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 and confident. They greet visitors warmly, showing the inspector pictures they have created with stickers. They enjoy playing and exploring outdoors. They have access to sand and water play and enjoy building sandcastles, creating the perfect turret. The purpose-built cabin is a home-from- home environment. It is family focused and children's family photos are displayed around the room. Children move freely between inside and out, and are able to choose how they want to play. The childminder and her assistant provide plenty of conversation and praise towards the children. Most children sit eagerly to participate in a dough-making activity. They can recognise numbers on a recipe card and recite what is needed for the recipe. They all take turns to mix and show kindness towards each other. Children behave really well.

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The provision is good

Children love to be outside. They talk about trips to the stream to paddle with fishing nets. They visit the local parks, woods and the castle to view the soldiers. They are given plenty of opportunity to be physically active. The childminder and her assistant reinforce healthy eating with children at snack and lunchtimes. The children benefit from strong relationships with the childminder and her assistant, which supports their emotional well-being. The children are encouraged to be independent. They pour their own water and put on their own shoes. Children listen well as they sit for a story. They wave and giggle as they sing a 'hello' song. Children follow a routine to tidy up, prepare for lunch and sit for story time.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has lots of experience and brings new ideas to the setting. She has a clear idea of how she wants her environment to be reflective of the children's interests. She talks enthusiastically about improvements she would like to make. She seeks the views of parents through questionnaires and is motivated to learn for her own professional development. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They are encouraged to play and explore outdoor and given frequent opportunities to be in the fresh air. Children learn good hygiene routines, such as washing hands before meals and making healthy food choices at snack time. The childminder supports parents with healthy lunch box ideas, sharing information on their setting social media pages. Children learn to keep themselves safe. For instance, walking inside is one example of their 'golden rules'. n Children's mathematical skills are well supported. They count as they scoop sand

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need to do better?

into buckets. They have their own house numbers displayed next to family photos. Concepts such as big and small are introduced as children fill containers with flour, salt and water to make dough. Children demonstrate that they know how to use these concepts in differing situations within their play.

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need to do better?

4 August 2022 n Children choose what they want to play with. They are able to freely explore. However, on occasion, children are not provided with the opportunities to develop learning as the curriculum has a lack of challenge. This does not fully extend children's learning and development. For example, at times, staff do not fully expand questions to enhance children's learning when building sandcastles or working together to make dough. n Parents speak positively about the childminder. They report that their children are happy and settled. They receive regular updates through parent groups. They have personal portfolios and receive lots of photos of their child's adventures. Parents also attend parents evenings to discuss children's learning and development. n Children's emotional development is well supported. The childminder engages well with children, supporting them effectively with their regulation of feelings

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need to do better?

and emotions. For example, mood boards and a feelings jar help children to understand their emotions. This successfully allows children to make choices, as they actively master new skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have extensive knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. They talk confidently about broader safeguarding measures to protect children from harm and risk. The childminder and her assistant are aware of their roles and responsibilities in keeping children safe. Both have completed recent training. The childminder and her assistant demonstrate a clear understanding of the processes and local procedures to follow. They understand the whistle-blowing policy should a concern be raised within the team about the welfare of a child in their care. Children are reminded to be safe through the 'golden rules'.

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should:

n focus professional development more precisely on enhancing teaching skills further, so that children are more consistently challenged in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467158 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10219783 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 8 Date of previous inspection 16 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Windsor, Berkshire. The childminder works on Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, for most of the year. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder employs an assistant, who also holds a level 3 qualification.

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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 inspector met with parents and considered their views. n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk around the setting. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation. This included qualifications, first-aid certificates and insurance certificates. n The childminder and the inspector observed and evaluated an activity together. n The inspector held conversations with children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder's assistant.

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Inspection activities

4 August 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

4 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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