Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 October 2017 17 October 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 makes accurate observations and tracks children's progress. She identifies any gaps in children's learning and makes plans to effectively close those gaps. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder plans a good variety of activities that links to children's interests and supports their next steps in learning. For example, she shows children how to use crayons and explores different ways to encourage their early writing.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments and supervises children well to support their well-being. She has implemented good systems to ensure children's safety. For example, when visiting the park or exploring woodlands.  The childminder evaluates and reflects on her provision well. She knows areas that require improvement, such as providing further opportunities for children to explore similarities and differences.  Parents are complimentary about the care their children receive. They are provided

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This provision is good

with information about their children's day and exchange ideas about their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed links with other early years providers to extend children's ongoing progress, such as by sharing information.  The childminder does not regularly explore further ways to extend her already good knowledge and skills to improve the quality of teaching to an outstanding 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

 develop further links with other early years settings children attend to share information about children's progress, and use this to plan for their individual learning  build on opportunities for professional development to raise the quality teaching to the highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interaction during activities and assessed the impact of this on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about self-evaluation.  The inspector engaged with children during the inspection.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, such as safeguarding, medication, incidents and accident procedures.  The inspector took account of parents' views through their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge current by researching latest guidance on wider safeguarding issues. The childminder gains written consent from parents before administering medication. She has made significant improvements since her last inspection. The childminder carefully monitors children's progress. This includes conducting a progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder has improved the environment she provides for children, such as adding decking to the garden so they can play outside in all weathers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports young children's learning effectively. She helps children become confident talkers. For example, she builds on their vocabulary by modelling language and encourages them to talk about what they are doing. She encourages children to have an interest in books. They readily choose their favourite books and cuddle up together for a story. They talk about the animals in the story and where they may live. This helps to support children's communication skills. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to extend their imaginative play. For example, as young children act out familiar scenarios when playing with baby dolls. Children actively include the childminder in their play and are beginning to share their experiences with others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder welcomes young children warmly into her home. She develops close and trusting relationships with them to support their emotional well-being. The childminder is a very calm influence. Children feel safe, approach the childminder with confidence and behave extremely well. The childminder encourages children to take on responsibilities, such as helping to tidy up after they have finished playing. Children develop good physical skills and confidently explore as they dig in sand, pour water into and out of containers and ride vehicles around the garden. A good range of nutritious snacks and homemade meals helps to support children's effective growth and development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children are eager to learn and show curiosity and interest. They grow in independence and make confident choices about their play. For example, they choose between activities and decide if they want to play inside or outside. Children develop skills, such as perseverance, as they play. They learn mathematical skills; for example, identifying numbers, counting, size and shape. Children quickly gain the skills they need for their future learning and move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418365 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 1107751 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 6.30pm, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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