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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children love to come to the childminder's welcoming home. They form secure bonds with the childminder and seek her out for reassurance. Children are polite and courteous towards others, as they follow the childminder's kind and caring nature. Children readily share their toys, take turns and help each other. Their confidence and social skills to meet new people, are developing well, such as when they greet the inspector with excitement and engage happily in conversation with her.

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The provision is good

Children manage their self-care needs with increasing competence. For instance, they persevere when putting on their all-weather suits for outdoor play. Children are proud of their achievements and generously praised for their efforts. They independently wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet. Children learn the importance of eating vegetables and fruit, and the impact of sugary foods on their teeth. This helps children to maintain good health.

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The provision is good

Overall, children behave well and follow the childminder's high expectations to ensure they remain safe. The childminder calmly reminds them of the rules when needed. Children are eager to participate in activities and motivated to learn. They work well together to solve problems. For example, they test out different ways to retrieve a toy, which is out of their reach. This shows children's development of good critical thinking skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder shows a strong commitment to improve her knowledge and skills in relation to how young children learn. For example, she undertakes regular online training and shares good practice with other childminders. Strategies learned on recent training to establish children's self-regulation skills have supported children's growing recognition of different emotions. n Children's interests are greatly enhanced by visiting many places of interest with the childminder. For instance, children particularly enjoy library visits to choose books specifically written by their favourite author. They know some of the stories really well, such as 'the Gruffalo'. They confidently retell the story and recite the repeated phrases correctly. This shows that children are developing a good understanding and retention of information, as well as a real love for books. n The childminder is aware of how children acquire language and helps them to

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become confident communicators. Older children enjoy two-way conversations with the childminder and relate their responses to their home life. For example, they participate in a sustained discussion about football teams their parents support. Younger children acquire new words every day and express what they

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25 January 2023 want in their own way, such as 'nana' for 'banana' at snack time. Children, as a result, are using a growing vocabulary. n The childminder works closely with parents to gather detailed information about children's learning and development from the start. She uses this information, as well as her ongoing assessments to plan a suitable range of activities related to children's needs and interests. However, occasionally, some adult-led activities are not planned effectively enough to build on what children already know and can do. Consequently, at these times, children do not make the best possible progress. n Children love to use their imaginations to role play real life scenarios when indoors. For instance, they make 'pretend' cups of coffee and add 'milk' and 'sugar'. They accompany this with a 'biscuit' and suggest dunking it into the 'coffee'. However, the childminder's skills at extending children's play are not as

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evident outside. She has not made the best use of the outdoor space to inspire children to fully explore and learn more. n Partnership working with external professionals, including other settings that children attend is recognised by the childminder as important. However, she is yet to establish good communication links with these settings to share important information about children's progress and care needs. This means there are inconsistencies in meeting children's needs fully. n Parents speak highly of the childminders 'supportive and personable' approach. They comment on how excited their children are when going to the childminder's home. Parents are 'thrilled' with receiving photographs of daily activities showing children engrossed in their play. They are impressed with children's good progress, including their growing confidence, independence and social skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children. The childminder is aware of the possible signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is also aware of issues that may compromise children's welfare, such as the effects of radicalisation. The childminder completes regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. She supervises children well. She regularly assesses safety in her home and when outdoors to remove or reduce any risks. The childminder works with children to help them identify and manage potential risks, such as when they tidy up their toys when finished with them to avoid trips.

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should:

25 January 2023 n help individual children to build on their existing knowledge even further by reviewing current planning of adult-led activities to focus more on what they need to learn next n make better use of the outdoor space to inspire children and extend the opportunities for them to fully explore and learn n develop strategies to work effectively with other settings that children attend to ensure consistent progress in children's development and care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2618399 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10264526 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 4 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in December 2020. She lives in Maidenhead and is open Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 5.30pm, term time only. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder accepts funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID19 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 childminder showed the inspector around her home, indoors and outdoors and talked about the curriculum she offers children. n The inspector observed activities and evaluated the impact these had on children's learning. The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about their time in the setting. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took their views into account. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, such as the childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification and evidence of the her suitability to work with children.

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Inspection activities

25 January 2023 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

25 January 2023 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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