Childminder EY461066

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 March 2017 25 November 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 developed secure relationships with children and is responsive to their needs. Children are confident and show a strong sense of security.  The childminder effectively supports children's language and communication skills particularly well in a range of ways. For example, he models language clearly, describes what children do and gives lots of praise to encourage children's ideas.  Children benefit from an effective learning programme. The childminder carries out regular assessments of children's progress. He plans suitably challenging activities and learning experiences that reflect their interests and abilities.  The childminder is generally reflective of his provision. For example, he looks for ways to improve his setting, including gathering feedback from parents and noting what interests the children have, before planning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to share detailed information about children's learning and development priorities with parents and other settings that they regularly attend.  The childminder does not focus sharply on further developing his professional development and teaching skills, to help raise children's attainments to the highest possible level.

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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

 strengthen the way that information about children's learning priorities is shared with parents and other settings that they attend, to make those partnerships even more effective  make better use of professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge of teaching and learning practices even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder, discussed learning activities, and assessed the quality and impact of teaching on the children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including the childminder's policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of the parents' views through their written comments.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates his child protection training and has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms that may cause concern about a child's welfare. He has up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding matters. For example, he thoroughly understands the importance of monitoring children's attendance to help ensure their safety. In addition, the childminder understands and implements secure policies to keep children safe. He identifies potential hazards in his home and when out on trips. The childminder is positively regarded by parents, who are very happy with the care and learning opportunities he provides. The childminder skilfully plans a range of activities to support children to enjoy positive learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and monitors children's progress well. He adapts his planning effectively to respond to any emerging gaps in children's learning. Children thoroughly enjoy investigating, such as exploring rolling cars down a pipe. The childminder talks to them and asks questions, in order to further develop their thinking and learning. Children enjoy playing in the garden with sand and demonstrate good concentration skills. For example, they eagerly explore the textures they create with various tools, such as mini spades, cups and different vehicles. The childminder skilfully introduces aspects of early mathematics, such as numbers, shapes and measurement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care. They learn to make choices and express themselves. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment. He takes care to get to know each child's personality, interests and home routines. He is a good role model and encourages children to learn about their own safety and positive behaviour. The childminder helps to support children's good health and well- being effectively. For example, children have regular opportunities for exercise and the childminder plans healthy snacks and meals for them. The childminder knows how to enhance children's learning experiences. For example, children enjoy playing in the garden and the childminder takes children to a variety of venues in the community to extend their outdoor physical activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They develop good social skills and learn to be independent. They participate in activities with enthusiasm. Children are developing the necessary skills they need for their future learning, including school. For example, they practise their counting skills and develop their use of mathematical language, while exploring and comparing the speed of different toy cars.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461066 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 1063447 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. He lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. He operates his childminding service from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, 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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