Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates that she can provide activities that are appropriate for the age and stage of children attending after school and during the holidays. She discusses how she ensures these are engaging and interesting for young children. For example, celebrating different festivals, building with various construction blocks, arts and crafts, board games and imaginative play with toy figures and vehicles. The childminder seeks children's views about what they enjoy and want to do in order to plan a range of options. n The childminder has clear and consistent rules and expectations for behaviour. She explains how she ensures children understand these and how she uses a positive approach to support children to follow them. The childminder describes how she encourages older children to include younger children. She recognises the importance of helping children consider other people's feelings and learn

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how to express their emotions. n The childminder understands how to encourage children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She describes how she ensures the food she provides is nutritious, balanced and children drink plenty of water to keep hydrated as they play. The childminder knows that children need opportunities to be physically active and spend time outside. She also recognises the need to ensure children have a balance between more energetic play and time to rest and relax. n The childminder demonstrates that she creates an inclusive environment. She understands how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The childminder discusses how she would make sure every child could access her provision and enjoy the experiences she offers. n The childminder explains how she shares information with parents and communicates with the other settings that children attend. She discusses how

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she finds out about children's individual needs and spends time helping children settle and feel comfortable when they first attend. She is dedicated to ensuring every child feels welcome and has a sense of belonging in her home. n The childminder explains how she keeps her knowledge and skills current. She takes part in regular training and uses online resources to further her professional development. The childminder explains how she reflects and puts in place new ideas to make sure the quality of care she provides is always of a high standard. n The childminder ensures she keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of abuse. She knows the procedures she must follow to report any concerns about a child. The childminder explains how she can suitably supervise children at all times and ensure her home is safe and secure.

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This provision meets requirements

27 March 2023 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 108288 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10279867 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 15 Date of previous inspection 26 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder operates from Monday to Thursday, after school only, during term time. She provides care during some school holidays.

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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 provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Parents and older children spoke to the inspector and shared their views of the setting. n The childminder provided the inspector with some relevant documentation. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years.

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27 March 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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27 March 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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