Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 August 2015 13 July 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 secure knowledge and understanding about how children learn and develop. Teaching is effective because the childminder plays alongside children, skilfully challenging their thinking and modelling positive behaviour.  The childminder uses observation and assessment to effectively identify individual children's levels of achievement. She has a good understanding of how to support and plan for children's next steps in learning and development, helping them to make good all-round progress.  Children settle very well and enjoy their time at the childminder's home. They form good relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They confidently share their thoughts and opinions, and the childminder takes the time to listen to what they have to say. This supports children's emotional well-being very well.  Children are protected well through clear safeguarding procedures, which are fully

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This provision is good

understood and implemented by the childminder and her assistant.  Partnership working with parents is good. The childminder shares information with parents regularly, which supports the children's well-being, learning and development. The childminder regularly seeks parents' views on her provision to help drive improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities for children to explore mathematics when playing in the outdoor learning environment.  The childminder is not consistent in raising children's awareness of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, for example, by talking to them about healthy eating.

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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 even more opportunities to support children's already good skills in mathematics by more fully extending the use of numbers and counting for those who choose to play outdoors  increase activities and experiences that help raise children's awareness of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, including the importance of eating healthily.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the kitchen, dining area, sitting room and in the outdoor learning environment.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector saw evidence of the suitability checks for the childminder and her assistant, looked at children's assessment records, the childminder's policies and procedures, and her self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions on the day and by reviewing parents' letters.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a wide range of toys and activities that promote children's all- round learning and development. Children remain engaged for extended periods and gain the necessary skills for their future learning. The childminder challenges children through purposeful planning, taking account of their interests and individual learning needs. For example, the childminder helped the children to create a life-size picture of themselves, making hand and foot prints in paint. Children enjoyed adding their facial features while observing themselves in a mirror. The childminder uses simple sentences to support and encourage children's speech. She introduces relevant mathematical language, for example, comparing the differing hand sizes.

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good

The childminder provides a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment where children's emotional and physical needs are well met. The childminder arranges resources at the children's height so that they can select them independently. This encourages children's confidence in choosing activities. Children's safety is a priority. They learn how to evacuate the premises by practising fire drills and learn how to cross the road safely. The childminder supports children to share toys with each other. This helps to develop their ability to play cooperatively with others. The childminder takes children to visit the library and parks where they mix with other children and adults. They begin to take some managed risks in their play, which builds their self-esteem and confidence and prepares them well for the move to nursery and school.

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provision is good

The childminder maintains all the required documentation to a good standard and uses it successfully to ensure the safe and efficient management of her provision. The childminder supervises her assistant and ensures she understands her responsibility to keep children safe and promote their learning. The childminder has undertaken courses to improve observation, assessment and monitoring of the children. This has enhanced her ability to monitor children's learning and development to ensure they make good progress. The childminder reflects on her practice and obtains views from those who use her provision. Consequently, she is aware of her strengths and areas for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 119121 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 840245 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm, all year round.

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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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