Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2015 17 August 2011

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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 has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and manages her provision well.  The childminder uses the indoor and outdoor environments well in order to support children's play and help them to make good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder teaches children skills they will need for the move to school. The children develop their literacy and numeracy skills and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder regularly and effectively reviews and monitors all aspects of her provision. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children to help monitor the quality of her service.  The childminder ensures she gathers all necessary information about the children at the start of each childcare arrangement and on an ongoing basis. She uses information gathered to successfully meet children's individual care needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of routine activities, such as snack time, to develop children's independence fully.  Younger children do not have consistently rich opportunities to learn through exploration and investigation of natural materials and everyday objects in their free play.

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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

 create more opportunities to strengthen children's independence skills  provide more opportunities for younger children to explore and experiment with a range of media through sensory exploration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed children playing.  The inspector made a joint observation of an activity with the childminder and discussed children's development.  The inspector looked at children's development records, a selection of policies, children's records and evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the information provided in the childminder's self- evaluation document and written references from parents.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good and children are motivated to learn. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements and effectively promotes children's learning through play. For example, during board games children practise their counting skills and develop their vocabulary. They show increasing dexterity as they pick up the correct colour counter to place over the spots on the board. The children enjoy sharing books with the childminder. Older children enjoy reading their favourite stories themselves by following the sequence of pictures. Children's communication and language progress very well. The childminder develops good partnerships with parents and positively encourages their involvement with their children's learning at home. Children are very happy and secure and make good progress in their learning. The childminder models imaginative and problem-solving play and children

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good

The childminder creates a warm, welcoming environment for children and their families. Children form secure emotional attachments to this kind childminder who is very perceptive to their needs. The childminder supports children to learn about taking turns and being kind to one another. She works closely with parents to manage children's behaviour effectively. Children receive meaningful praise and encouragement which helps them to be confident and try new skills. As a result, children behave very well and are polite and caring. Children's overall well-being is promoted through daily fresh air, healthy food and a developing understanding of managing risks. Children learn how to use play equipment safely. They take part in fire evacuations so that they know what they must do in the event of a real emergency. Toys and resources are easily accessible to children so that they are able to choose independently and follow their own interests.

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provision is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of the welfare and safeguarding requirements. She places high importance on children's safety and implements a range of procedures to safeguard children. Daily risk assessments help her to successfully minimise risks to children. She clearly knows how and who to refer any child protection concerns to. She successfully observes, tracks and assesses children's progress. This means that she is able to easily see if there are any gaps forming in their development. The childminder forms secure partnerships with other settings children attend. This successfully promotes a shared approach to children's learning and welfare.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY241728 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 832915 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. The childminder's provision operates from Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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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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