Childminder in Bracknell Forest

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and settled in this warm and welcoming setting. They form caring relationships and engage enthusiastically with the childminder as they play with the good range of resources inside and outdoors. This helps children feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

Children make connections as they learn. For example, they spontaneously compare the picture of a stag beetle to the real one they found in the garden. Children gain strength in their hands and larger muscles through a variety of engaging activities. For instance, they carry large containers ready for planting. Children use tools to scoop the soil and carefully plant their flowers. They develop good physical skills. Children demonstrate a positive attitude and enjoy learning. They develop a real love of books and reading. Children listen intently as the childminder reads to them. The childminder reads to children in an animated way. She encourages them to find out about the world around them through books. For example, children find out the different names of insects, such as 'dragonfly'. This supports children's early literacy skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children. She praises them and they behave very well. Children use good manners throughout the inspection, saying 'please' and 'thank you' effortlessly. This helps develop children's positive relationships.

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need to do better?

n The childminder focuses her curriculum on children's social, emotional, communication and language skills and their physical development to support their future learning. She has developed a curriculum which is well planned and builds on what the children already know and enjoy. For example, she recognises when children prefer to learn outdoors and plans challenging activities. This enhances their learning opportunities. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder is mindful that children did not socialise widely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, she provides children with lots of opportunities to mix with other children. Regular visits are planned to the nearby shops, along with other events, so the children can socialise with other adults and their children. This supports children to develop self-confidence and social skills. n The childminder skilfully and effectively supports children's communication and

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language development. She uses every opportunity to model and reinforce language. This helps to promote children's early language and communication skills. For example, the childminder provides narratives during children's play. She uses familiar words and adds new ones, such as 'trowel' and various names

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need to do better?

16 August 2022 of different flowers, to further extend children's vocabulary. n Opportunities to support children's mathematical development are provided regularly. The childminder encourages children to count throughout daily activities. For example, as the children dig holes in the soil to plant flowers, she encourages them to talk about how many plants they will need to fill the holes. Furthermore, young children excitedly search and recognise familiar numbers in the garden. This builds on children's early mathematics skills. n The childminder ensures that parents send healthy meals for children. However, she does not consistently help children to understand the benefits and effects of healthy and unhealthy food on their bodies to the fullest. n Children are growing increasingly independent. They put on their shoes, use the toilet, wash their hands before mealtimes and tidy away their activities when

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finished. These skills help to prepare children for when they go to school. n Partnership with parents is strong. They are complimentary about the quality of care and education offered by the childminder. A good two-way flow of daily communication between the childminder and parents means children benefit from a consistent approach to their learning. Parents feel their children make good progress in their development and thank the childminder for her support. n The childminder evaluates her practice and her setting's needs effectively. For instance, she is currently in the process of further developing her outdoor provision. The childminder undertakes regular training to update her knowledge. Since her last inspection, she has accessed mandatory training, such as safeguarding and child protection. Furthermore, she has undertaken training to develop her practice and understand how this can further prepare children for

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues and is clear about her role and responsibilities to safeguard children. She knows the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder understands the correct procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. She knows to contact the local authority designated officer if she receives an allegation about herself or her family. The childminder makes visual risk assessments and supervises children closely to keep them safe in her home and when they go on outings.

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should:

n consider opportunities to consistently support and extend children's knowledge and understanding of the effect of healthy and unhealthy foods on their bodies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371855 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10248228 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 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 4 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Crowthorne, Berkshire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk in which they discussed the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education and discussed the childminder's practice. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living or working on the premises. n The inspector considered the written views of parents.

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Inspection activities

16 August 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

16 August 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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