Childminder in Bracknell Forest

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Unique reference number EY373678 Inspection date 06/03/2009 Inspector Louise Bonney

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder registered in 2008 and is registered on the Early Years Register and both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She lives in Warfield near Bracknell, Berkshire. All of the premises are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has a dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has two children on roll. Of these, one child is in the early years age group. A maximum of five children may attend at any one time. The childminder provides care on weekdays throughout the year. The childminder attends the library, tumble tots, music with mummies and go on nature walks.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder has excellent understanding of children’s individual care needs and she promotes their health and safety particularly well. She has very strong relationships with parents and involves them in their children’s learning and development. She carries out observational assessments of children’s learning and development and they make good progress from their starting points. The childminder continually evaluates most aspects of her provision and promptly takes action to improve any areas she identifies as needing improvement.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 link observational assessments to the early learning goals to monitor how effectively children progress in all areas of learning.

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provision

The childminder monitors and develops her provision continually and effectively. She evaluates how well she provides for girls and boys, and increases resources to ensure there is a wide range available as well as providing daily opportunities for more physical play outside. She develops policies and procedures and asks parents to contribute to these to ensure they support their particular requirements. She organises meetings with both parents of children to discuss her provision, their children's progress and to seek their feedback. She keeps parents well informed of their children's progress and their next steps in learning and adapts routines to meet their and the children's developing needs. This establishes strong partnerships with parents. The childminder attends training, such as for food hygiene and health and safety, and identifies and books future training for child protection and the Early Years Foundation Stage. She develops and implements

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provision

systems for regularly carrying out observational assessment of children’s learning and clearly identifies their next steps. This helps her plan future activities and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 enables children to continually progress. However, she does not link her observations of children’s progress to the early learning goals. This does not help her rigorously monitor how well her provision supports children's learning in all areas.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are very happy in the care of the childminder. They behave well through her skilful management and her focus on their good behaviour. They are thrilled to receive her special certificates when being good, very good or for super sharing. They know the childminder values their contributions and are keen to show visitors displays of their work. The childminder encourages children to play together, such as when suggesting they answer each other’s telephone calls. They learn to respect each other’s work as the childminder prevents them from drawing on another's picture unless invited. They develop good levels of independence as the childminder encourages them to manage with minimal support from her as they fetch resources, undo zips and tip out bricks. Children are very keen to participate in activities, either that they initiate or that the childminder suggests. The childminder supports children’s learning well through her skilful interaction and

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

questioning, which helps children make especially good progress in developing their communication and thinking skills. She extends their understanding as she plays alongside them and asks for particular colours as they build with bricks together, models politeness during role play or draws circles, which they then try to copy into their pictures. They take photographs of journeys to the park, such as the front door, traffic lights, feeding the ducks, which they later use to reflect on and sequence. Children learn about their community and have good opportunities to socialise as they attend various groups and the library.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder systematically carries out observational assessment of children’s learning and development, and identifies their next steps to inform planning. She is not yet linking her observations to the early learning goals, which impacts on how effectively she is able to monitor their development across all areas of learning. She e-mails photographs of children’s activities to parents and discusses children's progress and identified next steps with them. This helps parents continue to build on children’s experiences at home, and children make good progress from their starting points.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder supports children’s health and safety extremely well. She introduces them to healthy options, such as eating blueberries and drinking water rather than juice. Children tell the childminder when they spill their drink or drop their raisins and receive explanations about why they need to clean up quickly. This helps children learn why and how to maintain a hygienic environment. Children eat healthy food cooked from fresh ingredients during sociable meal times and enjoy choosing their own fun menu on Fridays. The childminder liaises closely with parents as children’s routines change, such as around sleep times. This helps to ensure children have appropriate amounts of rest, which enables them to fully participate in their activities and helps them thrive. The childminder rigorously risk assesses everything children come into contact with, including outings. She reminds children of safety as they play. They recall why not to jump using the

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 pram for balance as it could tip up and regularly practise the fire drill. This helps children recognise and manage risk. They have easy access to an excellent range of well sorted, labelled and age-appropriate resources, which the childminder ensures are well maintained. This allows children to develop independence as they find their own resources and make choices about their activities. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 1 How well are children helped to be healthy? 1 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since registration.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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