Childminder in Slough

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 are busy and active learners. They move confidently around the setting, which is organised well to meet the individual children's needs. The childminder supports children's physical development well. Children learn to balance and climb and aim at targets when playing with the ice, helping to develop more intricate skills. Children are confident when approaching these challenges and know to ask for help, should they need it. Children are settled and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder plans activities that stimulate children's curiosity well. For example, they enjoy finding lemons in the play dough and objects hidden in the ice. The childminder offers different experiences, such as visits to local places and groups, to help build children's confidence and social skills in readiness for school. Children behave well. The childminder reminds them to use good manners, share and take turns. Children show consideration towards each other, particularly when

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need to do better?

n The experienced and dedicated childminder seeks advice and training courses that are relevant to the children in her care. She shares and gathers ideas with other local childminders, helping her to make continual improvements in her setting. The setting is an inclusive environment where all children and families are welcomed. Children develop self-esteem as they are given opportunities to make their own choices and participate in a range of activities that help them learn about themselves and the world around them. n The childminder establishes good relationships with parents. She offers support and advice to parents about their children's development and well-being, helping to strengthen children's learning at home. Parents say that their children have made good progress while being with the childminder. n The childminder has a clear understanding about her role and responsibilities to keep children safe. She regularly updates her knowledge, for example, through

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need to do better?

training and updates from the local authority. The childminder has a good awareness of the procedures for recording and reporting any concerns that she may have to the relevant agencies. She carries out ongoing risk assessments to help ensure that her home is safe and secure for children. n The childminder incorporates some mathematics into activities and routines of the setting. For example, she supports children with their knowledge of colours as they explore yellow objects, such as play dough and lemons. She uses words such as 'more' 'under' and 'over' as children ride around on push-along bikes and use the see-saw. n The childminder uses her assessments of children's progress to help plan activities and experiences to help their learning. Children show good concentration, for example, as they explore ice and learn to use pipettes.

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need to do better?

13 June 2024 However, the childminder does not always add sufficient challenge to children's play to help move their learning rapidly to the next level. Despite this, children make good progress and any gaps in learning are identified and quickly closed. n The childminder implements strategies to promote children's good health. For example, she encourages them to wash their hands before eating and talks to them about healthy food choices.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n embed appropriate challenges that suit children's individual learning needs fully during their play and explorations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439981 Local authority Slough Inspection number 10339269 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 6 Date of previous inspection 6 July 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Slough, Berkshire. She operates all year round, from Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

13 June 2024 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

13 June 2024 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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