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 Good

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The provision is good

Children establish warm and loving bonds with the childminder and her assistant, who are very good role models. They clearly know children extremely well and skilfully respond to their needs. For example, the childminder suggests early sleep when she recognises some younger children look tired. Children are happy, safe and settled. They giggle and dance to music with their friends and thoroughly enjoy themselves. Older children are familiar with the well-established routines. They support the younger children to follow these, such as swiftly tidying up toys together before going outdoors. Children behave very well and show that they know what is expected of them.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant plan stimulating activities that enhance children's interests, needs and abilities. For instance, children who display an interest in cars, practise their fine motor skills by making tyre marks on paper with paint. The childminder and her assistant keenly involve themselves in children's play. They intervene at appropriate times to help sustain children's engagement and concentration.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant encourage children to develop their self-care skills from the start. Older children beam with pride as they master putting on their coats independently. Younger children enthusiastically find their own shoes. They listen attentively to the childminder and her assistant when they guide them through the process of putting on their shoes. This helps to prepare children well for the future.

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n The childminder gathers information from parents, including details about children's cultural backgrounds. She uses this to help raise children's awareness of other cultures and traditions. For example, children from an Irish heritage bring in foods that are different to what other children eat at home, such as soda bread. This helps children to compare the foods they eat with others from different cultures. In this way, they develop a better understanding of the diverse world around them. n The childminder and her assistant develop children's love for books from an early age. They read stories to children about the topic they are learning about. For instance, in preparation for looking after real caterpillars, children learn about the life cycle of a butterfly through 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' story. Older children think about the stages a caterpillar goes through. All children listen intently to stories, which are read with enthusiasm by the childminder and

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her assistant. Babies excitedly point to the pictures and say words, such as 'butterfly' as they flap their arms to represent wings.

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16 April 2024 n The childminder and her assistant promote children's understanding of ways to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Children benefit from ample opportunities to play in the fresh air and be active, such as when they go up the steps of a slide with control. They learn the importance of washing their hands before eating and after playing in the garden. The childminder supports parents to ensure their children's packed lunches contain healthy foods. Children talk about the foods they eat and remember that fruits are good for them. In addition, the adults remind children to drink water throughout the day. n The childminder and her assistant place a strong emphasis on promoting children's language skills. For example, they organise real-life opportunities in the local area to help increase children's vocabulary. Children hear new words in context and begin to apply these appropriately. For example, when they visit the

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horses nearby, children talk about the animals' diet of carrots and hay. However, sometimes, for example during singing sessions, the childminder and her assistant sing and do the corresponding actions at a very fast pace. At these times, children try to join in but cannot keep up. This affects their opportunity to hear the variety of words in the songs clearly in order to practise these. n The childminder and her assistant recognise the importance of reflecting on their practice and seeking ways to further enhance this. This includes connecting with a local childminder to share good practice. They also complete relevant online training courses, such as improving their knowledge of how to enhance children's outdoor learning. In this way, the childminder helps to continually drive improvements. n Parents are very complimentary about the education and care their children receive. They appreciate how the childminder keeps them informed of their

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children's progress and what to work on next together. Parents comment positively on the way the childminder and her assistant promote children's good behaviour. This helps parents to reflect consistent boundaries at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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n improve further the provision for children's language skills so they consistently hear and learn to say words clearly throughout the routine.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501069 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10335179 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 9 Date of previous inspection 6 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Eton, Berkshire. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, term time only. Both the childminder and her assistant hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 3. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two years. She is also eligible for this funding for children aged three and four years.

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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 spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n Parents spoke to the inspector and others shared their written views about the education and care their children receive. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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