Childminder 119144

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2016 28 June 2011

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder effectively evaluates the quality of her practice and seeks the views of parents to help her. She identifies how she can improve her practice and makes changes to improve experiences for children.  The childminder promotes children's communication skills well. For example, she successfully introduces a range of new words and extends their language well.  Secure, positive relationships with the childminder contribute to children being settled, happy and ready to learn.  The childminder makes good use of the outdoors and promotes children's physical development and well-being successfully through a wide range of activities.  The childminder is skilful in her ability to teach, and provides a broad and balanced range of enjoyable learning experiences. She uses her sound understanding of child development to help children make good progress.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to help children develop a better understanding of the importance of eating healthily.  The childminder does not always gather detailed information about children's starting points to help her plan children's progress thoroughly when they first attend.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 help children to develop a better understanding of healthy eating  gather more detailed information from parents about children's stage of development to help with planning their progression when they first attend.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and learning, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector discussed the childminder's practice with her, including the impact of her teaching and use of observation and assessment to support children's progress.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation.  The inspector sampled written feedback from parents.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection and knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder regularly reviews her procedures and practice. She attends training and liaises with other providers to help her improve her skills and ensure she remains up to date. Overall, the childminder establishes positive partnerships with parents and communicates well with them. She shares a wide range of information regarding the service she provides and children's ongoing learning and development. Since the last inspection, the childminder has implemented systems to track children's overall progress and to monitor children's progress more regularly in all areas of learning. This helps her to quickly identify any gaps in children's learning and implement the appropriate support to help them to progress well.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages the children to lead their own learning and choose what they would like to play with, indoors or outdoors. She provides many opportunities for children to explore, investigate and learn through practical experiences. For example, children enjoy investigating pine cones and feathers, and using them to develop their counting skills. The childminder undertakes regular observations of children and uses these, alongside their interests, to plan and provide challenging activities to help move them forward. For example, children extend their creative skills and develop good hand-to-eye coordination as they experiment with different paint techniques and colours.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model. She regularly praises the children, which helps to boost their confidence and self-esteem. Children are keen to learn and have time to explore activities that interest them. They are encouraged to persevere when they find something challenging. The childminder encourages children to use good manners, share and take turns. Children interact well as they develop friendships and cooperate with each other. The childminder teaches children about the world around them through a variety of activities. For example, they learn about some celebrations people enjoy and discover more about living things as they explore outdoors.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages develop good language and mathematical skills, and communicate well. They compare the size of their towers they build and decide which is the tallest. Children are eager to tackle new challenges and manage tasks independently, such as the see-saw and setting out the paints. Children develop key skills and positive attitudes to help them achieve well in the next stage of learning and school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 119144 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 825196 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 June 2011

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 4.30pm, all year round.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5