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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder warmly welcomes the children into her home. Children are happy, and they demonstrate that they feel secure in their environment. The childminder has formed strong relationships with the children and ensures that she is available to respond to their care needs. This helps the children feel safe in the absence of their carers, and they go to the childminder for emotional support and comfort.

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The provision is good

Children love the freedom of being outdoors in the fresh air. The childminder ensures that children have time and space to explore their outside environment. She shares their joy and their awe and wonder of the world that they live in. For example, children investigate while in the garden. They find a tiny snail and look intently at its characteristics. The childminder shares their curiosities and gives the children new information as they discuss its antennae. Children learn new words that support their communication and language skills and that develop their understanding of the world.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes positive behaviour and values children as individuals. She helps them to understand their feelings and label their emotions. This creates a culture of respect, and the children are kind to one another. The childminder consistently encourages good manners. Children are polite, and they say 'please' and 'thank you' to the childminder and to each other. The childminder is generous with the praise she gives the children, which gives them a sense of pride in what they have achieved.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands what she wants children to learn, and she can explain how she encourages children to achieve their intended goals. She has developed a curriculum that supports children's independence with a focus on getting them ready for school. However, she does not make consistent use of opportunities to extend her knowledge, in order to broaden the curriculum that she offers further. This means that, on some occasions, activities are not precisely planned to build on and expand children's learning. n The childminder understands her role as a key person. She understands where children are in their development and seeks ways to give children experiences that support their learning. Children make progress in line with their abilities. n Children's hygiene practice is promoted well. They understand the importance of washing their hands to stay safe and well. For instance, children wash their

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hands after using the toilet, before they eat and after they have played in the garden. They discuss why it is important to wash the germs away. They are developing strong foundations in their self-care skills and understanding of good hygiene routines.

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12 October 2023 n Children are given appropriate directions and guidance to follow. The childminder has appropriate rules and boundaries in place, and the children listen intently to what she says. However, she is not always consistent when reinforcing these. For instance, she asks the children to tidy up after their activity but this is not reinforced and she tidies the toys away herself. Therefore, children are not always given clear instructions that enable them to fully understand what is expected of them. n The childminder conducts regular risk assessments in the indoor and outdoor environment. She involves the children in this process, which helps them identify hazards and gives them a sense of responsibility. For example, before children play on the slides and toys in the garden, they are each given a towel to dry the resources beforehand. It is explained by the children that this is so they do not

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get wet or slip and hurt themselves. Children develop good foundations for identifying and minimising risks to keep themselves safe. n Parents express their gratitude for the care and education their children receive. They are kept updated with their children's learning, and they feel they make good progress while in the childminder's care. Parents explain that they feel well supported and would feel comfortable sharing their concerns if needed. They feel these would be handled appropriately. Effective parent partnership supports children in their development and to feel safe and secure. n The childminder wants to continually improve, and she can identify training that would strengthen her practice for the children. She is committed to growing and further developing her skills to ensure that children receive the best care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has attended safeguarding training to ensure that her knowledge of how to protect children is current. She fully understands her role and responsibility to keep children safe and promote their well-being. The childminder understands the different areas of abuse, and she is watchful for signs that a child is suffering from harm. She is passionate about her role in safeguarding children and understands the importance of acting quickly when referring concerns. The childminder regularly practises the fire evacuation procedure with the children to ensure that they leave the property as safely and promptly as possible. This means that the children are ready to respond in the event of an emergency.

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should:

n focus professional development more precisely on developing knowledge of how to extend the curriculum further n develop a more consistent approach to reinforcing rules and boundaries, so

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should:

12 October 2023 children receive clear instructions to follow.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 108091 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10266055 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 3 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 11 November 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in Ascot, Berkshire. The childminder operates for most of the year, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. 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 COVID-19 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 The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises the early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

12 October 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

12 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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