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 are happy and confident in this home-from-home setting. The childminder has strong bonds with children and knows them well. She has high expectations for children's behaviour and development and is a good role model. She gives children clear instructions and has rules in place to keep children safe. Children explore activities with enthusiasm and curiosity, they use their imaginations as they play and they use a variety of equipment to create their own games. For example, children play with tills and shopping bags in the 'shop'. They go to the play kitchen to wash the plates and cups.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a focus on supporting children's healthy lifestyles. She helps them to understand how to manage their personal care routines. The childminder talks to the children about healthy eating and provides nutritious, healthy, home- cooked meals. She supports children's understanding of oral hygiene. Children learn to manage their personal care routines, such as when they clean their teeth after breakfast. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to be outdoors and be physical in the day. She plans regular outings, so the children can explore large outdoor areas and develop new physical skills. Children explore local wooded areas and use a range of equipment at local parks.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is clear about what she wants children to achieve during their time with her. She plans a balanced curriculum that meets children's individual needs. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date with training, and researches activities to capture children's interests. n The childminder carefully plans activities and experiences to help children progress in their development. For example, the childminder recognises that the children have an interest in water play and sensory activities. She plans activities for children to explore a range of materials and how textures change when added to water. However, at times, the childminder is quick to solve problems the children come across. This means that children do not always have the opportunity to use their critical thinking skills to find solutions for themselves. n Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well. The

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childminder helps children understand and regulate their emotions. She uses emotion cards and activities that help children understand how they might be feeling. However, at times, children do not understand how their actions affect others. This means that children do not always recognise the impact of their actions. n The childminder supports children's communication and language through a variety of activities. She introduces children to new vocabulary through their play. Children happily sing and enjoy listening to stories. Children show a love of

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8 July 2024 books and retell stories through pictures. n Children's independence is supported well. The childminder provides children with opportunities to complete everyday tasks for themselves. For example, the childminder supports children to make their own sandwiches for lunch. This gives children a sense of achievement. n Children's mathematical development is supported well. The childminder has a strong focus on children's development in this area. She consistently uses mathematical language with children to enhance their learning. For example, the children fill jugs with water. The childminder asks the children questions about whether the jugs are full or empty. In another activity, the childminder talks about weight with the children, such as heavy and light. Children then use this language in their play. n The childminder gathers information from parents when children first start. She uses this to provide resources that reflect their cultures and backgrounds. She

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need to do better?

supports children to recognise differences between themselves. Children with English as an additional language are supported well. The childminder uses words from their home language to support communication. n Parents are updated about their child's day and progress. The childminder informs parents about children's development and areas that she is focusing on to support their development. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and appreciate the care and support provided for their children.

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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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should:

n recognise when to give children time to solve problems for themselves and develop their critical thinking skills n further support children's positive behaviour to help them learn more about how their actions affect others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 108372 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10351305 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 5 Date of previous inspection 23 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. She operates Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder has a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

8 July 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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