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 play happily and confidently in this warm homely environment. They feel safe in the care of this kind childminder. Children demonstrated this when they looked to her for reassurance when the inspector first arrived. They settle down quickly and are content in the childminder's care. Children's individual needs and routines are known and met well. This provides continuity of care and has a positive impact on children's personal, social and emotional development.

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The provision is good

Children play cooperatively together. They particularly like music time and help themselves to a range of musical instruments. Children articulate well and offer ideas of songs and nursery rhymes they wish to sing, such as 'The Wheels on the Bus'. They enthusiastically wave their arms to mimic the windscreen wipers swishing backwards and forwards on the bus as they sing along. Children's communication and language are developing well.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children to reach their full potential and try new experiences. For example, some children are hesitant to take part in messy play. They are sensitively coaxed in to join the fun as they watch the childminder and other children handling the dough. Soon they are all enjoying the activity together. Children squeeze, roll and pat the dough and smile at their achievements. They demonstrate great determination to develop new skills.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved children's opportunities to use technology in their play. Children now use a computer to extend their knowledge about things that are of interest to them, such as looking at animals. The childminder has also added resources to help children to recognise similarities and differences in society. This demonstrates the childminder's commitment to making continuous improvements. n Children enjoy being physically active. In the garden, they use ride-on toys and like pushing each other around in the vehicles as they play imaginatively. The childminder provides different ways for children to be creative with a wide variety of resources. For instance, children enjoy using chunky chalks on the large blackboard and look in awe as they discover the marks they are making. n The childminder encourages children to be independent. Children demonstrate this by putting on their boots in readiness for outdoor play. They help to cut up

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need to do better?

their own bananas at snack time and clear away their plates after lunch. However, the childminder does not consistently ensure that children follow good hygiene procedures and help them to understand the importance of handwashing. n Children enjoy daily outings. They have opportunities to learn about different

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3 October 2022 parts of the local area, such as visiting the local farm to feed the ponies and sheep. Children learn about the world around them, which helps to prepare them for later life. n The childminder anticipates and defuses situations of conflict before they develop. She acts as a good role model to children so that they learn the importance of treating everyone with respect and kindness. n Parents are happy with the care and education their children receive. They are very complimentary about the experiences their children have. Parents are appreciative of how the childminder keeps them up to date with their children's progress. This is evident in the positive comments read during the inspection. n The childminder clearly knows the children in her care very well. She carefully plans and provides children with a wide range of experiences which help them to move on in their development. For example, she knows that some children need

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need to do better?

more opportunities to develop their large physical skills. The childminder takes children to the local park where they can use large, fixed play equipment. This helps children to develop their confidence and learn new skills. n Children are eager to learn. They develop good speech and language skills with the childminder. She skilfully models correct language and extends their vocabulary as children play. The childminder uses different tones to her voice and makes storytelling enjoyable. Children demonstrate their enjoyment by joining in with stories they know well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child's safety is at risk. She knows who to report any concerns to and knows the process for doing this. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date so that she can respond to any concerns without delay. She has a good understanding of online safety and supervises children closely when they use any electronic devices. The childminder knows the action to take if an allegation is made against herself or a household member.

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should:

n strengthen opportunities for children to learn about hygiene procedures and be independent in managing their own self-care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483839 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10228973 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 9 Date of previous inspection 30 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Old Windsor, in Berkshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, between 8am and 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder offers early funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She is a qualified teacher.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 and the childminder completed a learning walk across all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included evidence about the childminder's suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

3 October 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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