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 happy, settled and eager to learn at this childminder's friendly and welcoming home. Children are keen to join in with adult-led activities and experiences, which link with their interests. They become engrossed in imaginative play as they build shops with construction bricks and pretend their vehicles are police cars going to help a shopkeeper. The childminder ensures that the toys children enjoy playing with, such as cars and wheeled toys, are easily accessible, encouraging children's independence.

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The provision is good

Children are well-behaved, respectful of others and learn good manners. They learn what makes them unique and show kindness towards their peers. For example, they wait for their turn during a music activity and pass the instruments to their friends.

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The provision is good

Children are familiar with the routines of the day. For example, they know to put on their slippers when they come in from the garden. Children show that they feel safe and secure. They let the childminder know when they are feeling tired and snuggle in for a cuddle. The childminder places mats and blankets in the lounge for children to sleep on. Children confidently find their mat and blanket and are settled by the childminder, falling quickly to sleep.

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The provision is good

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress, as the childminder has a well-planned curriculum. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language well, with specific strategies to support their speaking and understanding. As a result, children are confident and make strong relationships in the setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder collects detailed information about children's routines, interests and stage of development when they first start at the setting. This helps children to settle quickly and helps to make them feel safe and secure. The childminder has a good knowledge of children's development and assesses their progress to identify what to teach next. However, there are occasions when children would benefit from time to engage in child-initiated activities and try things out for themselves. n The childminder provides opportunities that help to promote children's good health. For example, children enjoy opportunities for outdoor exercise. They develop secure physical skills and coordination out in the fresh air. For example, they throw balls into a hoop and learn how to catch. n Children quickly develop a love of stories and books. The childminder animatedly reads to them at regular points throughout the day. Children listen attentively as

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17 November 2022 they appear completely engrossed in his story telling. For instance, children recall their favourite book with the big elephant and the little squirrel. n Children are aware of the routines and rules of the setting. They wash their own hands before mealtimes and take off their coats when entering the setting. However, children are not always able to do things for themselves, as the childminder steps in to help them too quickly. n The childminder reflects on his setting and the experiences he provides for the children in his care. He has clear plans in place for how he wants to extend his provision. For instance, he plans to introduce further resources outdoors, helping children broaden their hand-eye coordination and pretend play. He is committed to his own professional development and builds his knowledge through professional discussion with his co-childminder. He has plans to attend targeted

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training that will further support the children in his care. n Parents compliment the childminder regarding the information he shares about their children's progress and development. They feel involved in their children's learning and express how happy their children are at the setting. The partnership with parents enables children to extend their learning at home. For example, the childminder and parents have worked together to support young children to move on from blended foods to solid. n Children learn about the natural world around them and how to care for living things. For instance, they explore the garden, hunting for bugs, and notice when animals visit the garden. They enjoy learning about the wildlife in their local area and recall a time when they saw a squirrel in the tree. n The childminder extends children language by repeating back words and extending vocabulary for older children. This is helping children begin to

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need to do better?

recognise letter sounds and show an interest in letters. For example, a child initiates a game of 'I spy' and names 'b for ball'. The childminder repeats back, 'b for blue ball'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. He has robust procedures in place to keep children safe and secure in his care. He carries out regular risk assessments to ensure the environment is safe for the children. He is familiar with local safeguarding partnership procedures should he need to refer a concern about children's welfare or in the event of an allegation.

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should:

n further develop children's independence to the best possible level

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should:

17 November 2022 n enhance further the planning and delivery of the curriculum to allow children the opportunity to explore, problem solve and investigate in greater depth.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482784 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10228955 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 10 Date of previous inspection 14 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. He lives in Bracknell and operates from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, throughout the year. He works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder provides funded early years education for children aged two to four years.

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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 effect of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into consideration in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector obtained the views of the parents through conversation and written feedback. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including a first-aid certificate, safeguarding policy and two-year progress check. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the learning intentions for the children. n The childminder and inspector completed a joint observation together. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact this was having on the children.

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Inspection activities

17 November 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

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