Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not safeguarded effectively. They are placed at risk through the childminder's lack of knowledge and understanding of the statutory requirements that must be followed. Children sleep in unsafe conditions and the childminder does not identify hazards in the garden. This compromises children's safety. Children do not consistently benefit from adequate space to play and learn indoors. This is because the childminder does not understand the need to meet the indoor space requirements for the children who attend.

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The provision is inadequate

Children form close bonds with the childminder, who interacts with them in a sensitive and nurturing manner. They behave well and are happy and settled in her care. Children take turns and share with one another. They are polite and considerate of each other. Children understand the daily routines of the setting and know what is expected of them. For instance, at tidy up time, they know that the music means they need to put their things away.

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The provision is inadequate

Children concentrate on their chosen activities. For example, they enjoy breaking ice by bashing it on a tray to remove sea creatures. Children name some of the sea creatures and consider different tools they can use to remove these. Although they find the activity fun and are engaged with it, they do not benefit fully from the childminder's intentions to learn about melting and the properties of ice and water.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not take responsibility to ensure that risk assessments are robust and identify potential hazards. For example, barrels that are filled with water are left uncovered and pose a risk to children of drowning. Large piles of wood and debris are not removed from the garden, and these have nails sticking out of them that could cause children harm. The garden area is not suitably safe for children. n The childminder does not ensure she has good knowledge of the early years foundation stage (EYFS) requirements. This means that her understanding of her role and responsibilities are unclear. For example, she does not know that records of the names of children being cared for and their hours of attendance need to be maintained. As a result, it is unclear which children attend at any one time. This places children's safety at risk. n The childminder's sleep arrangements are not safe and suitable for children. This

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need to do better?

places children at immediate risk of harm. For example, mobile children sleep in a motorised baby rocker in reach of a wire. This poses a risk of strangulation or electric shock. The co-childminder's cats are shut in the room with children, which places the children at risk. Although children are checked on at intervals, this does not keep them safe when unsupervised.

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need to do better?

20 July 2022 n The childminder is unable to provide evidence that she has the required public liability insurance in place. This is because the co-childminders had obtained insurance for the setting. This does not meet requirements. The childminder does not have a firm understanding of her individual responsibilities as a registered childminder in her own right. n The childminder does not know how many children the indoor space is suitable for at any one time. This means that, although they abide by adult-to-child ratios, at times, there are too many children present to fit comfortably in the space available. This does not suitably support children's well-being. n The childminder supports children to understand about making some healthy choices. She talks to them about drinking plenty of water and reminds them to keep hydrated in the hot weather. The childminder supports children to understand the importance of washing their hands before eating and encourages

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them to carry out tasks independently. n Children enjoy exploring freely and engaging with the activities and resources, such as rolling balls and cars back and forth, and playing with sand, water and play dough. The childminder supports children to access these and gets involved in their play. However, she does not build on children's curiosity and challenge them further during these interactions, particularly during group activities. n The childminder gets to know children well and recognises where they may need some additional support. However, this is not consistently put in place for children learning English as an additional language. The childminder does not provide children with words from their home language to use in the setting, to support them to develop their speech in English.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not identify potential hazards and deal with these effectively to remove the risk of harm to children. Sleep arrangements for children are unsafe and unsuitable, and place children in immediate danger. The childminder's lack of understanding around the keeping of appropriate records of attendance places children at risk. The childminder's safeguarding policy does not include adequate information about the use of mobile phones and cameras in her setting. The childminder does keep her training in child protection up to date. She understands the procedures she must follow to report any concerns she may have about a child or adult working with children. She knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk from abuse.

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the EYFS requirements to ensure these are met effectively at all times, and have a full understanding of roles and responsibilities 08/08/2022

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Due date

take action to ensure accurate daily records of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance are maintained 08/08/2022

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Due date

ensure risk assessments are robust and all risks and hazards to children's safety are identified, removed or minimised swiftly, particularly in relation to the outdoor space and when children are sleeping 08/08/2022

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Due date

put in place appropriate sleep arrangements that are safe and suitable for children 08/08/2022

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Due date

take immediate steps to maintain the minimum space requirements for children at all times 08/08/2022

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Due date

ensure public liability insurance is in place and evidence of this is available when asked by an inspector 08/08/2022

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Due date

ensure the safeguarding policy is reviewed to include relevant information about the safe use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting. 08/08/2022

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should:

n improve opportunities to build on children's curiosity and challenge them further, particularly during group activities n enhance the delivery of the curriculum intentions so that activities are focused on what individual children need to learn next n strengthen the support for children who speak English as an additional language and provide opportunities for children to use their home language in the setting to support their development in English.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2549870 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10221553 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 21 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She works from her co-childminder's home in White Waltham, Berkshire. The childminder has a recognised childcare qualification at level 3. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm for most of the year. The childminder is registered to provide free funded early education for children aged two, 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 setting. n The inspector and the childminder discussed the learning and curriculum offered to children. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The childminder and the inspector took part in a joint observation of a group activity. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children.

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Inspection activities

20 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

20 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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