Childminder EY319761

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2016 16 December 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 a good range of interesting and stimulating activities that challenge children well. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder offers lots of praise and encouragement, which helps children gain confidence and raises their self-esteem.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares information regularly which provides continuity for children and helps involve parents in their children's learning.  The childminder regularly checks the progress children make and reviews the quality of her setting. She gains the views of parents and children to help improve her practice and children's experiences.  The childminder ensures that the environment is safe and has clear procedures to safeguard and protect children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder monitors children's progress but occasionally she does not use the assessment information consistently to plan precisely for children's next steps.  At times, the childminder does not fully challenge children to share their thoughts and ideas to extend their problem-solving skills.

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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

 monitor children's progress more precisely to target and address their next steps in learning to help them make even better progress  encourage children to think more for themselves and solve problems to extend their learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder and children during play.  The inspector read feedback from parents to gain their views.  The inspector examined a sample of policies, documents and children's records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has addressed the recommendations raised at her previous inspection. For example, she has developed good relationships with other settings children attend to provide continuity in children's learning. The childminder networks with other childminders, attends training and completes her own research to keep her knowledge and skills up to date to improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and provides a variety of interesting experiences that take into account children's interests. She completes regular observations and shares her findings with parents. Children enjoy a range of creative activities. For example, they create caterpillars as part of their learning about the lifecycle of a butterfly. Children enjoy looking at books independently and with the childminder. The childminder introduces early mathematical ideas and language into children's play. For instance, they join in during activities where they learn to count, and name shapes and colours. The childminder repeats words to help children develop their vocabulary and they talk happily as they play and investigate. Additionally, children learn to be physically active. For example, they have good opportunities to play in the garden, visit local play areas and engage in activities, such as digging and planting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form positive relationships with the childminder which promote their emotional well-being effectively. They are happy and confident. They show that they feel safe and secure, and settle well. Children eat healthy snacks and meals and develop good hygiene practices. They learn about keeping themselves safe. For instance, they take part in regular evacuation drills and learn about road safety when on outings with the childminder. The childminder gives clear guidance about the behaviour she expects. Children learn to behave well and to be kind to each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They gain the necessary skills to support their eventual move to school. For example, they learn to listen, follow instructions well and develop good social skills. They demonstrate confidence and learn to be independent. For example, when making choices in their play. Children gain a good awareness of the wider world. For example, through activities where they explore different cultures and festivals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319761 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 1048933 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. The childminder works from 7.30am until 6.30pm on 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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