Childminder EY446053

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2018 4 May 2017

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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

 Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of children's individual needs. She engages in their play and encourages them to work things out for themselves and keep on trying.  The childminder successfully develops children's very good vocabulary. She engages children in lots of conversation. For example, children remember and talk about safety signs they have seen displayed on cabinets during outings. They explain that the signs say 'keep out' and they must not touch the cabinets because of the electricity.  The childminder forms close caring relationships with children who are happy, settled and secure. The childminder has researched information that has improved her understanding of how to manage children's behaviour effectively. Children are cooperative, well behaved and understand what is expected of them.  The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents to meet children's

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This provision is good

individual needs and provide continuity in their care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not evaluate, adapt and vary activities to promote children's exploration, and challenge their learning and development further.  The childminder has not considered all ways of supporting children to widen their friendships and build on their good social skills.

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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

 evaluate and adapt activities to promote children's exploration, and provide further variety and challenge in all areas of their learning and development  improve opportunities for children to widen their friendships and build on their good social skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector checked the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has met the actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection, which has improved the quality of children's care and learning. She has a good understanding of child protection procedures. She knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare and safety. The childminder completes safeguarding training and attends local authority provider meetings to keep up to date with current issues. The childminder continually risk assesses her premises, activities and outings to keep children safe. For example, she makes sure that children are well supervised at all times, particularly during outings to the river.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately observes children's progress and uses assessments to reduce gaps in their development. For instance, she helps children to develop good physical skills and gain the confidence to 'have a go' during activities. Children confidently tell the childminder that by using the smaller blocks, they will make what they build 'more steady'. Overall, teaching practice is good. The childminder shows children how to do things and joins in their play. She gives children time to become deeply involved in activities and talks aloud to help them think and control what they do. Children become less distracted and develop good concentration. The childminder develops children's understanding of the world. She takes children on walks by the river where they show great interest in watching people fishing. The childminder has improved the opportunity for children to develop skills in using technology. Children confidently use an electronic tablet to draw pictures and play

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She forms close relationships with children who are happy, settled and secure. The childminder successfully develops children's awareness of differences in society. For instance, she provides opportunities for them to listen to stories about the meaning of Diwali. Children use paint and their hands to make patterns that link to the celebrations. The childminder promotes children's good health. She provides plenty of opportunities for children to play outdoors and be active. Children say they love playing in a tree house and on the swings. Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved hygiene procedures. She keeps the floors in her home clean and makes sure children wash their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need for starting school. They are very motivated to learn. They listen attentively to stories and join in with the parts they know. For instance, they confidently identify that chameleons change colour to protect themselves from the sun. Children develop good pre-reading and writing skills. They enjoy using sticks to write letters in mud and snow, and use the letter 'X' to create treasure maps.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446053 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 1107814 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Sandhurst, Berkshire. She operates all year round from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for four-year-old children.?

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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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