Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a nurturing and warm environment where children are eager and confident to talk with the childminder, each other and visitors about their play. Children enjoy a wide variety of experiences and show that they are highly motivated in their own play and learning. For example, children ask for cars from upstairs and the guttering from outside so that they can roll their cars down it. Children's behaviour is exemplary and they play exceptionally well together, taking turns and highly enjoying the company of their peers. They listen respectfully to the childminder, who reinforces behavioural expectations regularly. For instance, when children begin to throw sand, the childminder reminds them that is dangerous and sand stays in the pit.

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The provision is good

The childminder has built close relationships with parents, which results in back- and-forth information-sharing about children's learning to support their development. For example, when children come dressed up and parents share that it is due to their interest in the castle they went to visit, the childminder supports this by adding castles and relevant vocabulary to play. As a result, parents report that they have seen great progress since their child started at the setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands how children build on their learning. For instance, at group time, the youngest children have a picture next to their name, whereas the older children have their name only and begin to recognise initial letters. This helps to prepare children for their next stage in learning. n The oldest children are confident in their communication and can easily express their wants and needs, which results in those children accessing a broad curriculum. However, at times, this means that the youngest children do not get the same opportunity to share their needs, as older children dominate play. For instance, when playing with the cars, the eldest children eagerly talk with the childminder while the youngest children are left with little interaction for some time. The childminder does not always fully consider this when planning activities. n Children's behaviour is exemplary and the childminder has consistently high

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expectations of behaviour. She continually discusses with the children the activities in the day and they listen intently and respond positively to adults and each other. When the oldest children begin to move too close to the story that the childminder is reading, she quickly reminds them that they must move back so that the other children can see. The childminder always uses positive language and praise to support children. As a result, children are developing an exceptional sense of right and wrong, and their behaviour is consistently positive and respectful.

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25 May 2022 n Children show a high level of confidence in social situations. For example, children excitedly come to show visitors what they have. Children take turns, cooperate and support each other. For instance, when exploring torches, the eldest children follow the youngest children with the torch and comment on what they can see. As a result, children are highly motivated and have consistently positive attitudes towards their play and learning. n The childminder uses children's interests well to plan the curriculum and give children opportunities to embed new words in a range of contexts. For instance, when children showed an interest in buses, the childminder took the children on a bus, introducing new vocabulary throughout the outing. n The childminder has strong and positive relationships with the parents. From the beginning, she finds out what the children already know and can do, and this supports children and families in the transition to the setting. For example, when

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babies start, the childminder supports them with the home routine at the setting to ensure that they settle well and feel secure. As a result, parents praise the childminder highly for her affectionate, caring and flexible approach. n The childminder keeps her mandatory training up to date and is motivated to improve. However, she does not consistently reflect on her own practice and make the most of development opportunities in order to ensure children's experiences are of the highest quality.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of identifying signs that might indicate that children are at risk of harm. She undertakes training to ensure that she understands how to refer any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder recognises wider safeguarding issues, such as knife crime, and discusses her role in supporting families with radicalisation and bullying. She explains in detail signs of abuse, such as children becoming withdrawn or overly attached. This helps to ensure that the childminder is able to keep children safe from harm.

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should:

n review the planning of activities to ensure that all children, including the youngest, are consistently supported and engaged n continue to use professional development to improve teaching to ensure that children are secure in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2550728 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10221574 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The applicant holds an appropriate level 3 qualification in childcare. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

25 May 2022 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

25 May 2022 regulates and inspects to 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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