Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has allowed her first-aid qualification to lapse while she is not caring for children. This is a breach of requirements. However, the childminder has booked to attend relevant training, following the inspection. n The childminder demonstrates that she understands how children learn. She knows the importance of creating a curriculum that is coherently planned, to build on children's knowledge and skills to secure their future learning. n The childminder understands how to meet children's individual needs. She has procedures to engage with parents and other settings that children attend. These are aimed at supporting children's learning needs from the start of children's placement with her and as ongoing practice. n The childminder understands her duty to safeguard children and protect them from harm. She knows the procedures to follow when reporting any concerns or allegations to the relevant authorities. She has a clear safeguarding procedure,

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can recognise possible signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to refer concerns. She has attended relevant training to enhance her knowledge of child protection. n The childminder's home is safe and secure. She carries out risk assessments and safety checks in her home to help to minimise hazards to children. The childminder has a range of resources that are appropriate for all ages of children. n The childminder explains how she encourages children to follow healthy lifestyles. She discusses how she provides children with nutritious snacks and regular opportunities to be active outside in the fresh air. n The childminder shows that she has high expectations of children's behaviour and conduct. She has created strategies to teach them to manage their own feelings and to respect the opinions and ideas of others. n The childminder recognises the significance of providing an inclusive service. She knows how to support children's positive awareness of people's differences. The

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childminder is confident about how to promote children's talents and interests. She knows the importance of teaching children about who they are and where they live to prepare them for life in modern Britain.

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Due date

obtain an appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification. 22/10/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475163 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10231874 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 28 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire. She offers care all day, Monday to Friday, throughout the year.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that children use and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the arrangements to support partnerships with parents, children's behaviour and children's learning. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She looked at documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and training and evidence of the suitability of members of the household.

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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

19 August 2022 19 August 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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