Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Inspection date 13 March 2019 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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This provision is good

n Children make good progress in the care of the childminder. They demonstrate that they are happy and confident. n The childminder monitors children's outcomes effectively. He uses this information to identify gaps in their development and implements plans to support all children to progress further. n Children play in a safe, clean and well-maintained home. They enjoy a healthy range of meals and drinks, which contributes to their health and well-being. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder works closely with them to help children settle and become self-assured. Parents have daily discussions with the childminder to help ensure that the children's emotional and care needs are met. n The childminder reflects on his provision effectively and is keen to develop and improve continually. For example, he has plans to further develop the outdoor area to make this more stimulating for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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This provision is good

n Occasionally, the childminder does not fully help children to develop their early reading skills. For example, he does not consistently help them to understand how stories are structured and predict what might happen next. n The childminder does not gather enough information about children's prior learning from parents to help to identify what they already know and plan for their next steps from the outset.

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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 support children's early reading skills further, for example by using their interest in stories to increase their awareness of literacy n gather more information about children's prior achievements and abilities from parents when children first start, to help plan for their learning from the outset.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish his understanding of how to safeguard children, and how he monitors their learning and development. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children and considered the impact on their learning. n The inspector took account of the information provided in the childminder's self- evaluation document and written references from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is alert to the possible indicators of abuse and knows what action to take if he has any concerns about a child's well-being. He carries out scrupulous risk assessments to ensure that his home and garden are safe and secure. Regular discussions between the childminder and his co- childminder ensure that they communicate effectively about the plans for the day. He completes regular online research to help keep his knowledge up to date and gain ideas for activities. This helps to sharpen his teaching skills and improve his practice further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are well occupied and consistently engage in a variety of activities which support their interests and promote their learning. For example, children have fun sorting and counting coloured rings into the correct corresponding bowls. The childminder extends older children's learning further, for example by asking them to identify the written number and count the same number of rings. Children show high levels of skill in speaking and listening. For instance, they chat happily to the childminder and talk about their own family experiences, such as celebrating birthdays. Children enjoy the time they spend outdoors and participate in activities to help develop their physical skills. For example, babies show determination as they climb in and out of play vehicles, and older children show good skills in using apparatus such as slides.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build good relationships with the childminder, who has created a warm, welcoming and well-resourced environment. They show high levels of confidence as they explore, investigate and make independent choices in their play. The childminder successfully promotes their health and well-being. For example, children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise as they spend lots of time outdoors in the garden and at local parks. Children's behaviour is good. They understand the rules of the home and are respectful to each other and the childminder. The childminder successfully helps them to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn that they must not approach people or animals that they do not know.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and eager to learn. They successfully develop the skills they need for the future, including pre-school and school. They share and take turns with other children and have a good understanding of routines and behaviour boundaries. Young children are inquisitive and like to try things out for themselves. Older children enjoy listening to stories and show an increasing ability to concentrate well during activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542288 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10090303 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. He operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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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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