Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of providing children with fresh air and daily exercise. She is able to describe the activities that she would provide in her community, such as visits to parks, to help children develop their physical skills. The childminder discussed the extended outings that she would organise, such as visits to the farm. n The childminder shares how she will help children to behave well and acquire positive social skills by teaching them to say 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder explains how she will help children to share and take turns during playtime. n The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage or of the seven areas of learning. For example, through discussion, she cannot demonstrate how she would plan a range of stimulating activities that are appropriate to children's age and stage of development.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not fully understand the importance of keeping her skills up to date. She has not ensured that she is familiar with changes to requirements or made use of professional development opportunities to help her support children's learning in their next stages of development. Despite this, the childminder has an up-to-date first-aid certificate. n The childminder does not have sufficient understanding of safeguarding issues and child protection procedures. She does not know how to correctly respond if an allegation is made against her or a household member. The childminder has also failed to record individual information for all children that she cares for. n The childminder is unfamiliar with the statutory requirement to provide parents with a written summary of their child's development in the prime areas between the ages of two and three.

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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

8 September 2022 ensure to record full information for all children cared for at the setting, including children who attend on an ad hoc basis 09/12/2022

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Due date

develop an understanding of the requirements of the progress check at age two, including when it should be completed, what it should contain and who it should be shared with 09/12/2022

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements and how to provide a challenging curriculum that helps children make progress 09/12/2022

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Due date

undertake appropriate professional development to keep knowledge up to date, and offer quality learning and development experiences for children who continually improve 09/12/2022

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Due date

improve understanding of safeguarding practice, particularly in relation to procedures for managing allegations. 09/12/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 108150 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10136136 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 0 Date of previous inspection 11 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder provides ad hoc childcare only.

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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 provider. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she would support children's learning and keep them safe. n The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home that she intends to use for childcare. n The inspector sampled documentation to check the suitability of persons living in 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

8 September 2022 8 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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