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 demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the warm and welcoming childminder's home. They happily explore the environment and choose what they want to play with from a range of resources and play materials. Good relationships are evident between children and the childminder. Children relish in the interactions from the childminder, who becomes involved in their play. They chat happily to her and are confident to ask for help when needed.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder has a good understanding of the individual interests and needs of the children. She has developed a curriculum that supports all children to develop the knowledge and skills they need for their next stage of learning. Children develop an age- appropriate understanding of numbers and counting, and confidently sort cars in order of size. They have two-way conversations with adults. They complete tasks such as cutting fruit independently.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and have a positive attitude to learning. The childminder uses positive strategies, including stories, to teach children about which behaviours are acceptable and those that are not. Children listen with interest to stories and recognise that the character in the book is being unkind when they pull someone's hair.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands the importance of observing children to identify any gaps in their progress. She communicates effectively with parents and other professionals involved in children's care. They liaise closely to achieve best outcomes for children. These positive relationships ensure continuity in children's care and learning. n Parents praise the childminder highly. They comment that her infectious smile contributes to children having a happy day from the outset. They trust that the childminder has their children's safety as her priority. Parents express how well their children are thriving socially and developmentally. n The childminder supports children's literacy development well. Children enjoy listening to the childminder as she reads with enthusiasm and adapts her voice to the different characters in the book. Children accurately tell the childminder what is happening in the story.

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n The childminder encourages children to persevere when they are faced with challenges. For instance, when children comment that they are going to 'give up', she intervenes and makes suggestions about different ways of doing things. This helps to reignite children's interest and encourages them to keep trying until they succeed.

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need to do better?

6 July 2022 n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. Children demonstrate a wide vocabulary during their play. For instance, during role play, they talk about meteors and volcanoes. The childminder engages in conversations with them and listens with interest to what they have to say. Throughout her interactions, she asks children questions to find out what they know. However, she does not consistently correct misunderstandings in children's knowledge. As a result, she does not provide clear explanations to help deepen their understanding further. n The childminder is committed to her ongoing professional development. Since registering, she has completed several courses to help extend her professional knowledge and skills. For instance, she has completed training to give her a better understanding of how to help children to make progress. This has allowed her to build an effective curriculum to help children to learn through playing and

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exploring. n Children enjoy the time they spend outdoors. The childminder provides an outdoor environment that engages and interests children. Children demonstrate high levels of imagination, such as when they combine water and mud to make 'food' in the mud kitchen. n Overall, children develop a good understanding of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. The childminder ensures they benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise and reads stories to them about dental health. However, although the childminder provides healthy meals, she does not consistently encourage children to think about why some foods are better for them than others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that might indicate that a child might be at risk of harm. She completes regular training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She is clear of the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. This includes the procedures she must follow if an allegation is made against her or any other adults who have contact with the children. She ensures that she always supervises children, including when they are eating. Regular checks on her home enable her to identify and eliminate any potential risks.

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should:

n strengthen teaching so that any misunderstandings in children's knowledge are consistently addressed to support children's continued good progress n continue to develop children's awareness of the importance of making healthy food choices as part of leading a healthy lifestyle.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2564358 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10232175 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 4 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder operates on Monday from 8am to 6pm, from 7.30am to 6pm on Tuesday and Wednesday and 8am to 3pm on Thursday, all year round. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years.

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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 her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector carried out a learning walk to discuss the childminder's curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and jointly assessed the impact this has on children's learning and personal development with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.

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Inspection activities

6 July 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

6 July 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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