Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 October 2015 19 March 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 quality of teaching is strong. The childminder assesses children's learning and development and monitors their progress. She plans activities that extend what children have already achieved. Consequently, children make good progress.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. This ensures that information about the children is shared both ways, and strengthens continuity of care and learning.  The childminder builds strong bonds with the children. As a result, children settle quickly when they first start and are confident to explore. They feel safe, secure and comfortable in the childminder's company.  The childminder develops her professional skills well. She carries out training to improve her knowledge and teaching practice. Therefore, she promotes better outcomes for children.  The childminder talks to children about their families and supports their awareness of different people, cultures and traditions. Therefore, children learn about the wider

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use all opportunities for children to develop their independence further through everyday activities and routines.  The childminder does not explore all ways to strengthen links with all the other settings that children attend. This means that opportunities to promote consistency in children's learning are not always used effectively.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to fully develop their independence during everyday experiences, in preparation for going to school  strengthen further relationships with all other settings that children attend, to fully promote consistency in children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the premises that children use.  The inspector spoke to the childminder to gauge her understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector observed children and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documents and policies.  The inspector read parents' written comments to gather their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection procedures. She understands how to identify and report concerns about children's welfare quickly. The childminder regularly checks the environments and resources children use to make sure they remain suitable. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carries out emergency evacuation procedures with children when they first start and talks to them about consequences to help to keep them safe. The childminder uses self-evaluation to identify areas of her practice to improve. She invites parents and children to contribute their views and ideas. She also seeks guidance from her local early years team and other childminders to make changes that benefit children. The childminder uses her knowledge of children's interests to plan interesting and challenging experiences to support their learning further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of what individual children can achieve. She provides enjoyable activities for children that support their learning and development across all areas. Children get together with other children and childminders when they meet during various outings to the farm and soft-play centres. The childminder helps them to build strong friendships. Children enjoy exploring familiar books and stories, and discussing dinosaurs together. The childminder encourages children to develop their physical skills as they choose to complete puzzles, create shapes with playdough and climb in the garden. She asks children questions and sounds out letters to build on their thinking, language and early reading skills. The childminder introduces mathematical language and ideas to the children's play, and talks to them about sizes and shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder constantly praises children to help them recognise their own achievements and to develop their confidence and self-esteem. She reinforces house rules to encourage children to respect each other and develop an understanding of boundaries. As a result of her good behaviour management, children behave well. The childminder supports older children to use the toilet with minimal adult intervention. She sensitively changes younger children's nappies and makes sure their needs are met. The childminder reminds children to wash their hands and develop good hygiene routines. She provides healthy meals for the children and makes sure that they can have fresh drinking water at any time. The childminder talks to children about changes to their routines. Younger children enjoy outings where they become familiar with new environments and people.

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Outcomes for children are good

Outcomes for children are good. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points and are well prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395458 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 830650 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Binfield, Berkshire. She operates her service from Monday to Friday, between 8am to 6pm, for 48 weeks a 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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Telephone number

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