Childminder in Slough

This provision meets requirements

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has sought help and advice from the local authority. This has strengthened her understanding of the requirements of registration. This has also helped her to meet the actions set at her previous inspection. For instance, she is aware of her duty to record accidents and medication, and that this information needs to be kept securely. n The childminder is aware of the importance of implementing an ambitious curriculum to promote children's progress. She demonstrates an understanding of child development and how to support them at different stages of their learning. She plans to assess children to identify what they know and can do. This will help her to plan for what children need to learn next. n The childminder will ensure that she supervises children appropriately during mealtimes. She will also check that their food is safe and healthy. For instance, she will cut up foods that pose a potential choking hazard in order to reduce the

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risk of harm to children. The childminder will encourage children to make healthy choices, such as supporting them to develop an understanding of which foods are good for them. She will also share information about healthy lunch boxes with parents to ensure that their children are provided with food that is nutritious. This will help to promote better outcomes for children's health. n The childminder understands the importance of building secure bonds with children to help them to settle with her. This will enable children to gain confidence to explore their environment. She will support children to gain an understanding of what is expected of them. For instance, she will teach them rules to promote positive behaviour. n Parents are happy with the care that the childminder provides for their children. They feel that their children flourish in her care and she supports them to learn new skills. The childminder keeps parents up to date with their child's progress

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and she shares ideas for how parents can support their child's learning at home. This promotes consistency for children to enhance their continued development. n The childminder has robust safeguarding knowledge. She recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the procedures to follow to report child protection concerns and allegations against herself and members of her household. n The childminder intends to teach children about how they can keep themselves safe, such as when go to the park. However, the childminder has not considered ways to promote online safety to children and their families. Therefore, this does not fully enable children to gain an understanding of when they may be at risk.

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This provision meets requirements

6 October 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 2600351 Local authority Slough Inspection number 10293397 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 1 Date of previous inspection 25 April 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Slough. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday, from 7am to 7pm, except for bank holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she plans to meet the requirements of registration. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of suitability of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

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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6 October 2023 6 October 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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