Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 September 2016 10 August 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

 Children make good progress. Their physical abilities are developing well. They effectively develop confidence and coordination, for example, as they handle equipment and move freely. They learn the skills they need for their future learning.  The childminder observes children carefully during their play. She uses this information effectively to plan experiences that support better outcomes for children.  The childminder has a kind and caring approach. Relationships between her and the children are warm, trusting and secure. She recognises the individual qualities of the children in her care and supports their emotional well-being.  Children's behaviour is good. They learn how to be kind, friendly and to respect others.  The childminder maintains her knowledge of childcare practices. For example, she attends training and carries out her own research, to improve the learning experiences that she provides for children.

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with parents are secure. The childminder regularly shares information about their children's care and learning, to ensure consistency in meeting their needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make the best use of practical opportunities for children to follow and explore their own ideas.  The childminder does not extend opportunities for children to increase their understanding of the world, for example, through widening their sensory experiences.

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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

 offer children greater opportunities to explore learning in more practical ways, to broaden their overall experiences  extend children's understanding of the world, particularly to explore and investigate different features of the environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder, discussed learning activities and assessed the quality and impact of teaching on the children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments made available during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to protect children and of what to do if she is concerned about a child. She provides a safe environment for children, and carries out risk and safety checks to identify and minimise any hazards. For example, she has completed specialist training to help her to identify any children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. The childminder regularly shares information with parents on their children's learning and development. Parents comment positively about their children's care and teaching. The childminder reviews the quality of her provision well. She uses self-evaluation to identify areas for further development, and makes effective use of feedback from parents when evaluating the provision. She has successfully addressed the actions and recommendations from the last inspection, to improve children's learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully plans learning so that all children get a good start and are well prepared for their future education. She effectively monitors their progress in order to plan for the next steps in their learning. Children's communication and language skills are developing well. For example, the childminder talks to children as they play and repeats simple words to build younger children's vocabulary. The childminder supports children's understanding of mathematics well. For example, children explore size when building and count when searching for objects in the book. Children learn to make choices, and are confident in choosing and using resources. For example, young children choose the books they would like the childminder to read and eagerly join in with the actions to the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop their confidence and self-esteem well. They are happy, and feel valued when the childminder praises them to recognise their efforts and achievements. Children are developing their understanding of how to share and take turns. The childminder supports healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, children have good opportunities to be physically active and they enjoy regular experiences outside. For example, they walk to local parks and enjoy energetic activities in the garden. The childminder supports them to learn to dress themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points, including those children learning to speak English as an additional language. They are eager to learn, and develop effective social skills and independence. They develop counting skills and show an interest in different shapes and sizes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398592 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 1057803 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Bracknell. She provides care on Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm, and operates her service all year round.

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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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