Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2015 25 May 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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

 The childminder provides children with interesting activities that motivate them to learn. She plans around children's individual needs and interests to help them make good progress.  The childminder regularly praises children to promote their self-esteem and emotional well-being.  Children learn about good hygiene practices and the childminder provides them with healthy home-cooked meals. Children have lots of opportunities for outdoor play. As a result, children are gaining a good awareness about maintaining healthy lifestyles.  Partnerships with parents and other providers are strong. The childminder regularly shares information with parents and other settings children attend. The sharing of information provides continuity for children.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and considers parents' and children's views to help her make positive changes. This helps to ensure good outcomes for

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to promote children's independent self-care skills, for example, by encouraging them to wash their own hands and serve themselves food.  The childminder, on occasion, does not extend children's critical thinking skills as she does not always give them sufficient time to answer before answering the question herself.

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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

 provide children with more time to answer questions, to further develop their critical thinking skills  extend opportunities for children to develop their independent self-care skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed the children and childminder during play.  The inspector spoke with one parent and read other parents' testimonials to gain their views.  The inspector examined a sample of children's records, policies and other documents.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder knows how children learn. She makes regular observations and assessments of children's achievements and regularly shares these with parents. This helps support parents involvement in their children's learning. Children enjoy exploring musical instruments and sing songs with the childminder. The children invite the childminder into their play. They make cups of tea for her and enjoy looking at books together. The childminder takes children to group times to help them further develop their social skills. She celebrates different festivals with children and teaches them about diversity and the world around them. The childminder uses mathematical language continuously as children play. For example, she counts the steps of the slide as children climb to teach children about numbers and counting. The childminder repeats words for children to help them learn new vocabulary. She displays children's names in the

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who attend. This is good

environment which provides them with opportunities to recognise their name and to learn that print carries meaning. This helps children to prepare well for their eventual move to pre-school, or school. The childminder closely monitors the progress children make and plans for their individual needs to help maintain good outcomes for children.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children feel safe and form secure attachments. Children behave well and play cooperatively asthe childminder teaches them about the behaviour she expects and provides gentle reminders. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play, both outside in the childminder's garden and on outings. The childminder places a strong focus on children's safety. She regularly practises the evacuation drill with children and discusses road safety with them. These activities are used effectively to help teach children about keeping themselves safe. The childminder provides a wide range of interesting and age- appropriate resources that are freely accessible to children. This encourages children to gain confidence to explore the environment and to make independent choices during their play.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure awareness of her responsibility in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has attended safeguarding training and has a good understanding of the process to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder rigorously assesses her home and ensures that when she takes children on outings the area is free from hazards. As a result, her procedures help to safeguard children effectively. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date by attending regular training and sharing information with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437851 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 824301 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Sandhurst, Camberley. The childminder works Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification to level 3.

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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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