Childminder EY458638

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 August 2016 30 November 2015

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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 regularly observes children and uses this information to help her plan for their next steps in learning. She understands how children learn and supports their play well. Children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder has strong relationships with parents. She regularly shares information about children's progress, which effectively helps support continuity in children's care and learning.  Children enjoy strong bonds and close relationships with the childminder; they feel confident, secure and ready to learn.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder teaches children to share, to be kind and respectful, and to understand the feelings of others.  The childminder has positive relationships with other professionals in the local community. She uses this network to help support her practice and improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use all opportunities to encourage children to practise doing things for themselves, to help build on their independence skills further.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities for children to gain an early understanding about diversity and the wider world.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities for children to develop their independence and do things for themselves  develop opportunities for children to gain a greater awareness of the wider world and learn about the similarities and differences among people.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during activities and had a discussion about children's learning, progress and behaviour.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident of the action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare and assesses her premises for potential risks so children can play in safety. She shows a strong commitment to improving her provision and has addressed the weaknesses identified at the last inspection. For example, she now has a clear procedure for administering medicine and follows this to help keep children safe. The childminder seeks training to improve her already good teaching. For example, she makes good use of conversations to help extend children's communication and language as they play. She accurately monitors children's progress to help meet their learning needs. She works closely with parents and professionals at other settings children attend, to help close any gaps in children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and supports children in their play. For example, children enjoy matching games and show good control throwing hoops in the garden. This helps contribute to children's understanding of mathematical ideas. Children become deeply involved in creative play. The childminder skilfully gives them time to explore malleable materials and teaches children to use tools for a purpose. She extends children's thinking well. For example, she asks questions and offers children explanations as they engage in their play. She skilfully adapts activities and introduces further resources to reflect on children's own imaginative play ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder nurtures children. She listens to them and is calm in her approach. Children are motivated and enjoy their time in the challenging, well-planned and exciting environments she provides. The childminder provides many activities to help develop children's physical skills, such as play dough, climbing and trips to the park. Outings and opportunities to explore help children to learn to take risks. Children attend groups in the community, which helps to further their social skills. The childminder uses praise well and this helps children to feel valued and supports their emotional well-being. She talks to children during daily routines and helps them learn about healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, curious and keen to play. They enjoy making marks, such as when they practise how to write their names. Children successfully gain an understanding of numbers, and learn to identify colours and shapes. Children practise their coordination skills with various tools. For example, they use cutters and rollers in playdough activities. Children confidently answer questions, and think about and share their ideas. They develop good skills in preparation for their future learning and move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458638 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 1057934 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 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Sandhurst, Berkshire. The childminder works all day 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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