Childminder EY394260

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2017 29 May 2014

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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 well-qualified childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn, develop and play. She plans interesting and exciting activities which capture children's interest and keep them motivated to learn. Children make good progress.  The childminder provides good support for children who speak English as an additional language. She teaches them English effectively, while also respecting and encouraging their home languages to support children's sense of identity and self.  The childminder and her assistant have a very calm and caring manner. Children show they feel safe, secure and very well settled. Children behave very well and respond positively to simple boundaries and rules to keep themselves safe.  Partnership working is effective. The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents and other childcare professionals to support children's good progress. They are kept regularly informed of children's progress and learning needs.

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This provision is good

 The childminder evaluates her provision effectively and monitors her assistant's practice well, to meet the needs of the children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have inconsistent opportunities to develop their own ideas and solve problems for themselves as they play.  The childminder sometimes intervenes with simple tasks that children are able to do for themselves.

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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

 provide even more opportunities for children to develop their own ideas and solve problems in their play  support children further in managing simple tasks for themselves to further develop their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the 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 who use her provision.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed her assistant and evaluated an activity together.  The inspector discussed the children's development with the childminder and her assistant.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of child protection issues. They are clear on the signs that may indicate a child is at risk. There are clear procedures in place should they need to share any concerns. The childminder uses her qualification and training effectively to support children's developing language. She evaluates her provision well to make improvements. For example, the childminder and her assistant proactively seek out advice and support to keep their skills and knowledge up to date. The childminder monitors children's learning carefully and identifies any areas where their achievements are less than expected. She swiftly engages the support of teaching partners and parents to encourage consistency in learning and to help all children achieve equally well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant provide good support for children's learning as they readily interact with children and make learning enjoyable. They support children's communication and language skills well. For example, they broaden children's vocabulary with the introduction of new words as they play alongside them. The childminder helps children use mathematical language in their play. She helps children to sort and count out how many cars they have in their buckets. The childminder completes regular assessments and shares information daily with parents about what their children have been learning. She talks to parents about ways they can further develop their children's learning at home and guides them on any further interventions needed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant support children's emotional well-being very positively. They encourage a range of values that support children's good self-esteem and help them to become confident and self-assured. The childminder helps children learn to listen and share resources as they play. Children enjoy exploring the similarities and differences between themselves and other people, including their own and others' home cultures and religions. Children have plenty of opportunities to be physically active. For example, they enthusiastically dance along to popular songs and follow the actions on the screen. Children enjoy healthy, wholesome and nutritious foods that support their well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who are learning English as an additional language, do well in their learning. They are resilient and confident individuals who are motivated to explore and learn. Children develop good social skills and show kindness to their friends. Children are developing the skills and attitudes they need for the future and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394260 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 1068946 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 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She works with a co-childminder, and with her husband, who is her assistant, at their home in Bracknell, in Berkshire. The childminder operates five days a week, 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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