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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children happily arrive at the childminder's home. They hold their hands out and settle in the arms of the childminder. The caring childminder and her assistant reassure the youngest children with lots of cuddles. Children are confident to approach visitors, demonstrating they feel safe and secure. They practise their small-muscle skills as the childminder helps them to scoop and pour water outside. A wide range of activities are carefully placed at children's level. This promotes their independence and self-awareness. Young children focus intensely as they use their fingers to twist and turn pieces to a train track. They practice their problem- solving skills as they try to fit different-sized trains through tunnels.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant support children's confidence and self-esteem by offering lots of praise for their efforts and achievements in activities. Children behave well and listen to instructions. For example, the childminder reminds children to sit while eating. This also helps them learn to keep themselves safe.

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The provision is good

Children have plenty of opportunity for outdoor learning. They explore a variety of exciting, age-appropriate play equipment in the enclosed garden. Children laugh and smile as they experiment with water play and enjoy exploring the ride-on toys. They practise their coordination skills as they navigate around the garden. Children make good progress in all the areas of learning.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the curriculum is well sequenced and ambitious. The childminder has a good knowledge of what children can already do and has a clear view of what she intends children to learn next. The childminder and her assistant adapt activities well to meet the specific learning needs of all children in their care. For example, children develop their fine motor skills in a play dough activity. Young children, who are beginning to learn about colours, are supported to select specific coloured blocks as they build. n The childminder and her assistant have good procedures in place to help children learn to manage their personal hygiene. For example, they help children to wash their hands and encourage them to put their hands over their mouths when coughing. In addition, children develop a good understanding of the importance of leading healthy lifestyles. They benefit from lots of fresh air in the garden and when going on regular outings to the local park. This helps to

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develop their gross motor skills, balance and coordination. n Children demonstrate good levels of perseverance. For instance, they rotate train-track pieces in their hands and work out when they are in the right position to be joined together correctly. n Parents are complementary about the childminder and the care she offers. They

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need to do better?

10 May 2023 comment on the close relationship's children form with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder and her assistant demonstrate good knowledge of the children in their care. They work closely with parents to gather detailed information about children's interests and abilities. The childminder uses this knowledge to provide engaging learning opportunities. n The childminder works hard to support the development and well-being of her assistant. She evaluates her assistant's teaching and has recently used training and support to help implement a broad curriculum for children. The childminder evaluates all areas of their practice and works in partnership with their local authority early years advisor to continue to improve. n Generally, the childminder and her assistant support children's communication and language well. Children develop a love of books, look at pictures and listen to stories. The childminder provides children with a range of new words for them

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need to do better?

to hear as they play. However, occasionally, the childminder and her assistant do not ask children questions in a way that will extend their speech and thinking skills. This results in children often nodding, shaking their head or giving a one- word response. n The childminder and her assistant overall have good aspirations for children. Children have access to a well-resourced environment. However, children's play is at times interrupted by routine tasks. Children are not then consistently able to engage in deep concentration.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder provides a safe environment for children to play in. The childminder and her assistant know how to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse. They know the action to take if they have a concern about a child's welfare, including if they are worried that children are being exposed to radical or extremist views. The childminder attends training courses to update her safeguarding knowledge. The childminder and her assistant minimise risks to children well. For example, they are prompt to ensure that the floor is dry when children return inside after playing with water.

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should:

n develop questioning techniques further to help children to build on their speaking and thinking skills n review the structure and routines of the day to allow children time to consolidate and deepen their knowledge through uninterrupted play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542547 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10278071 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 6 Date of previous inspection 25 January 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in February 2017. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. She works Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm, for most of the year. She works with a registered assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk and talked about how they organise the provision and the curriculum. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder, children, assistant and parents at appropriate times. n The inspector sampled key documentation, including evidence of suitability, qualifications and the safety of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

10 May 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

10 May 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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