Waistell, Racheal Ann

Inspection date 28 August 2018 Previous inspection date 30 November 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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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This provision is good

n Children have strong relationships with the childminder. They are settled and happy, and show high levels of self-confidence and emotional well-being. n The childminder knows the children well and assesses their development closely. She effectively plans for their next steps in learning and successfully engages them in a wide variety of activities. Children make good progress from their starting points. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder has developed effective arrangements to share details of children's learning with them. These positive relationships provide continuity in children's care and learning, so that their needs are met successfully. n Children develop skills that prepare them well for their future learning, including pre- school and school. For instance, they follow instructions and complete routine tasks independently.

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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 increase opportunities for young children to develop a greater awareness of shapes and patterns, to help to enhance their mathematical understanding further n continue to support young children to understand why some behaviours are not acceptable, to help them to develop high levels of self-control.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children, and assessed the impact these has on the children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector asked the childminder questions relating to children's development and her understanding of the safeguarding requirements. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by the children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is effective in evaluating her service. She gains the views of parents to determine what works well and to establish any areas for improvement. Since her previous inspection, the childminder has developed the way in which she assesses children's learning, to enable her to identify any emerging gaps and plan additional support to help children catch up quickly. She has good links with other settings children attend, such as nursery and school. They share information and work well together to help children to make good progress. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is alert to the possible indicators of abuse and has a good understanding of what to do if she has concerns about the well-being of a child. She makes good use of information sharing with other professionals, including other childminders, to help sharpen her teaching skills and gain ideas for activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of easily accessible resources to enable children to choose independently what they would like to do. Children enjoy their time outdoors and have plenty of opportunities to develop good physical skills. For example, toddlers climb the steps of a slide and slide down with confidence. As children explore and investigate the world in which they live, the childminder follows their spontaneous interests to help extend their learning further. For example, when they find an insect and comment that it is a bug, she explains to them that it is called a beetle. Young children's development in communication and language is good. The childminder promotes this aspect of children's learning very well. For example, she asks them a good number of questions, to help encourage their language and thinking. Pre-school children confidently recall past experiences as well as talk about forthcoming events.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is conscientious about keeping children safe. She completes regular assessments of the environment to eliminate any possible risks. She encourages children to learn about keeping themselves safe. For instance, when toddlers use a slide, she reminds them that they must hold onto the rail and sit down at the top. Children have good opportunities to learn about the importance of leading healthy lifestyles. They enjoy nutritious snacks, and have plenty of fresh air and exercise through visits to the local parks and play areas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop good independence and complete simple tasks for themselves. For instance, they pour their own drinks at snack time. Pre-school children recognise their written name and use writing materials to make marks and record ideas as they play. They cooperate well with others and concentrate well during self-chosen activities. Toddlers interact well with other children, such as when they chase each other around the garden and giggle with excitement and pleasure.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388308 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10061684 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 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 30 November 2015

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The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. She operates all year round, between 7.30am and 6pm on Monday to Thursday, and from 8am to midday on Friday.

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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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