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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder provides an inclusive, warm, welcoming and homely environment where children flourish. Children have formed strong relationships with both the childminder and any assistants she employs. Effective settling-in processes are in place and the childminder knows the children well. She confidently talks about their abilities and family backgrounds. Children show that they feel safe and secure. They happily explore their surroundings and laugh and giggle during interactions with the adults caring for them.

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The provision is good

Children have a positive attitude to their learning and make good progress from their starting points. The childminder has high expectations for what all children can achieve. On entry to her setting, she meets with parents to discuss children's existing knowledge and skills. She uses this information to plan activities based on what children need to learn next. Ongoing assessments enable the childminder to check the progress that children make and quickly identify any emerging gaps. This enables her to put timely interventions in place. Children successfully develop the skills they need for the next stage in learning. For example, they have good social skills, complete tasks independently, have a secure understanding of mathematical concepts, and engage in two-way conversations with adults and their peers.

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need to do better?

n The childminder, and any assistants she employs support children to learn about numbers and counting in fun and exciting ways. For instance, through games of hide and seek, writing numbers using chalk on paving and using rulers to measure the length of dough. Children develop a secure understanding of mathematics. For instance, younger children confidently count to ten and older children recognise and count up to twenty. n The childminder ensures that the overall space for children to play is adequate. However, during some activities she does not encourage children to use all the space available. During these times, children play in small areas of her home, which limits the opportunities for them to move around and explore. Some children do not fully benefit from the learning experiences as they watch other children, rather than joining in. n The childminder, and any assistants she employs effectively engage in

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conversations with children to help extend their vocabulary. Children develop good speaking and listening skills. They confidently have conversations with the childminder and recall their past experiences. n The childminder, and any assistants she employs have high expectations for children's' behaviour and conduct. They act as positive role models and provide children with clear rules and boundaries. Children behave well. They show high levels of respect for the childminder, are polite, kind and play harmoniously

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5 February 2025 alongside others. n The childminder ensures that children develop a deep understanding of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. Children follow robust hygiene practises and enjoy healthy meals and snacks provided by parents. The childminder uses mealtimes to talk to children about the importance of making healthy food choices. Children engage in conversations with the childminder and tell her that fruits are good for them, but sweet treats can be harmful to their teeth. n The childminder provides children with an abundance of opportunities to learn about their wider world. Children learn about the people in their community by visiting local restaurants and shops selling foods from around the world. Children sample different types of foods and learn about different festivals and celebrations. n The childminder ensures that parents remain continually up to date about their children's ongoing care and the progress they make. She uses effective

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communication methods to share information with them. Parents report that their children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and are making good progress. n The childminder, and any assistants she employs work effectively as a team. They regularly review practice and access online learning to support their own professional development. This helps them to maintain and improve their own skills and knowledge.

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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 review the organisation of the environment to give all children adequate space to join in with activities and benefit fully from the play experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467198 Local authority Slough Inspection number 10372685 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 8 Date of previous inspection 30 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Slough, Berkshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder works with an assistant. The setting receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector carried out a learning walk to discuss the childminder's curriculum, including how the childminder assesses and plans for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and jointly assessed the impact this has on children's learning and personal development with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and any assistants she employs at appropriate times throughout the inspection. The inspector also discussed the arrangements for safeguarding children and the childminder's reporting procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

5 February 2025 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

5 February 2025 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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