Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2017 23 April 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses her expert knowledge extremely well to provide highly purposeful play activities, which excite, motivate and engage children in learning. Children make rapid progress.  The childminder has very strong relationships with parents. She seeks their views and shares comprehensive information with them about their children's progress. Together, they provide a very consistent approach to the care and learning children receive.  The childminder's home is extremely warm, welcoming and very well-resourced. Children confidently make choices in their play and immerse themselves in their chosen interests, which motivate them to explore and learn.  The childminder supports children's personal development exceptionally well. She celebrates children's positive behaviour and kindness. Children are extremely proud of their achievements and develop high self-esteem.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder works extremely effectively with other professionals to help sharpen her teaching skills and update her knowledge. For example, she shares ideas at network meetings, which has enhanced her teaching practice to an outstanding level.  Young children gain excellent skills for their next stage in learning, and older children learn an excellent range of skills ready for their move to nursery and school. They join in activities enthusiastically, such as stories, and develop keen early reading skills.

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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

 enhance children's exploration of colour to build on their creative skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the house used by the children.  The childminder held discussions with the childminder about her practice, including how she monitors children's progress.  The inspector read questionnaires and comments from parents and considered their views.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector checked documentation, such as the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is highly reflective and constantly enhances her provision. For example, she has refurbished the learning environments so that young children confidently make choices in play. Children have exceptional levels of self-confidence. The childminder works very closely with other professionals involved in the children's care and learning. Together, they help all children make excellent progress. The childminder provides highly effective support for her assistant. For example, during activities she offers her excellent guidance to build on her teaching skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant attend training to ensure a comprehensive knowledge to keep children safe. They have an excellent understanding of what to do if they are concerned about a child to protect their welfare. For example, they recognise the signs that a child may be at risk of having extreme ideas about what is right and wrong.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder monitors children's progress extremely well. She quickly identifies any gaps in children's learning and skilfully helps children to progress. The childminder has strong teaching skills and uses children's interests to motivate their play and learning, although she sometimes misses opportunities to help children mix colours to create the colour they want. Nonetheless, children engage enthusiastically in creative activities. For example, one child identifies a missing finger when they make prints on paper of their hands and the childminder counts their fingers to help them identify they do have five. The childminder passionately teaches children early communication and literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder sets very clear boundaries for all children. She frequently reminds younger children about sharing and caring. The childminder gives children an abundance of praise and takes time to listen if they become upset. For example, she reassures children to help them overcome conflict and to develop their self-esteem. The childminder skilfully teaches children about the benefits of healthy eating. For example, children engage enthusiastically in stories about exotic fruits such as mango and papaya. The childminder celebrates the similarities and differences between the children. For example, she encourages them to share their cultural experiences.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make exceptional progress from their starting points and develop excellent skills for their future learning. They have superb imaginations, are highly independent and are confident communicators. Children have an enthusiasm for early reading and eagerly predict what will happen in stories. Children play exceptionally well together and their behaviour is exemplary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 153303 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 1068552 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 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Sandhurst in Berkshire. She operates from 7.30am to 6.30pm all year round. The childminder works with a part-time assistant.

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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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