Childminder, Out-of school day care in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 2015 10 March 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows how to assess children's progress and plan experiences that enable her to support their individual needs and help them to make progress in their learning. She is aware of the need to share this information with parents and carers.  The childminder values parents. She uses information from parents to establish children's initial starting points and identify their next steps in learning. This helps her identify children's care and learning needs well.  Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of how to identify and address potential hazards. They are aware of the safeguarding procedures and what to do if they are concerned for a child's welfare.  The childminder is aware of her responsibility to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She understands her role in coaching, training and evaluating the

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The provision meets requirements

performance of her assistant, so he is aware of his role and responsibility.  The childminder's home is a welcoming environment with a good range of resources available. She provides an inclusive service, and is aware of the importance of forming strong attachments with the children to help them settle and feel secure.  The childminder explains how she informs parents about her policies, procedures and involve them in her self-evaluation process. She demonstrates a commitment to improving her practice and attends training to increase her skills and knowledge.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder about her arrangements to meet the needs of individual children and her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector looked at the areas used for childminding, and the furniture, equipment and toys available for children to use.  The inspector looked at documentation and discussed a selection of the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability to work with children, and those of her assistant.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to continue to check and evaluate her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 118961 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 840229 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 10 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1980 and lives in the Harmans Water area of Bracknell, Berkshire. She operates 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. There were no children present on the day of inspection.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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