Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 October 2016 2 August 2013

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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 works well with her co-childminder. They have a consistent approach and together they plan exciting activities and experiences for the children. This helps to make progress in their learning and development.  Children are confident and settled in the childminder’s care. They respond well to the childminder as she is kind and affectionate. As a result children form secure attachments, which prepare them for their future learning.  The quality of teaching is good. Newly implemented systems for observation, planning and assessment are effective. This enables the childminder to accurately track children’s progress and identify any gaps in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The process of self-evaluation is in the early stages of development. This is due to the new working arrangements between the childminder and her co-childminder.  Not all parents are fully involved in contributing to the developmental assessments completed on their child.

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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

 develop the use of rigorous self-evaluation to raise the quality of the provision to the highest level.  enhance the opportunities for parents to be more involved and contribute to the process of assessment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of records both electronically and in writing.  The inspector took account of parents' views written in emails.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and her co-childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the support for children's play and learning during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has recently begun working with her co-childminder. They generally reflect well on their practice. As a result, they have introduced an electronic system for recording children's records and assessments. Positive partnerships are developing with parents. This enables the childminder to support the family as a whole, and to keep parents informed about their child's progress. The childminder has made links with other professionals, so they can seek support and advice where necessary. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently attended training. This has enabled her to gain a robust understanding of the wider aspects of safeguarding, and the procedures in place to protect children and keep them safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how children learn through play. Young children enjoy taking the lead in their own learning. They choose from the clearly labelled toys and equipment available. Children are supported by the childminder to help them extend their play with other resources. For example, they decide to build a house for the animals, and the childminder encourages them to choose what resources they are going to use. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to think for themselves, by asking open ended questions. Early literacy skills are well supported. For instance, the childminder reinforces children’s understanding of the letters and sounds in their name by using breakfast cereal.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children access an interesting range of activities both indoors and outdoors; this helps them to make good progress in their learning. The childminder and her co-childminder both act as positive role models for the children and promote their good behaviour. Children learn how to follow simple rules and boundaries. For example, they clear the toys away when they have finished playing. They are becoming independent. For instance, they use a tissue, wipe their nose, and put it into the bin. During mealtimes, children enjoy the relaxed and sociable time. At lunch, they are encouraged to eat their healthy food first, before their treat. Appropriate furniture is provided for younger children to ensure they can sit safely while they eat their food. The children take part in a variety of activities to acknowledge different celebrations. They make cakes and explore a range of different materials through art work. Children are learning how to keep themselves safe

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

through their play. For example, they talk about how to cross the road safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and individual capabilities. They are motivated to learn due to the exciting range of activities available. The childminder actively engages with the children during their play, in order to extend and challenge their learning. Children gain good skills in readiness for the move to school. For example, they learn to respect and care for each other, to take turns and to develop friendships.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371855 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 1067311 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 August 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She works with another registered childminder in Crowthorne, Berkshire. A fully enclosed rear garden is available for outside play.

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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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