Devlin, Tracy Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2015 28 September 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder uses the knowledge she gains from training to enhance the way she plans for each child's next steps in learning. The childminder regularly observes and tracks children's progress. As a result, children make good progress in relation to their starting points.  The quality of teaching is good. The wide variety of freely accessible toys, enhanced by regular outings, results in children making their own choices, so that they are motivated and enthusiastic to learn.  Children thrive in this welcoming and caring childminding setting. Positive, nurturing care from the childminder results in children quickly forming strong emotional bonds and developing good levels of emotional well-being.  Children are very well behaved and demonstrate good manners. They learn about other people through taking part in regular outings, play activities and through discussion.  The childminder forms secure partnerships with parents so that they are fully involved

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This provision is good

in their children's learning at home. There is a good two-way flow of information which promotes continuity of care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not correctly model the words that children use, so does not extend their vocabulary and communication skills at such times.  The childminder does not always use what she knows about how children prefer to learn, such as exploring natural materials outdoors, to strengthen their understanding of the world.

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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 the already good teaching methods used, through consistently providing children with correct pronunciation of words during conversations, to build on their communication and language skills  provide alternative ways to foster young children's awareness of natural objects and materials, where they have a preference for outdoor learning, in order to fully promote their understanding of the world.

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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 information records and evidence of the childminder's 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 through written references from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how to safeguard children. She risk assesses the environment and outings effectively. The childminder provides clear explanations for children, which help them to learn how to keep themselves safe. For instance, she gently reminds children not to climb on the furniture which helps children to learn right from wrong and how to behave well. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that would cause her concern about a child's safety and welfare, and knows who to contact. The childminder is committed to her role and has a secure knowledge of her strengths and areas for development. She seeks the views of parents through discussions and appraisals to enable her to reflect on her practice and children's progress, in order to prioritise areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child development. She effectively assesses children's development and successfully completes progress checks for children aged two years. Any emerging gaps in a child's learning are quickly identified so that children make the best possible progress. The childminder provides a good range of activities to promote children's development in all areas of learning. The childminder encourages children to learn through exploring and being active. For example, young children have an exciting time and squeal with delight as they correctly complete inset puzzles together. They are fully engrossed in their play and show high levels of involvement, for example, as they make a beach scene using construction blocks. The childminder teaches children about different cultures and beliefs through planned activities. They learn about the similarities and differences between people and communities during self-chosen activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and self-assured, express themselves freely and are encouraged to make independent choices about what they want to do. They demonstrate high levels of independence, as they explore the resources and environment and manage their own personal care needs. For example, children collect their shoes and place them on the correct feet when getting ready to play outside. The childminder teaches children about good hygiene routines and of the importance of eating healthy foods. Children enjoy the benefits of fresh air and exercise as they participate in daily outdoor activities. This promotes their physical development well. The childminder forms good partnerships with other early years settings that children also attend. This ensures that their learning and welfare needs are effectively meet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very happy and settled, and make good progress. They enjoy involving the childminder in their play and develop happy friendships with other children. They learn key skills to help them to be confident enough to start school. Therefore, outcomes are good.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339854 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 834938 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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