Childminder in Slough

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder is warm, caring and attentive to children's needs, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Children enjoy interacting with the many interesting and challenging activities available, which the childminder carefully plans to meet their individual needs. They show high levels of concentration and perseverance as they attempt to connect coloured blocks together to make towers. Children grow in confidence with their mathematical skills as they count in sequence and sort blocks into groups of numbers according to colour. They assess which towers are going to be taller than the others or themselves. They show delight when the childminder supports them to test their theories out.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well in the childminder's care. They often say 'please' and 'thank you' without prompting or following the childminder's gentle reminders. Children receive clear messages about the importance of keeping themselves healthy. They learn the importance of washing their hands after using the toilet and how to wash their hands thoroughly. They have daily access to outdoor play for fresh air and exercise. The childminder takes children on regular outings, such as nature walks. This helps them to learn about the world around them. Children benefit from visits to local playgroups and other childminders. This supports their social skills as they meet and make friends with children outside of their immediate social circle.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked hard to address the weaknesses identified at the last inspection. She has undertaken further training and research to improve her knowledge and understanding of the requirements. She works in partnership with the local early years team to evaluate the quality of her provision. The childminder is very reflective. She has clear goals for ongoing improvement and is committed to providing a high standard of care and education. n The childminder knows the children in her care well because she monitors their development closely. She uses this information to plan interesting activities to help children move on to the next stage in their learning. However, at times, the childminder does not always tailor her interactions or deliver planned activities to ensure children benefit fully from the intended learning. Nonetheless, children make good progress. n Children's learning is well supported as the childminder plays alongside them.

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She allows them ample time to think and respond to questions and try things out for themselves. This helps them to become resilient learners. For example, children relish the opportunity to add ingredients to a bowl to mix their own play dough. They work out that more flour is needed to make the dough less sticky.

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8 November 2022 n The childminder positively supports children's communication and language skills. She implements good strategies to help children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder talks to children as they play, asking them open questions and introducing vocabulary. However, at times, the childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to extend children's vocabulary and learning. For example, when children point out something which interests them, she acknowledges what they say, but does not always ask questions to encourage further discussion. n Children grow in independence in the childminder's care. They learn how to put their coats and shoes on before they play outdoors. The childminder encourages them to peel their own fruit at snack time. She supports children who are potty training very well. This supports children in readiness for school and other early years settings they will move on to.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She helps children to learn and understand the language of emotions. Children recognise through pictures when someone is happy or excited, and the childminder encourages them to make those expressions. Children follow instructions well and busily help the childminder to tidy up between activities and for snack time. n Partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder provides parents with regular information about their child's development and what they need to do to move on to the next stage in their learning. She provides parents with ideas and activities they can use to extend their child's learning at home. She encourages parents to bring children's favourite storybooks from home to read with their children while they are in her care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has undertaken training since the last inspection to improve her understanding of safeguarding matters. As a result, she has a clear understanding of the signs which could indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows the process she must follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare and who she needs to report those concerns to. The childminder has taken steps since the last inspection to improve risk assessments to ensure children are not exposed to hazards within her premises. She has clear measures in place to ensure the safety of children on any outings. This includes helping children to learn how to keep themselves safe, such as how they need to cross the road safely.

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should:

n develop existing knowledge and practice to make the most of all opportunities to extend children's speech development and learning during child-led activities

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should:

8 November 2022 n review the delivery of planned activities to make sure that children consistently and fully benefit from the intended learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2594105 Local authority Slough Inspection number 10244433 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 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 16 May 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and is situated in Slough, Berkshire. She operates from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder accepts funding for children aged two, three and four years old. She provides care for children before and after school and in holiday periods.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and a progress check for children aged between two and three years.

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Inspection activities

8 November 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

8 November 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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