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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspected 30 Nov 2018 · published 21 Dec 2018 · URN EY373678

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  • Inspection date verified

    30 Nov 2018

  • Inspectors verified

    Helen Robinshaw

  • Early years verified

    Met

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY373678

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  • OverallMet
  • Early yearsMet

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  • What needs to improve333w+16

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333
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Flesch 40, typical 47
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Findings 2%What needs to improve 46%About the inspection 52%

Full report text

Inspection date 30 November 2018 Previous inspection date 17 September 2013

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is clear about her role and responsibility towards safeguarding and child protection. She understands the importance of managing any welfare concerns, including how to report any concerns to the correct agencies. n The childminder uses information from training, research and other professionals to help her to evaluate her practice and identify her strengths and areas for improvement. n The childminder can discuss how she plans activities that promote children's progress in all areas of their learning and development. She thinks through how to adapt activities to promote children's next steps in learning and their preferences for indoor or outdoor play. n The childminder uses a range of strategies to help engage parents in their children's ongoing assessment and plans to extend their interests. She understands how to monitor and evaluate children's progress in partnership with parents.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder holds a certificate in paediatric first aid and has clear policies and procedures to support children's well-being. She has a secure understanding of how to promote healthy lifestyles and positive, confident behaviour in children.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. Inspection activities n The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation, including policies, suitability checks and training certificates. n The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge and experience of safeguarding and child protection procedures. n The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her experience as an early years

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This provision meets requirements

practitioner. n The inspector took account of the views of children and parents from information provided in their letters.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373678 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10083036 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 6 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 17 September 2013

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The childminder registered in 2008. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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