Childminder EY491454

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 March 2018 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

 The childminder evaluates and monitors her provision and takes action when she identifies areas for further improvement. For example, she is making improvements to the garden so that children have a wider selection of activities to enjoy outdoors.  Children make good progress in learning and development from their starting points. The childminder makes good use of her observations of children at play and identifies children's next steps in learning.  The childminder successfully promotes children's language and communication skills. For example, she sits with children as they play, introducing new vocabulary and repeating words back to them.  Children settle easily and develop a strong attachment with this kind and caring childminder. They are very happy and content in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently track children's progress enough to help her to swiftly identify when a child may need further support for more specific aspects of their learning.  The childminder does not consistently make full use of all opportunities to extend children's understanding and awareness of mathematical concepts, such as shape, space and measure.

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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

 track children's progress more precisely to swiftly identify when a child may need further support and to take their learning to a higher level  increase opportunities and support to help further extend children's mathematical understanding and awareness.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through direct discussion and written feedback provided.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at a selection of relevant documentation.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her role and responsibility to protect children from harm. She has a good understanding and awareness of the signs that would give her cause for concern about a child's welfare. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for children. She completes a daily risk assessment to help identify any potential hazards. The childminder establishes positive relationships with parents. She informs them about their children's progress and the activities they take part in so that they can continue their children's enjoyment and learning at home. The childminder keeps her childcare knowledge up to date. For example, she attends training and reads childcare publications to continually improve the quality of the service she provides to children and their families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She knows each child very well and uses their interests to encourage and support their learning. The childminder plays alongside young children and extends their learning as she encourages them to explore and make sense of their world. For example, she encourages children to experiment to find out what will stick plastic eyes onto their egg shells the best. Through exploration children decide that sticky paper works better than the glue stick. The childminder encourages children to learn about the natural world. For example, children learn how seeds grow and understand that they need water and sunlight.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to understand how they can support their good health. For example, children know why they should wash their hands before eating. They have plenty of fresh air and exercise, walk to and from school and visit parks and play areas. The childminder helps children to learn about others and how to make friends. For example, they regularly attend local playgroups where they learn how to socialise and be considerate towards one another. The childminder ensures she gathers all she needs to know about each child so that she is able to meet their individual care needs effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn, and demonstrate good levels of concentration and enthusiasm as they play. Their ability to listen, maintain attention and follow instructions is developing very well. Children use their imagination well, for instance, when playing with wheeled toys and sea life models. They learn how to independently put their shoes on correctly. Children are learning important skills they need in readiness for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491454 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 1024097 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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. She lives in Sandhurst, Berkshire. She provides care from Monday to Friday, 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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