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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a well-organised, safe and secure environment. The childminder plans carefully sequenced experiences for children that are age- appropriate and support their learning and development. The childminder uses different teaching strategies to help children learn how to manage their personal needs. For example, children play with dolls and toy potties, and the childminder uses songs and rhymes to encourage children to use the toilet.

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The provision is good

Children are happy and behave well. The childminder models good manners and is kind and courteous in her interactions. As a result, children display these qualities to one another. For example, children are sensitive to their friends' emotional needs and run to fetch their special comforters if they show any signs of distress. Children are keen to talk about what they enjoy most about attending the setting and look forward to spending time with their 'best friends'.

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The provision is good

All children are supported to make good progress and develop a love for stories, books and reading. Children have extensive vocabulary for their age and use this spontaneously during their play. However, they are not consistently given the time and space needed to reflect and respond to questions.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clearly sequenced curriculum, which is devised to support the needs of the children who attend her setting. For instance, children are supported to be ready for their transition to school by becoming familiar with the route, meeting the teachers and developing their independence skills. This eases children's anxieties and builds their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder successfully shares her time and attention with the children in her care. She ensures that all children receive dedicated, focused support to reach their next steps and build on what they already know and can do. For instance, the childminder extends children's knowledge of countries that they have visited on holiday. Children learn about the habitats of animals and traditional foods and stories that are native to the region. This helps to support all children's knowledge and understanding of tolerance and respect for their

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own and others' cultures and faiths. n The childminder plans highly inviting and creative learning experiences. Children remain engaged in activities for significant lengths of time. This provides them with opportunities to think critically and test out their ideas. For instance, children play with animal figures and are able to categorise which are dangerous and usually found in a zoo and which might be seen at a farm. Children demonstrate high levels of engagement and positive attitudes to learning. n Children are provided with ample opportunities to support their physical

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need to do better?

21 March 2023 development. The childminder plans daily walks, visits to parks and outdoor meadows. In addition, children play in the well-resourced garden. The childminder provides a wide range of tools and resources to help children develop their fine motor skills. This supports the muscles required for children's later writing skills. n The childminder has completed a range of training and development opportunities over recent months to update her knowledge and skills. There has been significant improvements in the quality of the childminder's provision since the last inspection. However, the childminder does not yet have systems in place to review the impact of training and development on the outcomes for children. n Parents are happy with the care the childminder provides and remain confident in the quality of education at the setting. They value how they work in partnership to help their children reach their next steps in learning, such as

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potty training and school transitions. n The childminder carries out the required progress checks for children aged between two and three years. These are comprehensive and shared with parents. This provides early opportunities for additional needs and areas of targeted support for children and families to be identified and raised with partner agencies.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding matters. She is aware of risks and indicators of abuse, including domestic violence. The childminder is confident of the steps to take in the event an allegation is made about herself or any other household member. The childminder teaches children to keep themselves safe and discusses risks in the environment, on journeys and of activities. For example, the childminder teaches children about the risks of walking around with scissors and the importance of not accessing the kitchen without supervision. The childminder provides a safe and suitable environment for children, which promotes their well-being.

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should:

n develop teaching strategies to increase opportunities for children to practise their newly acquired vocabulary n review and evaluate the impact of training attended and ensure that the quality of teaching and learning continues to improve to the highest possible level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461855 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10265761 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 2 Date of previous inspection 11 October 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. She operates from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including her aims and rationale for her early years curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

21 March 2023 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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