Childminder 105509

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm and nurturing environment. She takes time to get to know children well, and seeks information about their favourite toys, likes and dislikes. She uses this information effectively to provide routines and activities that reflect on children's needs and interests. Children show they feel safe and secure. They separate from their parents with ease and confidently make independent choices in their play. For example, they show good coordination skills and build towers with the childminder. They practise using different tools, such as tweezers, to transport objects. This helps to build on the small muscles in their hands and fingers in preparation for early writing.

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The provision is good

The childminder places a strong focus on supporting children's personal, social and emotional development. She offers a variety of opportunities for children to explore their local community, such as visits to toddler groups and soft play sessions. This helps to build on their confidence to form relationships with others in a diverse range of social situations. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She gives children gentle reminders not to throw toys on the floor and explains why. This supports them to develop an understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps them well informed of their children's progress. She shares regular updates with them when they arrive each day and through digital media. The childminder gives parents guidance to help them support their children at home, such as on eating well. This helps to support children's well-being and continual development. Parents speak highly of the childminder and are happy with the care and learning she provides. n The childminder has taken positive steps to develop her curriculum since the last inspection. She regularly assesses children's development and can confidently discuss what they know and can do. However, she does not target her planning precisely enough to ensure she constantly focuses on children's specific next steps in learning. This means, at times, the childminder does not consistently challenge children further as they engage in their play. This slightly hinders their

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need to do better?

on-going development. n The childminder supports children's curiosity and problem-solving skills effectively. She gives them time to test out ideas and work things out for themselves, such as how to balance and stack objects. Children demonstrate they are independent thinkers. They find resources, such as bean bags, and delight in knocking their towers back down. n The childminder teaches children early mathematical concepts. For example, she

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6 August 2025 encourages them to count as they climb the steps of the slide. She gives children encouragement to complete puzzles independently, and talks to them about shape and size as they engage in their play. n The childminder supports children's health and well-being effectively. For instance, she talks to them about healthy food as they make meals during their pretend play. Children enjoy spending time outside. They learn to use ride on toys with confidence, which helps to support their core strength and leg muscles. n The childminder is calm and nurturing, and a good role model. She supports children to respect the environment and how to care for the toys. Children are well behaved and listen to the childminder's instructions, such as when it is time to tidy up. The childminder praises children for their achievements, which boosts their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. She completes written

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records of children's accidents and any first aid she administers. She teaches children road safety, and encourages them to take safe risks when using apparatus at the park for example. n The childminder reflects on her provision. She attends webinars, on-line training and shares good practice with other childminders. However, she does not focus her professional development precisely enough to ensure it is closely matched to the specific needs of the children. This reduces the impact of training on improving her practice and outcomes for children.

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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 plan more precisely to take account of the specific skills and knowledge that individual children need to learn next n tailor professional development more precisely to reflect on the priorities of the provision and to further enhance teaching and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 105509 Local authority Slough Inspection number 10369003 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 12 September 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in the Cippenham area of Slough, Berkshire. She offers care Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder provides government-funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

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 communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector took into account of the written views of parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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