Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 06/10/2014 26/01/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 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

 The childminder provides enjoyable learning experiences that enable children to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has a friendly, caring approach and provides a welcoming environment. As a result, children are happy and settle well.  The childminder provides a language-rich environment so children become confident communicators.  The childminder works in partnerships with parents and other early years providers well, which provides continuity of care and learning for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children cannot always see what is on offer or easily access toys and resources to make independent choices about their play and learning.

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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 took account of parents written views, provided by the childminder.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled documentation including the childminder's policies, qualifications, and suitability checks.  The inspector reviewed children's development records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 1988. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and their adult child in Bracknell, Berkshire and works alongside a co-childminder. The childminder makes use of local facilities such as parks and toddler groups, which are nearby. The childminder can take children to and collect them from local schools. The childminder uses the whole of the ground floor of the house for childminding. A fully enclosed rear garden is available for outside play. There are eight children on roll including two in the early years age range. Some children attend on a part-time basis. The family have six pet rabbits.

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

 review the organisation of toys so children know what is on offer and can easily access items to make more independent choices in their play.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding about her responsibility in meeting the learning and development requirements. She works well with her co-childminder to ensure that they meet the needs of the children who attend. She gathers information about children's individual needs, interests and routines when they register, and through daily conversations with parents. This helps to sustain continuity in children's care. Through the completion of observations and assessment, the childminder is able to clearly identify each child's stage of learning and development. She plans activities around their abilities and interests, which motivates children's learning. For example, they have collected autumn leaves to discuss the seasons and used these as part of a craft activity. Parents receive thorough information about their child's day through the use of daily diaries, text messages and accessible learning journals. As a result, good

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who attend

Children's communication skills are developing well, through the use of clear language by the childminder. She responds to the younger children by repeating words back to them and saying the words correctly. This helps children develop their early language skills. She teaches them the correct names as they play with animals, such as 'shark' and 'crocodile'. This helps to extend their vocabulary. Children enjoy developing their imagination as they happily play with dolls, pretending to feed them and putting them to sleep in pushchairs. They have ample opportunities to represent home experiences as they pretend to cook and clean. This gives children a chance to practise speech and physical skills through play. Children enjoy free play opportunities and the childminder provides a good range of play equipment and resources, stored in cupboards and boxes. However, some resources are not easily accessible or visible to children. This does not

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who attend

encourage them to independently explore the full range of toys to extend their learning and enjoyment.

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who attend

The childminder encourages children to link letters and sounds during play activities. For example, older children practise writing and younger children hold sponge pens and use ink rollers as they make marks and develop early writing skills. The childminder sounds out written letters clearly to help children to make connections. Through the childminder's guidance and support, the children are acquiring the skills they require to prepare them for their next stages in their learning, such as school. The childminder liaises well with the school attended by some of the children to promote their learning. For example, she helps children prepare for the harvest assembly.

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

Children benefit from secure and trusting relationships with the childminder. They are relaxed and confident in the friendly, welcoming home where they feel safe to explore and learn. There are good systems to support consistency of care for the children. The childminder has regular discussions with parents, updating them on relevant information about their child's day such as, meals and naps. The childminder is enthusiastic and interacts well with children during their play, and knows when to step back to enable them to follow their own ideas. The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to be polite and use good manners during routines and activities. Children learn to share and take turns through positive language and praise. As a result, children are well behaved.

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

Children are beginning to learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder uses good hygiene practices to prevent the possible spread of infection. She encourages children to wash their hands before meals, after using the toilet and when they come in from the outside. Drinks are accessible throughout the day and children access these when they are thirsty. Children and the childminders sit together and talk at meal times. They visit the local parent and toddler group, which is run by the childminder. This gives further opportunities for children to access a wider range of resources. They also develop their confidence and social skills well through interacting with other children and adults. Children develop good physical skills as they go outside in the fresh air every day. They walk to school and visit the park to climb and balance on the play equipment. The childminder has six rabbits which she keeps in the garden. Children can choose to interact

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

with the rabbits under the supervision of the childminder. This helps them to develop confidence with handling animals safely.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has completed safeguarding training to secure her knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about the welfare of a child. The childminder works effectively with her co-childminder to develop and implement a range of policies and procedures to ensure effective and consistent for all children who attend. She shares these with parents before their child starts, to enable them to have clear expectations of the childminder's practice.

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provision

The childminder maintains all required documentation and shares this with parents to help her meet children's individual needs. For example, she records the administration of medication to children. The childminder or her co-childminder complete a daily visual check that covers all areas of the home, both inside and outside, to minimise any risks to children. She also keeps an accurate record of children's attendance. The childminder holds a current first-aid certificate to help her provide appropriate care if a child has an accident. This helps to support children's on-going welfare.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards driving improvement forward for the benefit of the children. She is developing her self-evaluation practice and makes use of support and feedback from the local authority. She also includes the views of parents and children to evaluate her practice and provision. The childminder forms positive bonds with parents. She also has good relationships with other providers, particularly the local primary school. This promotes good information sharing and helps the childminder keep abreast with developments. Parents' report that the childminder communicates with them daily about their children's care, learning and development. They appreciate being able to view and discuss their children's learning journals at any time. They say their children are happy and enjoy their time with the two childminders. Parents are pleased with the progress that their children have made, stating that they

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provision

have gained in confidence and that their communication and language is developing very well.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 118984 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 836041 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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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