Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2016 30 November 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has a very strong commitment to continuous professional development. For example, she attends courses and uses research highly effectively to enhance the quality of her provision and children's experiences. She implements new ideas and actively shares her knowledge with parents to generate a united approach to children's learning.  The childminder is an excellent role model and has consistent behavioural expectations. Children are sociable, caring individuals.  The varying learning needs and interests of each child are met exceptionally well through the rich and varied learning opportunities which the childminder plans. The childminder skilfully challenges the children as they play, continuously developing a firm foundation for their future learning.  The childminder provides warm, consistent and nurturing care. Children develop secure emotional attachments with the childminder. They gain great self-confidence and self-

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This provision is outstanding

esteem and are encouraged to take pride in their achievements.  Children make excellent progress, and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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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

 build on the information gained from parents about children's experiences at home to extend learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and viewed resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children and childminder at play and observed and discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector examined records and documents provided by the childminder.  The inspector talked to a parent about the provision and read comments from other parents.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. All aspects of safeguarding are actively promoted and the childminder knows the action to take to report any welfare concerns. The childminder's self-evaluation is rigorous; she seeks the views of parents, children and professionals to constantly improve. Highly effective monitoring of each child's learning and development is informed by effective and well-targeted observations. This enables the childminder to target her interactions with the children at a level that encourages their development very effectively. Exceptional care is taken to develop highly effective partnerships with parents and professionals. However, the childminder recognises she could build even more on the children's experiences from home in the activities she plans for them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is highly responsive to children's individual needs. Her teaching skills are superb as she plans activities and experiences that motivate and engage children at a level relevant to their needs. For example, an activity with mirrors, balls and chiffon scarves encourages very young children to use their senses as they explore the textures. The childminder skilfully extends their interest by using expression in her voice and gestures. For example, she models how to roll the ball and wave the scarf, and children copy her actions. The childminder uses mathematical language in her conversations with children, increasing mathematical awareness from an early age. A daily detailed dialogue with parents keeps them very well informed of their children's achievements. Many outings and planned activities provide excellent opportunities for children to learn about people, families and communities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

All aspects of children's welfare are of paramount importance to the childminder. She skilfully helps children learn to recognise their feelings and the feelings of others as they play and interact. She understands the importance of attachment and provides warm and nurturing care to each individual child. The childminder is very attentive to children's individual needs. Excellent hygiene routines and activities that encourage a healthy lifestyle are important aspects of everyday practice. For example, children are very enthusiastic about hand washing, exploring the wide variety of liquid soaps that the childminder provides. Children learn how to manage risks and challenges under the childminder's careful supervision.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress from their starting points. The childminder develops children's confidence and curiosity, enabling them to be exceptionally well prepared for the move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY246073 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 826495 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. The childminder provides care each weekday throughout the year and at weekends by special request. The childminder has a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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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