Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2016 19 September 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 has a very good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She uses this knowledge to provide play experiences that motivate and engage all children.  The childminder keeps accurate records of the children's development. She makes regular assessments of their learning, which she uses to help her quickly identify children who need additional support.  The childminder keeps parents well informed of their children's progress. She shares information with them daily about what the children have been doing so that they can help extend learning at home.  Children build very strong relationships with the childminder. They are very settled and secure in her care, which helps to build good levels of emotional well-being.  Children make independent choices about their play. They make good progress from their starting points and develop skills for future learning and school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to talk to children about the things that children observe, to help them work out why some things happen or how things work.  The childminder does not use children's interests to model words, such as the names of colours, to build on their vocabulary.

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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

 encourage children to talk about what they observe such as why some things happen or how things work  use all opportunities to model words, such as the names of colours, to further develop children's vocabulary.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to gauge her understanding of the children.  The inspector observed the children and childminder in their indoor activities.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector sampled children's development records.  The inspector read comments from parents and considered these.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her practice effectively. She seeks the views of parents and children to build on the strengths of the provision. For example, parents complete questionnaires and make suggestions on how the childminder can make improvements. Parents feel very involved in their children's learning and, through daily feedback from the childminder, the progress they make. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of what to do if she has a concern about the welfare of a child and is fully aware of her role and responsibility in keeping children safe. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she has completed training to give her a better awareness of the indicators that a child may be at risk of exposure to extreme ideas about right and wrong. She works effectively with other agencies. For example, she draws on the knowledge for guidance and support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of stimulating and educational activities. She helps children to develop their physical and coordination skills in a fun way. For example, she demonstrates how to hold and use chopsticks and children learn to move items from one container to another. The childminder places emphasis on encouraging children to explore media and materials. For instance, they enjoy play foam and eagerly squeeze it between their fingers. The childminder teaches children about numbers during play. For example, they talk about how many coloured balls there are in a bowl and she uses words such as 'more' and 'less' to help them learn to calculate as they count objects.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with opportunities to be physically active. She helps them to learn about living a healthy lifestyle. For example, children learn where their food comes from by growing their own vegetables in the garden. They learn to make healthy food choices such as eating fruit. The childminder encourages children's independence. For example, they carry out simple tasks such as making pretend cups of tea in the play kitchen. She supports children to understand routines and expectations for their behaviour. The childminder praises their efforts and achievements, which helps to develop their self-confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the skills that they need to be ready for their future learning and school. They learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and others. For example, they talk about and enjoy a variety of activities that teach them about different cultures and beliefs. Children learn to respect and value others. They play happily together and behave well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458652 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 1063314 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. The childminder operates her service Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm. She provides care 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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Telephone number

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