Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 August 2015 15 January 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder ensures children's safety is given high priority. She has an excellent understanding about child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. She regularly completes training to keep her knowledge up to date.  The quality of teaching is consistently outstanding. The childminder provides an exceptional range of superb learning experiences inside and outside. As a result, children are confident, highly motivated to learn and relish their time at this setting.  Parents play an active role in the childminder's planning and assessment arrangements. Assessments are precise and used skilfully to aid planning. As a result every child makes rapid progress and is well prepared for the next stage of their learning and for school.  Partnerships with parents are exceptional and fully promote and complement children's individual care needs. The childminder keeps parents well informed of their children's

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This provision is outstanding

activities through use of informative diaries and learning records. These are also effective in supporting parents to extend children's learning at home.  The childminder effectively supports children's understanding of good health and well- being. Children take part in a wealth of activities which positively promote their physical development extremely well.  The childminder actively pursues a programme of professional development and has completed a level 3 qualification since her last inspection. This further enhances her already exceptional knowledge and skills so that children receive excellent care and education.

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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

 extend activities further to enhance children's already good understanding of how things grow.

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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 outstanding

Children thrive in this excellent setting. They are extremely happy, settled and motivated to learn. The childminder provides a wonderful range of resources and activities linked to children's current interests and learning needs. Children's language, communication and literacy skills are developing exceptionally well. They show high levels of concentration as they listen attentively to a story and draw pictures of the animals featured in the book. They confidently tell the childminder the words that rhyme together. The childminder uses every opportunity to encourage children to practise their early writing skills using an abundant range of resources. Older children recognise letters and words and use these skills exceptionally well when choosing resources and tools. Children thoroughly enjoy learning about the natural world; they grow flowers and study insects. Through self- evaluation, the childminder realises that children's knowledge of growth can be enhanced

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who attend. This is outstanding

further, to help consolidate their understanding.

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outstanding

Children form exceptionally secure emotional bonds with this kind and caring childminder, her family and other children. The childminder uses every opportunity to promote children's independence during routines of the day. For example, children confidently prepare their own fresh fruit kebabs. They expertly use child safe knives and have an excellent understanding of the importance of eating healthy foods. As a result, children are able to keep themselves safe and follow healthy lifestyles. Children's behaviour is exemplary; they are kind and caring. The childminder teaches children about similarities and differences, through discussions and engaging in activities in the community. As a result, children develop a strong understanding and respect for others.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is extremely dedicated and professional, and she implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage extremely well. She monitors and reviews every aspect of her provision and is strongly committed and enthusiastic towards making continuous improvements. The childminder is part of a recognised network of quality assured childminders. She welcomes visits from the network coordinator to help her continually make improvements and enhance her already exemplary provision. The childminder uses information from other early years settings in her planning, so that children continue to make excellent progress. She knows where to seek support from other professionals if required, so that children's individual needs are met exceptionally well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334939 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 847627 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 15 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Binfield, Bracknell, Berkshire. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification. 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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