Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 September 2015 14 June 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 provides children with a wide range of stimulating and interesting activities that cover all areas of learning.  The childminder teaches children to behave safely and sensibly as they move around her home, play with toys and use equipment. Children contribute to keeping the environment safe by tidying away toys.  The childminder forms secure partnerships with other providers that children attend. This positively promotes continuity of care and learning. Therefore, children make the best possible progress from their starting points.  The childminder uses self-evaluation processes to effectively reflect on her practice and highlight areas for improvement. She gains parents' and children's views, and involves them in improving the quality of her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder overly directs children's play, hence reducing their opportunities to explore, think and develop their own ideas and solutions during these times.  The childminder does not always take advantage of children's daily routines to promote their independence skills further.

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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

 allow children more opportunities to explore and develop their own ideas and solutions, in order to extend their learning further  make the most of everyday routines to promote children's independence skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed children playing.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder and discussed children's development.  The inspector reviewed children's development records, a selection of the childminder's policies, children's records and evidence of 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 written references from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She gives high regard to children's safety and protects them from harm. She effectively risk assesses all aspects of her provision and implements effective safeguarding practices. Consequently, the childminder clearly knows the procedures to follow for reporting any child protection concerns. All required documentation is in place to meet each child's individual care needs. The childminder is very experienced and continually updates her good knowledge by attending relevant training events. For example, following training on behaviour expectations, the childminder has used this knowledge to promote further children's emotional well-being. This helps children to be confident and prepares them well for their next steps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's quality of teaching is consistently good. She plans meaningful activities and experiences that are linked to children's individual interests. Children have great fun, for example, as they play with an array of toy animals and resources. The childminder supports and extends children's play well. She adds resources, such as play figures, and introduces additional vocabulary to enrich their language development. Therefore, children show a keen interest and are enthusiastic about their learning. The childminder uses good processes to observe, monitor and assess children's progress, which she shares regularly with parents. This positively encourages parents to continue their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures she gathers the relevant information she needs to care for each individual child; hence, settling-in sessions are effective and children soon feel at home. Children form strong and secure emotional attachments to the childminder. They behave very well in her care. She is a good role model and teaches children about taking turns and understanding other people's feelings, beliefs and customs. Children learn to negotiate well with others, for example, when playing board games. The childminder promotes children's good health; they have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Children understand hygiene practices, such as washing their hands to get rid of germs before they touch food or after using the toilet. The childminder teaches children about healthy foods through discussions and by playing games. Hence, children know that fruit and vegetables are healthy food choices and understand the importance of drinking

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Outcomes for children are good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting and make good progress in their learning and development. Older children are confident and excited about starting school; they are gaining the necessary skills to help prepare them for their next stage of learning. Children's language and communication skills are developing well; for example, they listen and retell stories confidently. Therefore, gaps in children's learning are rapidly closing as they continue to make effective progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 119073 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 840242 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. The childminder 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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Telephone number

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