Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 July 2015 27 September 2010

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a broad range of well planned learning experiences, which cover all areas of learning. As a result, children are motivated, keen to learn and make good progress.  The childminder protects children well. She has a good knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She conducts regular risk assessments and minimises risks to children. She is fully aware of her responsibilities and the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child in her care.  The childminder attends regular training to continually improve her already good quality of teaching and to understand further how children learn. This training impacts positively on the outcomes for children.  Children learn about the importance of leading healthy lifestyles and the importance of taking regular physical exercise.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder overly directs children's play, reducing their opportunities to explore and think things through so they develop their own ideas and solutions.

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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

 allow children more opportunities to explore and think things through to develop their own ideas and solutions, and to learn through their own trial and error.

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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 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 childminder provides a warm and welcoming learning environment for children. She has a secure knowledge of her responsibilities in meeting the learning and development requirements. The childminder completes observations and assessments which she shares with parents. She gathers comprehensive information about children's starting points, likes, dislikes and interests. This helps her to meet each child's individual needs effectively. Children enjoy using role-play activities where they take turns in pretending to be the shop assistant and customer. Older children write out their own price tags which they place on the items for sale. The childminder uses this opportunity very well to help consolidate children's understanding of mathematics as they use the till and play money during the activity. The childminder names many resources and asks questions, which encourages children to practise their language skills. Children have opportunities to explore and initiate

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who attend. This is good

their own play but during some activities led by the childminder there is less opportunity for children to incorporate their own ideas, for example, during craft activities. Sometimes the childminder is too quick to show children how to do things rather than giving them guidance that helps them to solve problems themselves. The childminder prepares children well for their next stage in learning, including school. For example, she helps them to develop their early reading skills effectively and some children recognise letters and words.

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good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and they form strong emotional bonds with her. The childminder works very closely with parents to ensure she follows children's daily routines and care practices, such as sleep patterns and times. This supports their physical and emotional well-being. She is a good role model to children and teaches them good manners and how to share and take turns. Children confidently use the toilet on their own and know to wash and dry their hands as part of the routine. The childminder consistently gives priority to the safety of children and effectively supports children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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provision is good

The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and other early years settings children attend. This positively promotes continuity of children's well-being, learning and development. She uses effective self-evaluation to review the quality of her service. She plans for future improvements well, by setting herself clear targets. She gains the view of parents regularly. Parents' written comments show that they are very happy with the quality of the service. The childminder regularly meets with other childminders and her local authority advisor, in order to share ideas to further improve her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292567 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 990512 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 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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