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

The childminder has a calm and sensitive manner. She provides a relaxing and nurturing environment where children feel happy, safe and secure. The childminder forms good relationships with children. She helps them build new friendships, for example, with a wider circle of people at play groups. Children show a positive attitude and readily participate in various activities. The childminder lets them enjoy their play and they remain engaged for extended periods of time. This supports their concentration skills. All children make good progress in their learning and development.

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The provision is good

Building children's confidence, independence and self-esteem is a key priority for the childminder. She praises their efforts and achievements readily. Children behave well. They receive appropriate attention and support in developing their self-care needs, including wiping their own noses and disposing of the used tissues in the bin. The childminder prepares older children by talking to them about toilet training. She consults with parents to ensure children are ready for this new milestone and they work together to achieve this successfully. This shared approach leads to better outcomes for children.

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The provision is good

The childminder organises a language-rich environment to enhance children's increasing vocabulary. Children repeat what the childminder says and rapidly learn new words. For example, while mark making on a writing tablet, children enjoy pressing the relevant button to erase their drawings. Older children apply the word 'disappear' that they heard earlier from the childminder. In this way, children become effective communicators.

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need to do better?

n Children develop a true love for reading. They select and look at books independently and listen intently to stories the childminder reads to them. The childminder reads with expression, which supports children's attention and engagement. She asks simple questions about the story events and encourages children to find different objects in the pictures. This supports their comprehension skills and raises their attention to detail. n Daily outdoor experiences are a strength of this setting. The childminder takes children on regular outings into the local community, such as play groups. At these gatherings, children have opportunities to meet people from different walks of life, such as visiting firefighters and police. In this way, children develop an understanding of various job roles and how these people can help us. n The childminder prioritises the development of children's gross and fine motor skills. For example, she encourages children's unique dancing styles, which helps

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to build their stamina. The childminder praises children when they carefully hold

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10 October 2024 and place puzzle pieces correctly. This helps to strengthen children's small hand muscles in preparation for making controlled marks with writing equipment. n The childminder identifies what she wants children to learn based on her ongoing assessments of their development. She focuses her teaching on enhancing children's self-awareness and language skills. For instance, the childminder interacts with children to develop recognising colours, counting objects and naming shapes. In general, she plans activities to build on what children know and can do. However, at times the curriculum is stronger for older children. The childminder is not always secure in adapting the learning experiences to meet the needs of the very youngest children to the fullest. n Children are impressively independent. At mealtimes, they clean their hands, fetch their water bottles and sit in their chairs by themselves. The childminder

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uses these times to hold lively conversations with children about making healthy food choices and how certain foods can impact their good oral health. This helps children learn about ways to stay fit and well. n The childminder is keen to provide a high quality of care and education for children. She seeks parent's feedback to help her evaluate and continuously enhance her provision. The childminder accesses some training and seeks advice from other local childminders to keep her knowledge up to date. However, she does not routinely evaluate her provision to identify where changes or improvements can be made, such as the need to create a more suitable curriculum for all children, especially when they play indoors. n The childminder has strong and effective relationships with parents. She provides detailed feedback at handovers and keeps parents fully informed of their children's care routines. There is a collaborative working approach in place

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to support children's development. This is evident when the childminder and parents support children's dressing skills, such as putting on their own shoes.

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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 the interests of children first.

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should:

n strengthen the curriculum for the very youngest children to plan appropriate experiences and promote their learning more precisely n improve arrangements to identify where changes or improvements can be made so that the provision is more effective for all children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 108312 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10351295 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 22 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder works Monday to Friday, from 7.15am to 5pm, all year round. She is eligible to receive funding to provide early education for children aged nine months to four years. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observation of an activity. n Parents shared their written 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

10 October 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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