Childminder 119011

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 December 2017 15 May 2015

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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 a homely and welcoming environment, and children feel valued and part of the family.  The childminder offers plenty of opportunities for children to get fresh air and exercise. For example, they explore local woodland and enjoy building dens.  The childminder monitors children's progress and identifies areas where children need extra support with their learning. She considers her practice when helping children fill gaps in their development, such as when she models good communication to support children to develop their speaking skills as she reads stories to them.  Children make good progress with their personal and social development. For example, they learn to meet their own personal independence skills independently at a young age and feel confident to express their needs at the setting.  Children learn to use early mathematical language well. For instance, they count pots

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This provision is good

then fill them with water, discussing which are bigger and smaller.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use all opportunities to teach children about the differences between themselves and others in society.  Activities are not always planned considering children's individual learning styles and interests, to enhance children's concentration and participation when learning.

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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

 extend the range of resources, activities and opportunities available to help children learn about cultural diversity and the differences between themselves and others in society  consider children's individual learning styles and interests when planning activities to maximise their participation and concentration as they play and learn.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's training records, children's progress records and policies.  The inspector assessed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection.  The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that children use.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and invited her to evaluate an activity.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The highly experienced childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She confidently describes any indicators that could mean a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows whom to go to if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has addressed recommendations from her previous inspection, such as developing print around her setting to enhance children's understanding that print carries meaning. The childminder evaluates her service well and works closely with her local authority adviser to help her make sure she meets the requirements of the early years foundation stage.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children well about risks in the environment. For example, they learn about road safety as they do the daily trip to pre-school, and learn to avoid spiky plants when they explore outdoors. The childminder plans activities which effectively develop children's early literacy skills. For example, she reads books to children who listen well, then helps them create a list of things they would like for Christmas. The childminder teaches children about where their food comes from, such as when they grow strawberries and peas in her garden. The childminder has strong links with the local pre- school that children attend. She works in partnership with them to support children who need specialist intervention, ensuring adequate services are planned for.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment for children. They confidently access a good variety of toys independently. The childminder supervises children well, letting them play independently and intervening when she sees an activity could be extended further. For example, children play with a train set and work well as a group to create a track. The childminder intervenes to help them consider whether they need a longer track, curved pieces or straight pieces, extending their vocabulary during these discussions. The childminder forms secure attachments with children. They develop a good understanding of daily routines and behave well. Parents speak highly of her service. They report she helps children well with transition to school and she is flexible meeting their changing needs for education and wrap-around care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn early mathematical language, such as on their many outings when they count stairs and discuss the size of objects. Younger children enjoy making marks during activities and this support them in developing the muscles they will need to write, such as when they draw with giant chalks. Children learn to eat and use their cutlery independently. Children develop the skills needed for their next stages in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 119011 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 1089211 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1988. She lives in Bracknell, in Berkshire. The childminder works Tuesday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm, 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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