Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2017 6 October 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 childminder's home is very warm and welcoming. Children eagerly explore the activities and select with what they would like to play. They are very happy and confident, and show good levels of self-confidence and emotional well-being  Children learn the skills that will help them in the future, including school. For example, they complete simple tasks, such as tidying toys after play, and independently manage their personal care routines.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans a range of activities based on their interests. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children demonstrate high levels of confidence in speaking and listening. The childminder places a very good emphasis on helping children to develop language and communication. Children chat happily with her about current and past experiences.  The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date. For example, she completes research

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This provision is good

online and shares information with her assistant and other childminders. This helps her to gain ideas for activities and helps to sharpen her teaching skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide children with a wide range of opportunities to use drawing and writing materials to record their ideas.  During everyday activities, the childminder misses some opportunities to support children to learn about shapes and measurement.

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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 more opportunities for children to choose to record their ideas through drawing and writing  further develop teaching skills to help support children to learn about shapes and measurement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she supervises her assistant.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children, and considered the impact this has on their learning.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she keeps the children in her care safe.  The inspector viewed documents, such as the paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular training and has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures, which enables her to safeguard children. She is very conscious about safety and the supervision of the children in her care. She evaluates her provision well. She seeks the views of the parents, children and her assistant to help develop further. She works closely with the schools that children attend. For instance, when children move to school, she shares information on the children's development. This ensures that there is a consistent approach to children's learning and care. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder gives them daily feedback and keeps them well involved in their child's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supervises her assistant well. She gives him guidance and suggests how he can develop activities. For example, what resources to provide to meet the children's current interests. The childminder takes time to listen to what children have to say and asks them questions to extend their thinking even further. For example, when looking at books, the childminder talks to them about caterpillars. She asks them what a caterpillar will turn into. Children accurately identify that it will turn into a butterfly and show a good awareness of the different characteristics of living things.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides structure and routine, and sets clear boundaries to promote positive behaviour. Older children have contributed to agreeing on the 'ground rules'. These include being kind to others and respecting others' views and beliefs. Children are aware of the possible consequences for not following these, such as spending a short time away from the other children. Children show high levels of respect and tolerance, and their behaviour is good. The childminder encourages the children to have an awareness of risks. For instance, she talks to them about how broken glass outside of the school had to be swept up to prevent children from harming themselves. Children show a good awareness of the importance of keeping themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn a good range of skills that will help them at school. They are happy and confident, and show a strong drive to learn. They enjoy using their imaginations while acting out familiar role-play scenarios. For example, they pretend to clean the surfaces before pretending to a cook a meal, and share their ideas with the childminder. Children are encouraged to count as they play and can identify which groups of objects have the most and which have the least.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 118984 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 1070181 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1988. She lives Bracknell, Berkshire. She provides care from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder works with an 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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Telephone number

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