Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 responds quickly to the babbling and interests of babies, and talks through what they are doing as they play. As a result, children's communication and language skills are developing well.  The childminder provides a nurturing, supportive and child-friendly environment where children are happy, relaxed, and feel safe and secure. As a result, the childminder supports their well-being effectively.  The childminder fosters good relationships with parents. A three-way flow of information enables the childminder, parents and other professionals to work together to meet children's needs. This has a positive impact on children's learning and development.  The childminder completes a wide range of training to update her knowledge, which has a positive impact on how she effectively promotes children's learning and development.  Children are safeguarded well. The childminder fully understands her duty to protect

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This provision is good

children from harm. In addition, she uses risk assessments and has a well-organised environment to enable children to explore their surroundings safely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide opportunities around her learning environments to support children's developing early literacy skills.

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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

 strengthen children's opportunities within the environments to promote their interest in words and help them to understand that print carries meaning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children and viewed the areas they use.  The inspector looked at development records, a selection of policies and procedures and the medication records.  The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder knows the children well and has a good awareness of how they learn and develop. As a result, she provides good-quality teaching. She regularly observes the children, which enables her to assess their learning and development needs and plan for their next steps in learning. For example, young babies are beginning to stand and find their feet, and the resources, encouragement and planned activities the childminder provides give babies the confidence and opportunities to develop these new skills. They sit confidently on small bikes and use their feet to push themselves along. The childminder supports their understanding further and explains that they are moving forwards and backwards. Children's smiles and chuckles demonstrate how proud they are of their achievements. This helps babies to develop their physical skills in preparation for their next stage in development. The childminder promotes children's literacy skills. She

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who attend. This is good

provides a good range of books that includes homemade books about children and their families. However, the childminder does not provide many opportunities for children to see familiar words around the environment to enhance their early literacy skills further.

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good

Babies show strong bonds are formed with the childminder. For example, they snuggle into her for reassurance and chuckle with delight when they are tickled as they sing nursery rhymes. The childminder helps children to learn about good hygiene procedures from a young age. The childminder supports younger children to wash their hands thoroughly, and each child has their own towel to help prevent the spread of infection. Children enjoy healthy, balanced meals and snacks which are mainly provided by the parents. Easy access to water throughout the day enables children to make their own healthy lifestyle choices.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder evaluates her practice and includes the views of parents and older children. Parents report they are happy with the care and education that their children receive. The childminder maintains detailed development records and uses these to regularly identify children's next steps in learning, which she shares and agrees with parents. They are encouraged to be part of their child's learning and share 'wow' moments that their children have achieved at home. This promotes a joined-up approach to children's learning which has a positive impact on them and their progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470136 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 982758 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, all day, 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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