Childminder in Windsor and Maidenhead

This provision meets requirements

n The premises are clean, well-organised and safe for children. The childminder arranges the environment and resources to help children freely explore and engage in their learning and development. She talks about how she regularly assesses and minimises risks in the areas that children have access to. n The childminder has a secure understanding of child development and explains what she wants children to learn at each stage. She describes how she gathers information from parents, including their children's routines, likes, dislikes and stages of development, before they start. She then uses these details to plan meaningful activities for children. n The childminder recognises the significance of supporting children to demonstrate positive behaviours. She intends to teach children to be respectful towards each other and their environment. The childminder explains how she will role model how to use good manners and help children to resolve conflicts.

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She shows an understanding of how to adapt her behaviour management strategies for children of different ages. n The childminder recognises the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. She plans to teach children about making healthy food choices, being physically active and following appropriate hygiene routines, such as by washing their hands after play and before mealtimes. n The childminder knows how to use assessment to continually monitor children's progress. She intends to share this information, as well as children's next steps in learning with parents. The childminder explains that working together with parents helps to support children's ongoing progress. She is aware of the importance of completing the progress check for children aged two to highlight any gaps in children's development. The childminder discusses how she identifies if children need additional support and the steps she plans to take to

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This provision meets requirements

help them close these gaps. n Outdoor learning for children is important to the childminder. She describes how she organises her garden with opportunities to grow fruits and vegetables, practise their climbing skills and relax in the seating area. In addition, the childminder explains how she develops children's strength and coordination. She intends to take children to the park and other local places of interest.

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This provision meets 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318478 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10351314 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 24 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Datchet, Berkshire. The childminder's provision operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. She holds an appropriate home-based childcare 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 this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable for children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning and development. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of her suitability to work with children and that of her household members.

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Inspection activities

13 August 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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13 August 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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