Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date 13 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder knows the children well. She closely observes and monitors children's learning and responds quickly to their emerging needs. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n Children are curious and enjoy experiences across all areas of learning. They confidently explore and investigate their surroundings and make independent play choices. n Children are happy and secure. They enjoy caring, warm and affectionate relationships with the childminder. n The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well. For example, she engages in conversation with children during activities, which helps to extend their thinking skills. Children are vocal and repeat familiar words and phrases in response to the childminder's warm interactions. n The childminder keeps children safe and secure at all times. For example, she completes robust daily risk assessments to ensure both indoor and outdoor play areas

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not seek detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start, to maximise children's learning at the earliest opportunity. n The childminder has not explored ways to enhance her teaching skills and achieve even better outcomes for children's learning and development.

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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

n seek more initial information from parents about what children already know and can do, to maximise children's learning at the earliest opportunity n explore different ways to enhance teaching practice and achieve even better outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and reviewed the resources with the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder and children during their activities and discussed her observations with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments, and the children's learning and assessment records. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is alert to the possible indicators of abuse and knows what action to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She completes ongoing refresher courses that help to keep her knowledge of child protection up to date, so she can report any concerns quickly. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to strengthen her practice and raise outcomes for children. For example, she has made changes to the environment, which have had a positive impact on children's developing independence and decision-making skills. Parents' feedback is very positive. The childminder shares information on children's ongoing progress, to promote consistency in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children effectively to develop a positive interest in books. For example, as part of their play, children listen intently to stories and confidently imitate animal sounds. The childminder takes opportunities that arise to help children build on their mathematical skills successfully. For example, children learn to count, recognise shapes and find out what happens when they mix colours together. The childminder supports children to feel good about themselves and help build their self-esteem. For example, she celebrates differences and similarities in people, helping children to value others. Children show an early understanding of information technology. For instance, they turn on the compact-disc player and enjoy listening to music.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are energetic and have plenty of opportunities for outdoor play. For example, they enjoy fresh air and experiment with water. Children learn to problem solve, such as successfully connecting water pipes together. Children enjoy regular praise and encouragement from the childminder, which helps to motivate them further. The childminder is an excellent role model. She consistently interacts with sensitivity and kindness to children. The childminder uses mealtimes as an opportunity to talk to children about healthy eating. Water is easily accessible for all children, and they are encouraged to develop their awareness of what to do when they are thirsty.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop strong physical skills. For example, they exercise their small muscles well, such as manipulating dough. As they play, children build good hand-to-eye coordination, which is essential for early writing. For example, they enjoy painting with different materials and focus intently on making patterns. Children are very expressive and actively talk about their drawings. They gain the key skills they need for their future learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500223 Local authority Windsor and Maidenhead Inspection number 10077249 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016, She lives in Windsor. Berkshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round. She holds an appropriate home-based childcare qualification.

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Registers

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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