Childminder 119017

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 2016 12 October 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 has worked effectively with the local authority and made many improvements since her last inspection. She seeks out and implements support and new ideas from a range of sources. This has improved outcomes for children.  The childminder plans activities and experiences that help to build on what they already know. She provides a good balance of adult-supported activities and free play. This complements what the children have been doing after a busy day at nursery and supports their good progress.  The childminder has a calm and sensitive approach to managing children's behaviour. They receive age-appropriate reminders to help them understand the effects their behaviour can have. The childminder praises the children appropriately for their achievements and for following her instructions.  The childminder forms strong relationships with parents. She knows the children and their families well which develops strong relationships with them. The childminder

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This provision is good

speaks to parents daily about their children's well-being and learning and how they can further support children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share information effectively about children's learning and development with other settings that they attend.  At times, the childminder does not encourage children to take more care in looking after the toys and resources that they use.

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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

 improve the two-way flow of information with other settings that children attend to support their learning and development even more effectively  strengthen children's understanding of how to look after their toys and resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at samples of children's assessment folders and records, and a range of other documentation.  The inspector discussed the process of self-evaluation with the childminder and how she obtains the views of all those that use her provision.  The inspector discussed the children's development with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant and knows what action to take if she has a concern about a child's well-being. She updates her child protection procedures in line with changes to local arrangements for reporting concerns about children's welfare. The childminder monitors children's development regularly to ensure that they make good progress. The childminder reflects on the service she provides. She has taken effective steps to address the actions from her last inspection. She reflects on her practice and looks at ways of improving her service. Others, including parents, speak very highly of the childminder and the years of valuable support she has given families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully engages with children in their play, providing good challenge and support to extend their learning. Children make choices and contribute their own ideas to activities. They love to choose their own books. They gain a good understanding about the world around them. For example, they find places that have cold or hot weather and talk about different countries as they find them on a colourful wall map. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the ways in which children learn. She supports children's early speech and language well. She implements ideas shared by professionals who support children with speech and language delays.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is sensitive, caring and kind towards the children. She provides an effective balance of activities to keep children busy and also opportunities for them to rest at the end of their busy school day. Children's emotional security is supported well. They show a sense of belonging as they explore the childminder's home with confidence. The childminder helps children to understand and cooperate with the rules in place to ensure their safety and welfare. For example, they know where they need to put their personal belongings and remember they have to share with others. Children learn about healthy lifestyles, keeping active and eating foods that are good for them. They enjoy outdoor exercise as they play in local parks on their way home from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They use their creativity well as they colour in pictures of their favourite story characters. Children are motivated to learn and are confident to engage in a variety of interesting activities. Children learn to count and recognise numbers. They develop their independence and learn to manage their personal needs such as putting on their shoes. Children gain the skills that will help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 119017 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 1057455 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1990. She lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. She operates her service from Monday to Friday, all year round, and offers care for older children after school.

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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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