Childminder in Bracknell Forest

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of developing effective relationships with parents and other professionals. She plans to regularly exchange information about what children need to learn, to provide consistency of care and education. n The childminder knows how to plan a variety of interesting activities for the different ages and abilities of children. She explains how she will provide for children's interests and build on their knowledge and skills. For example, the childminder offers a range of play opportunities to support imaginative play. Children can freely choose books and writing materials to develop their early literacy skills. n The childminder plans to provide numerous opportunities for children to build on their speech and language development. For instance, she explains how she would use mealtimes as a social occasion to reflect on their day. n The childminder understands how to support children to develop a healthy

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lifestyle. For example, she plans to teach children about eating healthily and good oral health. The childminder explains how she plans to walk children to school and give them opportunities to access her garden or local park. n The childminder knows how to support children to develop positive behaviour. For example, she plans to teach them how to negotiate a turn with the resources and respect the needs of others. The childminder understands the importance of helping children develop an awareness of how to treat a person equally, based on their gender, faith or culture. n The childminder is secure in her understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows how to identify children who may be at risk of harm and from radicalisation and extremism. The childminder has procedures in place should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Risk assessment is effective. n The childminder produces a parent and child questionnaire to seek feedback

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This provision meets requirements

about the service provided. This will ensure she continues to meet the needs of her families. The childminder identifies she would like to undertake further training opportunities to support children's emotional well-being.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437851 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10285973 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 6 Date of previous inspection 26 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest. The childminder cares for school and nursery children before and after school. The childminding service is available Monday to Friday term time only, from 7.45am to 8.45am and from 3pm until 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first routine inspection the provider has 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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and talked about how she would use her space and resources to support children's learning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to work in partnership with parents. n The childminder discussed how she would keep children safe. The inspector looked at a sample of documents. This included the safeguarding children's policy and complaints procedure. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she has met the recommendations of her previous inspection.

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Inspection activities

20 April 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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20 April 2023 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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