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 creates a welcoming environment where children feel safe and valued. The curriculum is tailored well to support children's individual needs and interests. For instance, the childminder knows children enjoy imaginary play and reading stories, so she plans activities that incorporate these. This motivates children to engage in play effectively. The childminder interacts with children in a warm and engaging manner. This helps to contribute to children's emotional well- being effectively.

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The provision is good

Children engage actively in their learning. They choose activities independently and explore the childminder's well-resourced home. Children approach new challenges with a positive attitude, demonstrating persistence and concentration. For example, they enjoy dressing the dolls while engaging in conversation with the childminder. These activities build key skills and support for future learning.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. They follow the childminder's simple clear instructions and routines well. The childminder follows consistent hygiene routines, such as handwashing. This helps to promote their understanding of practices that contribute towards good health.

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need to do better?

n Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about their child's development. She communicates effectively with parents in a variety of ways. This helps to ensure a consistent approach, supporting children's learning and well-being at home and in the setting. Parents are very complimentary about the care and education the childminder offers their children. n Children develop a love of books as they read with the childminder. Overall, the childminder engages well with children, showing interest in their thoughts and encouraging discussion. Children explore the pictures, ask questions and predict what will happen next. n The childminder reflects on her professional development and looks for courses to enhance her knowledge and training further. The childminder has high expectations for all children and continues to be passionate about her work. This

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approach supports children to progress in their learning and development. n The childminder ensures that children can learn about the world around them. She takes the children out in the community so that they can become confident in new surroundings. For example, they meet up with other childminders and visit places such as the park, library and music sessions. This helps children to practise their emerging social skills and begin to form new friendships. n The childminder prioritises communication and language development in her

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27 February 2025 curriculum. She creates an environment rich in language for children. The childminder follows children's lead in play, models language and repeats new words. However, occasionally, the pace at which the childminder asks questions during children's play is too fast for some children to consider, develop and express their own emerging ideas. n The childminder provides a range of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. Indoors, the childminder offers children opportunities to develop their small muscles. For example, they make marks using pens, build towers with bricks and dress the dolls. Outdoors, the childminder helps children to develop confidence as they visit local parks to practise skills such as climbing and balancing.

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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 give children more opportunity to think about and consolidate the information given as they play, taking account of their need to think about and share their responses and ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY264224 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10380567 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 3 Date of previous inspection 13 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Cox Green in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The childminder operates her service from Monday to Friday, all year round. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder offers government funded places for children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The inspector viewed several parent testimonials during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

27 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

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