Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19/09/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children are very well cared for in an interesting and child friendly environment.  The childminder successfully promotes all areas of learning and development through play. As a result, children have fun and enjoy the activities on offer.  The childminder provides a secure environment, which helps children to feel self- assured and safe. Consequently, children feel confident to explore and investigate within the environment.  The childminder has established positive methods to promote and maintain two-way communication with parents. This enables the childminder to meet the children's individual needs purposefully.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder had not extended the resources and activities to fully promote children's understanding and awareness of diversity.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the sitting room, conservatory/playroom and outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector played with the children as they engaged with her during snack times.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's developmental records, personal records, a selection of policies and procedures and took account of parental feedback through letters and questionnaires.  The inspector gave feedback to the childminder at the end of the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her husband in Bracknell, Berkshire. The childminder uses the downstairs of her home for childminding. A fully enclosed rear garden is available for outside play. The childminder makes use of local facilities such as, toddlers, libraries and parks. The childminder can take children to and collect them from local schools. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children on roll in the early years age group.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 extend activities, resources and opportunities for children to share and discuss different cultures and beliefs, such as sharing celebrations and experiences.

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who attend

Children make good progress in the care of the childminder. They enjoy a variety of good quality play experiences that promote and extend their development overall. The childminder successfully supports the children's personal, social and emotional development. As she gets to know the children very well through settling in visits and uses all about me documentation to further aid the relationship. This enables her to confidently meet the children's individual needs.

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who attend

The childminder promotes the characteristics of effecting learning in her daily plans, this allows the children to be active whilst playing and exploring. This was evident as the children explored and developed their senses in creative activities, as they played with rice, lentils and gel filled balls. The childminders home is well organised and provides children with sufficient space and equipment to develop their physical skills. For example, they play in tents in the garden and dance with excitement to the music on in the background.

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who attend

Children are developing good communication skills and have their vocabulary very well supported and promoted. The childminder supports their language well through consistent communication and questioning. This helps children of all ages, develop their speaking and listening skills. The childminder develops children's understanding of animals and the noises that they make, as children point to the statues in her garden. She informs them that this is dog and then follows this up with the sound it would make. Together they then practise this noise and the childminder offers a wealth of praise. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills well as she uses symbols, pictures and words as labels. She supports their mathematical development consistently during everyday play activities. Children gain an understanding of the world through their adventures and places they visit. In addition books support children's awareness of people and communities. However,

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who attend

there are fewer activities and resources available to support the children's understanding and awareness of diversity.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements and the observation and assessment cycle. She has a secure understanding of the educational publications and uses these to show how children are emerging in their development. The childminder is aware of the requirement to complete two-year-old progress checks, when appropriate, which she intends to share with parents to promote continuity in children's care and education.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children form positive relationships with the childminder, which helps them to feel secure. It is clear that they feel safe within the environment, as they confidently explore the play room and outside areas. The childminder talks with the children about why it is kind to share resources and teaches them simple messages about why it is important not to throw bricks. This effectively helps the children to understand the childminder's expectations of their behaviour. The children have a good range of stimulating toys and resources available to them in low level units and draws. The childminder regularly rotes toys to promote the children learning and has a toy catalog to aid the children's choice of resources that are not visual. As a result, these independent activities effectively aid the children's readiness for pre-school and school.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children health is very well supported as they play in an extremely clean, secure and comfortable environment. Daily routines aid children's knowledge and understanding of the importance of good personal hygiene, such as washing their hands prior to eating. The childminder develops children's healthy lifestyle as she takes childrenout daily. They benefit from an active routine where outside play is incorporated despite the weather. Children enjoy free play in the garden where they have a wealth of resources to aid their physical development, such as climbing frames and ride on cars. In addition, they enjoy walking within the community, visiting the parks and attending toddlers.

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provision

The childminder has made a very positive start to her childminding service. She has created an environment which is welcoming to all children. This enables all children to feel happy and confident within her care. The childminder plans well for the children and ensure that she has a range of developmental activities, which supports children's learning effectively. The childminder is skilful at engaging with the children and interacts with them consistently to aid their learning and development. This effectively contributes to the all round success of her provision.

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provision

The childminder is secure in her understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She has detailed policies and procedures, which support her practice. This enables her to act in the best interests of the children in the event of a concern. Daily risk assessments for her home and all outings help her to promote children's safety very well. These clearly indentify all hazards and ensure precautions are in place, to maintain the children's safety. The childminder has comprehensive records, policies and procedures in place. These are available for the parents and safeguard all children in the childminders care.

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provision

The childminder has a detailed self-evaluation. This shows that she is committed to her role and demonstrates a drive for improvement within her practice. The childminder is fully aware of her current strengths and has successfully highlighted areas that she would like to improve. For example, she intends to obtain her level 3 in childcare to enhancing her provision and the outcomes for the children. The childminder is extremely committed to working in partnerships with parents. She ensures she involves them in aspects of their children's care and is proactive in exchanging regular information on their child's day. For example, she uses a publication software package, daily diaries and communicates verbally on a daily basis. The parents clearly think highly of the commitment the childminder has to involving them as they comment that she is 'a kind and loving person' and that she 'places children's needs at the centre of her attention'.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458652 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 906243 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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