Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows how and when to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. Daily checks and risk assessments in place help to reduce hazards and enable the childminder to promote children's safety and welfare effectively. The childminder attends training to help keep her knowledge of safeguarding children up to date. n The childminder understands the importance of assessing children's progress to help her understand what it is children need to learn next. She knows how to monitor children's progress and plan a broad curriculum, helping to prepare them for school. n The childminder has a range of suitable resources for children of all age ranges and knows how to positively support and manage children's feelings. This helps them develop a positive attitude towards learning. n The childminder understands how to work closely with parents to help promote

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This provision meets requirements

continuity of care and learning and support children's behaviour. She gathers information from parents when they start with her, helping children to settle quickly, which also helps to support their emotional well-being. n The childminder talks about how she reflects on the quality of her practice to help her identify areas for further development. She recognises the need to continue to improve her skills and knowledge and meet requirements. For example, since registering, she has attended training to help her deliver a broad and balanced curriculum for children and understand how to support children with specific needs.

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This provision meets 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 2551123 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10215738 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She cares for children between the hours of 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 and the inspector completed a learning walk together. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of those living in the premises.

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12 September 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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12 September 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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