Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder fully understands her safeguarding responsibilities to protect children from harm. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training. This helps to keep her knowledge current. She explains how she can ensure her home and garden are safe and secure. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how young children learn. She knows how to use her ongoing assessments and observations to plan activities that meet children's interests, abilities and needs. The childminder appreciates the value of providing children with a wide range of experiences to help increase their curiosity, imaginations and creativity. n The childminder is committed to her professional development. She takes part in regular training and researches online to enhance her existing knowledge and skills. The childminder recognises the importance of reflecting on new ideas she

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puts in place to ensure the quality of care she provides is of a high standard. n The childminder shows clear and consistent rules and expectations for children's good behaviour. She talks about how she can implement positive approaches to support children to follow them. The childminder describes how she encourages older children to include younger children. She recognises the importance of children being able to recognise their emotions. The childminder states her role involves teaching children ways to help them self-regulate, for example when they find a safe space to relax and calm down if they are angry. n The childminder explains ways to encourage children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She describes how the food she provides is nutritious, balanced and children drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. The childminder knows that children need opportunities to be physically active and spend time in the fresh air to also

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help support their well-being. She plans to talk to children about the positive impact certain foods, exercise and good hygiene routines have on their body. n The childminder describes how she shares key information with parents. She discusses how she plans to work in partnership with parents. The childminder discusses the importance of using consistent strategies at home and with her, to continually promote children's learning and development. She states that this joint way of working leads to better outcomes for children. n The childminder shows that she creates an inclusive environment. She understands the importance of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language, making good progress from their starting points. The childminder discusses how she can adapt her approach to allow for every child to have access to her curriculum and enjoy the experiences she offers.

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This provision meets requirements

9 August 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 108201 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10295256 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 0 Date of previous inspection 20 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder operates her service from 6.45am to 5.30pm in school holidays. She holds a level 3 childcare 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector around the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder provided the inspector with relevant documentation on request, including evidence of her suitability to work with children. n The childminder talked to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Inspection activities

9 August 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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9 August 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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