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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy in the childminder's care. They thrive from the secure attachments they make with the childminder and her assistant. Children are given plenty of love and nurturing. They are spoken to in a gentle way. Children access a vast range of resources independently. The childminder follows the children's lead in their play. Children concentrate during activities for extensive periods. For example, they pour water into different-sized containers, making 'potions' for their friends.

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The provision is good

Children are well mannered and polite. They say 'please' and 'thank you' at mealtimes. The childminder gives consistent messages about the high expectations she has for children's behaviour. Children are developing their independence and the childminder supports this well. For example, children tighten lids on spray bottles to water the strawberries they grow.

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The provision is good

Children have many opportunities to learn outdoors. They eagerly explore the natural environment. The childminder and her assistant speak to children about what they see, using a wide vocabulary. For example, children search for spiders that are under a 'shelter'. Children benefit from visiting places in the local community. They access large-scale apparatus and explore climbing and moving in different ways. This helps them to develop their large physical skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked hard to communicate well with parents and their children throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, the childminder delivered a range of activity packs to children and remained in contact with them during a difficult time. Children returned happy and showed resilience. n The childminder knows the children well. She can recognise their likes and dislikes. The childminder learns what children already know and what they need to know next. She communicates well with parents to identify gaps in their children's learning. The childminder has a good understanding of early years funding. She ensures that children have full access to their entitlement. n The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. She uses their interests to provide engaging activities. The childminder is supported effectively by her qualified assistant. Quieter children are supported well.

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However, on some occasions, the learning intention is not clear. This reduces the focus on the particular skills or knowledge they want children to learn. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. This is reflected in children's positive attitudes to learning and routines. For example, children sit well at the snack table and take turns to cut their own fruit. n The childminder supports children's care practices well. Children show pride in

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16 June 2022 their achievements with toileting. The childminder promotes children's confidence, resilience and independence well. For instance, children wash their hands at the outdoor sink independently. n Children receive clear and consistent messages around rest. They sleep outdoors in the warmer months. They understand their routines and climb into the outdoor buggies. Children feel relaxed falling asleep to the sound of their environment. n The childminder provides a home-from-home environment. Parents value this for their children's well-being. The childminder supports children's emotional security. Children are taught words relating to feelings. For example, children are well supported to take part in activities when they lack confidence or feel scared to participate. n Relationships with parents are effective. Parents comment that they feel well informed about their children's progress. For example, they receive video

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need to do better?

updates on their children's physical development on local outings. n The childminder models language well to children. She supports them with their language development. She engages well with children in conversation through all learning opportunities and activities. The childminder allows children time to answer questions and this supports children to learn how to ask questions. n The childminder reads to children in a way that engages them. Children learn new ways to communicate. For example, they use sign language for words such as 'cow' and 'pig'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant understand the importance of their role in keeping children safe. They understand their responsibilities to report any concerns about children or any allegations made against themselves or a household member. The childminder and her assistant attend regular safeguarding training to ensure their knowledge is kept up to date. This helps them to identify any potential gaps in communication in the local area. The childminder knows how to keep children safe on outings. She encourages children to take risks, such as using large climbing apparatus, always ensuring she supervises them carefully. The childminder and her assistant understand the risks of having dogs in their home. They manage these well by carrying out daily risk assessments.

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should:

n strengthen the curriculum intent to identify and focus on the components children need to develop when learning new skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444217 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10228643 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 9 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder provides care Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant from time to time. The childminder is qualified to level 3 and her assistant holds early years professional status.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked about their curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder of a group activity led by the assistant. n The inspector observed children, indoors and outdoors, to assess the interaction between the childminder, her assistant and the children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection to keep them updated as the inspection progressed. n The inspector spoke to a sample of parents and received letters from parents to gather their views on the service provided.

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Inspection activities

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

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