Childminder EY404038

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2016 22 October 2012

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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 creates a very happy environment where children benefit from a good variety of activities, in the home and community. She pays close attention to each child's needs and helps them to make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder encourages parents to provide healthy food and teaches children about healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy daily opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise.  The childminder builds positive working relationships with parents and others involved in children's lives. She monitors children's progress effectively and shares information with parents to help them support their children further at home.  The childminder encourages young children to develop their safety awareness and to move safely, indoors and outdoors. For example, she reminds them to walk rather than run indoors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always recognise opportunities to build on children's interest in activities to reinforce or extend their learning and enjoyment as fully as possible.

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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 better use of opportunities that arise to encourage children to think through their ideas, solve problems and consolidate their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises and resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children, and discussed the impact of teaching.  The inspector considered the comments provided by parents.  The inspector reviewed a sample of records, policies and documentation.  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 knows what action to take if she has any child welfare concerns. She undertakes comprehensive risk assessments to ensure hazards are minimised and managed effectively. The childminder attends training events and keeps required skills, such as first aid, up to date. This helps to increase her knowledge base and understanding of young children's development. The childminder actively seeks parents' views and reviews the progress children make to inform her self-evaluation. The childminder is a positive, calm and caring role model to the children. Behaviour is good as children develop a good awareness of right from wrong within a loving environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder organises her environment well. For example, resources are stored at low level, enabling young children to access them easily. Outdoors children know where to go to find what they want to play with, such as the small covered sand tray and tools. Children develop independence and become confident learners. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to explore and experiment. She takes account of their individual interests when planning activities and uses her observations and assessments to identify any gaps in learning. If gaps are identified the childminder takes positive steps to address them to help all children make good developmental progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents, sharing important information on a daily basis. This helps her childminder to provide appropriate care tailored to the child's individual needs. For example, if a child has had an unsettled night she provides restful opportunities for them. The childminder develops secure, confident relationships with children. She encourages their awareness of different feelings and helps to develop their emotional well-being. Children learn about good health and hygiene routines. For example, the childminder makes hand-washing enjoyable and talks to children about why it is important.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children respond well to the childminder who makes eye contact with them and uses expression in her voice and actions. They are active learners and develop good physical and social skills. For example, toddlers explore independently, safely experimenting with the sand and water. They work out how to stop and start the water flow to allow boats through in their water play. Children develop key skills for their next stage of learning. For example, they enjoy listening to stories and learn how to use books appropriately. Children increase their fine physical skills, for example, as they draw on the easel.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404038 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 1058916 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 2010. She lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. The childminder works on Monday to Friday during term time only.

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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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