Childminder in Slough

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder fully understands the requirements of the early years foundation stage curriculum. She describes how to provide an inclusive and challenging programme to help build on what children know and can do already. This helps children make steady progress in their learning and development. The childminder discusses how she makes decisions on the activities she plans based on children's interests, needs and abilities. n The childminder is aware of how to use ongoing observations and assessments to highlight what children need to learn next and use this information to plan tailored activities. She describes how the intention of children's learning will change and adapt alongside their areas of need and progression. She explains that sharing this information with parents is important to help provide consistency in meeting children's care and learning needs. n Providing outdoor learning is important to the childminder. She expresses how

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she wants children to experience nature when on trips, such as to local parks and feeding the ducks. The childminder understands the importance of children developing their gross motor skills, such as when climbing large equipment at the park. She states that these types of activities support children's physical and emotional well-being. n The childminder knows the importance of her role as a key person. She plans to build close relationships with children and their families. The childminder recognises the importance of being a good role model for children and discusses how she plans to sensitively guide them as they navigate their emotions. This is to help children feel safe, secure and establish a true sense of belonging. n The childminder talks about her passion for teaching children about different cultures, traditions and faiths. She intends to do this by planning trips to places of worship, reading stories, exploring videos and celebrating various festivals

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throughout the year. The childminder understands that this will support children to value and respect diversity in the wider world, as well as help them make comparisons between their own home experiences and those of others. n Establishing effective systems to positively promote children's behaviour is important to the childminder. She explains that children knowing right from wrong benefits their future learning and social skills. The childminder describes a range of techniques she will use, dependent on children's ages. n The childminder discusses the robust daily risk assessments she plans to carry out to ensure her premises are safe and suitable. She explains how she intends to encourage children to identify risks in their surroundings to help them learn how to keep themselves safe.

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This provision meets requirements

27 March 2025 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 EY468970 Local authority Slough Inspection number 10380653 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 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 18 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the Colnbrook area of Slough, Berkshire. The childminder has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the premises and discussed the safety and resources in the setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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