Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children's development is successfully promoted as the childminder provides a fun range of activities and play opportunities, which specifically enhances each child's learning and developmental needs.  The childminder communicates very well with the children, and uses ongoing conversations to promote and enhance children's language development effectively.  Children behave very well, and their relationships are effectively enhanced by the childminder as she encourages children to take turns and help each other. This demonstrates that their emotional development is strongly fostered.  Children play in a clean, safe and welcoming home, which the childminder has successfully risked assessed to maintain the children's health and well-being.  The childminder has a good range of documentation that she shares with parents, including a process to follow, when needed, to enable her to work in partnership with

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This provision is good

other early years professionals. This in turn promotes continuity of care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have fewer opportunities to see print displayed around the play environments to enhance their understanding that print carries meaning.  Children's mathematical development sometimes lacks challenge as the childminder does not consistently use language which supports their developing understanding of size and measurement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 introduce more opportunities for children to see letters and words within their environment, to support their developing awareness of print carrying meaning  incorporate more mathematical language during play and planned activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and the childminder's interaction, indoors and out in the garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed children having their personal care needs met and during snack time.  The inspector looked at documentation including children's records, learning journeys, policies and procedures.  The inspector gave feedback to the childminder at the end of the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Children's learning and development is effectively supported by this skilled childminder. She knows the children well and plans a good range of activities to enhance children's learning and support their skills. The childminder encourages play and learning well, and children became engrossed in the activities on offer. For example, as they explore the sand, the childminder asks the children a range of questions to enhance their knowledge and imagination, such as, where they are going in the car. Furthermore, she supports their mathematical skills as she discusses the patterns they have made and the colours of the vehicles, introducing simple numbers. However, fewer references are made to help children understand size. Children have a range of books and good opportunities to write and explore letters within the environment but they have less opportunity to see written words in context within the environment, to aid their understanding of print carrying

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who attend. This is good

meaning. Despite this, the childminder is preparing the children well for their next stages in learning.

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good

Children are confident and happy within the care of the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel secure as they enjoy cuddling the childminder as they look at planes in the sky. Children are offered a range of healthy snacks and meals. The childminder uses snack time to develop children's understanding of safety and self-help skills, as she teaches them how to carefully use knives when cutting their strawberries. This promotes their independence skills and develops useful skills for their future learning. Children enjoy regular opportunities to be active as they explore in the childminder's garden. Here, they explore a wide range of physical experiences, including climbing, exploring in water, bubble chasing, and riding on equipment.

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provision is good

The childminder has a strong understanding of her roles and responsibilities to meet the requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is committed to enhancing her provision. She identifies her own strengths and attends training to update her knowledge. For example, she has recently attended safeguarding training which has refreshed and updated her knowledge in the procedures to follow if she was concern about a child's welfare. The childminder works closely in partnership with parents. She keeps them well informed and exchanges daily information through verbal, written and pictorial information to share children's care and education, and promote continuity in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426556 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 993183 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. She operates weekdays, for most of the year. The childminder has a Level 3 early years childcare qualification.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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