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 are warmly welcomed into the setting which provides a safe and stimulating environment. Children are cared for by a kind, courteous and highly skilled childminder. They benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum, which offers them opportunities to explore and think critically through play. Children's learning and development is accurately assessed and their educational experiences carefully planned. Children are supported to develop a good understanding of books and reading, relative to their age.

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The provision is good

Children are supported to settle quickly as a result of good parent partnerships and a carefully considered, yet flexible daily routine. This helps the childminder meet individual children's needs, while providing children with calm, familiar and consistent experiences. For example, when caring for very young children, the childminder is responsive to children's cues, needs and wants and adapts the timetable accordingly. For example, by she brings forward mealtimes, or encourages children to join in story time if they are showing signs of needing a rest. Very young children are taught to wait their turn and share resources, which provides them with a good foundation for understanding social rules.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is clear on what she wants children to know and learn next and provides a range of activities and experiences for children to make good progress during their time at the setting. n The childminder consistently comments on what children are doing or are interested in. This helps to extend vocabulary and builds children's language effectively. For example, when young children recognise familiar animals and make animal noises, such as "roar", the childminder echoes this sound back and adds "that's right it's a scary tiger." n Children are taught to cooperate and take turns, and are being helped to start to name their emotions. This language recognition linked to feelings helps children to understand and manage their emotions, which promotes good behaviour. n Children are eager to attend the setting and they settle instantly into their play and learning. They separate easily from parents and are confident in the well-

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resourced and enabling environment. n The childminder understands the importance of physical development and provides children with opportunities to access large equipment indoors, such as a ball pit. This supports the development of core strength, spatial awareness and agility. This is important for later proficiency, control and confidence in fine motor development, like holding a pencil and early writing. n The childminder is nurturing and calm during care routines, such as nappy changes and mealtimes. However, children's independence could be further

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need to do better?

30 January 2023 promoted in this area, and sometimes the childminder undertakes tasks which the children are able to do for themselves. n Children are taught about different faiths and cultures through celebrating religious festivals. However, this could be further developed to include encouraging children to be familiar with and recognise differences between people. This should positively reflect the diversity of life in modern Britain and promote awareness and understanding of ability and family dynamics. n The childminder has effective systems in place to gather and share information with parents about their children's individual needs and starting points. Information is frequently updated, and parents are regularly asked for their views about the provision to support the childminder's continuous improvement. n There are comprehensive records kept and shared with parents about their child's learning and development, which go above and beyond what is required.

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However, parents value these systems and highlight that these help them to support the children's learning at home. n Parents are completely confident in the knowledge that their children are happy, safe and extremely well cared for. They state that they are "amazed" at the progress their children have made since starting at the setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has effective safeguarding policies and procedures in place to keep children safe from harm. She can identify risks and signs of abuse and knows how to record and report any concerns appropriately. Children are well-supervised at all times and there are safe arrangements in place for sleeping children. Children are always in sight or sound of the childminder. Children are kept safe both within the premises and on outings. All travel arrangements and activities are risk assessed, and have the required health and safety checks in place. The childminder completes regular training and qualifications, such as paediatric first aid. The childminder has systems in place for recording and responding to accidents and incidents.

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should:

n extend opportunities to promote children's independence and self-care skills through the daily care routines n improve teaching of inclusion and diversity to prepare children for life in modern Britain.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2598112 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10251482 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 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Ascot, Berkshire. She operates from 9am to 5.30pm, Monday and Tuesday, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure those are safe and suitable. 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 spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

30 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

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