Childminder in Slough

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a thorough understanding of how children learn and develop. She confidently discusses how she intends to plan and teach children around their interests and developmental needs. The childminder explains how her observations and assessments of children, will help her plan interesting and challenging activities. This supports their ongoing progress. n The childminder recognises the importance of collaborating with parents, carers and other professionals to ensure consistency in children's care and education. She describes how she will gather information from parents prior to their children starting, to help facilitate a smooth transition. Furthermore, the childminder explains the importance of keeping parents fully informed about their children's progress in learning. This includes the statutory progress checks that the childminder will complete for children between the ages of two and

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three years old. n The childminder talks about how she intends to create an inclusive learning environment. She knows how she will support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder is aware of the additional services available for her to use to help children. n The childminder is multilingual. She states that her knowledge of these languages will help to support those children who speak the same languages as her. Additionally, the childminder describes the strategies she intends to use to support children's comprehension and language development, such as using visuals and gestures for routine times of the day. n The childminder understands how to support children's awareness of leading healthy lifestyles. For instance, she describes her intentions to provide daily experiences for children to access outdoor play, to promote their physical and social skills. In addition, the childminder is aware of the significance of teaching

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children about hygiene routines, such as handwashing before mealtimes. She recognises that it is important to explain to children how these contribute to their overall health and well-being. n The childminder describes systems she intends to put in place to positively promote children's behaviour. The childminder speaks confidently about the importance of helping children recognise the difference between right and wrong. She explains that this benefits their future learning and social competence. The childminder explains the various techniques she will use, depending on children's ages and abilities. She knows the importance of being a positive role model and gently guiding children as they navigate their emotions. n The childminder shows a full understanding of her duty to keep children safe. She plans to use risk assessments to identify and minimise any potential hazards within her home, garden and when on outings in the local area. The childminder

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attends regular safeguarding training to help keep her knowledge up to date, as well as keeping abreast of early years legislation through monthly newsletters from different organisations.

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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 EY381078 Local authority Slough Inspection number 10388184 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 1 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Slough, Berkshire.

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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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27 March 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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