of the particular children she cares for. Children learn how to keep themselves safe when using tools and negotiating the climbing and balancing equipment in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346435 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10136491 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 14 Date of previous inspection 17 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Old Windsor, in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. The childminder's service is open each weekday, all year round, apart from family and bank holidays. The childminder holds an early years degree qualification at level 6.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder discussed how she organises her setting and how she plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about safeguarding and child protection. n A range of relevant documentation was viewed. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children. She assessed the quality of teaching and learning and discussed her findings with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

10 March 2022 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

10 March 2022 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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