Childminder in Slough

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have an adequate knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has not ensured that she has kept her knowledge of safeguarding up to date. This does not ensure she can recognise the signs and symptoms of when a child is at risk. Furthermore, she does not know the local safeguarding procedures for reporting concerns to safeguard children, including any allegations against her or members of her family. This is a breach of the early years statutory requirements. n Although, the childminder can discuss some limited information she would share with parents, she does not have the written safeguarding and complaints policies needed to comply with the requirements of the childcare register. n The childminder has public liability insurance in place. However, her first-aid certificate has expired. This means she does not have an appropriate paediatric

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This provision does not meet requirements

first-aid certificate to keep children safe in the event of an accident. n The childminder does not have adequate knowledge of the legal requirements of her registration and responsibilities, such as when to notify Ofsted of a change in her circumstances. n The childminder does not have a good enough knowledge of how children learn. She is unclear of the learning areas within the early years foundation stage requirements. This means she is unable to discuss how she would plan a challenging curriculum to support children's learning and development. n The childminder does not know of the statutory assessments that she must complete to support children's development. This does not ensure that the childminder would be able to swiftly identify gaps in children's learning. n In discussion, the childminder acknowledges that there are gaps in her knowledge, and she has not kept her training up to date since her last

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This provision does not meet requirements

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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Due date

29 January 2024 implement a written safeguarding policy that is up to date and in line with the local safeguarding partnership guidance 26/02/2024

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gain a secure understanding of the procedures to follow to report child protection concerns and to manage allegations against adults 26/02/2024

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Due date

implement a written complaint policy 26/02/2024

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Due date

complete an approved course of training in paediatric first aid 26/02/2024

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Due date

develop a secure knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements, including how to accurately assess, and identify gaps in, children's development. 26/02/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398871 Local authority Slough Inspection number 10308291 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 7 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Slough. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family 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 childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would keep children safe in her setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how she would arrange to support partnerships with parents, children's behaviour and children's learning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would evaluate her service to ensure continuous improvement. n The inspector looked at documentation, including the childminder's insurance.

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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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Inspection activities

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