Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder recognises the importance of providing children with a varied and challenging curriculum. She indicates attention to meeting children's individual learning needs, through a wide range of activities. This includes a focus on helping children become independent and to communicate well. n The childminder understands how to support children's positive behaviour. She proposes a range of strategies that focus on sensitively helping children manage their feelings, build resilience and that supports children's emotional well-being. The childminder demonstrates how she will encourage children to develop a healthy lifestyle, including being physically active. n The childminder has not maintained the required face-to-face paediatric first-aid qualification as specified in the statutory early years foundation stage requirements. However, she ensures a suitable knowledge of how to react in an emergency, for example, through accessing online training in order to ensure

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her knowledge is up to date. n The childminder indicates a strong commitment to providing an inclusive provision that promotes children's understanding of British values. She describes activities and opportunities to help children learn about the diverse community they live in. For example, through promoting opportunities to explore festivals and to attend local events. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of safeguarding matters. She appropriately identifies when she would act on a concern and what this may look like. The childminder understands what to do in the event of an allegation being made against her or a family member. She indicates suitable attention to identifying and minimising risks on the premises. n The childminder understands the importance of establishing partnerships with parents to support children's health needs and promote consistency in children's learning. She identifies routes for support should a child require specialist

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support. The childminder is aware of the need to provide parents with a written assessment of their child's learning as required.

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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

maintain a valid first-aid qualification. 28/11/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432715 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10068729 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 9 November 2012

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Eton Wick, on the outskirts of Windsor in Berkshire. She is open all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector discussed how the childminder would organise their early years provision, including the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector viewed the childminding provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector discussed a range of policies and procedures with the provider, which included the arrangements to safeguard and promote children's welfare. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of her suitability and the suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

26 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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Inspection activities

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