Childminder EY486637

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2017 Not applicable

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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

 Children show enthusiasm for the activities and confidently make their own decisions about their play. They demonstrate good social skills, play together and develop strong friendships across a range of ages.  The childminder values the views of parents and children. She uses feedback to help her evaluate and improve the provision for children. For instance, in response to feedback on questionnaires, she keeps a list for children to share their wishes and ideas about activities and meals, and suggestions for new resources they would like.  The childminder regularly observes children while they play so that she knows what they like to do best and can plan activities which motivate them to learn and progress well.  The childminder is extremely kind and caring. She forms positive bonds with children and successfully supports their emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established a good two-way flow of information with the schools children attend, to be able to fully complement the learning and experiences that take place there.  Children do not have access to developmentally appropriate non-fiction books that reflect their interests.

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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

 build on the partnerships with other settings, in particular for children who attend school  develop further the availability of developmentally appropriate non-fiction books that reflect children's interests, so that children can use them to enhance and extend their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and engaged with the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector viewed the spaces, toys and equipment used for childminding purposes, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's policies and self-evaluation.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding procedures that are underpinned by robust policies. She knows how to recognise and report any child protection concerns to help ensure children's safety and well-being. The childminder ensures her premises are safe, clean and orderly. She is proactive in further developing her knowledge and understanding of childcare to improve her skills. For example, she is using the knowledge she gains from training to help her have a greater understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. As a result, she is able to help children manage and recognise their own feelings and emotions more effectively. That said, children's behaviour is extremely good and their manners are impeccable. Children negotiate, share and take turns, and are very respectful of the childminder and of each other. The childminder develops good relationships with parents,

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

which supports continuity of children's care and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder provides a wide and varied range of resources and plans activities which reflect children's current interests and help support their learning at school. For example, she encourages children to count, add and subtract as they look at numbered wooden discs. They write their own names on their artwork and confidently sound out words phonetically. The childminder supports their imaginative play well. For instance, she encourages children to mix their own colours and print their own designs as they make a picture of a fish. She extends the activity to encourage children as they use natural resources, such as celery sticks, to help create their own designs. The childminder uses this opportunity to help children to learn why eating foods, such as celery, are good for their bodies.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder and her family. They have lots of fun and enjoy involving her in their play. Children follow good hygiene procedures and eat heathy meals that the childminder freshly prepares and cooks. Drinking water is constantly available and children learn the importance of drinking plenty, wearing sun protection and keeping cool on hot sunny days. Children confidently pour their own drinks and take care of their own personal care needs independently. They enjoy lots of outdoor play and particularly like playing with the water activities and using the swings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486637 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 1004928 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 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Sandhurst, Berkshire. She operates her service each weekday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, for most of the year.

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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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