Childminder, Out-of school day care in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 2015 21 July 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She attends regular training to keep her child protection knowledge up to date. She has a good understanding of the need to risk assess her home to keep children safe.  The childminder understands how to support children's awareness of safety and healthy lifestyles to promote their well-being. She understands how to support children's awareness of good behaviour and help them learn to respect differences between themselves and others in society.  The childminder knows how children learn. She understands how to plan activities to engage children of all ages and abilities. She has established suitable processes to assess, monitor and plan for children's progress to support their future learning.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the need to ensure that teaching and assessment of children in her care is effective, in order to promote positive outcomes

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The provision meets requirements

for children.  The childminder understands the importance of working in close partnership with parents. She has systems in place to involve parents in their children's learning and to encourage sharing of information between the setting and the child's home.  The childminder knows how to evaluate her practice. She understands the need to gain the views of parents and children to drive forward continuous improvements.

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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 discussed with the childminder the learning activities she will provide.  The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder will promote the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector examined and discussed a sample of policies and other documents with the childminder.  The inspector checked upon the suitability of the childminder and those in her household, and discussed how she reflects upon and evaluates her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 118971 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 840231 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 21 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1987. She lives in Sandhurst, Berkshire. The childminder works Monday to Friday for most of the year. She has a relevant early years qualification at level 3. At the time of this inspection there were no children of early years age on roll.

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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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