Childminder in Bracknell Forest

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates how she plans the environment around children's interests to enable them to engage in play and learn and develop. She describes how she focuses on children's independence and getting them ready for school. The childminder talks about how she aims to offer an inclusive setting and fully supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and English as an additional language. n The childminder discusses how she provides a safe and secure environment for children to thrive. She explains that she offers children plenty of opportunity to get fresh air and exercise. For example, this would include playing in the back garden, using the large green space opposite her house and walking to and from school. n The childminder states how she ensures children behave well in her setting. For example, she discusses how she asks children to help create the rules and expectations. She explains that she places great importance on manners and

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This provision meets requirements

showing respect to peers and each other. n The childminder demonstrates how she ensures her early years knowledge is up to date, such as by attending regular training. For example, she has completed courses including the new inspection framework. The childminder has valid public liability insurance as required. n The childminder has a confident knowledge of safeguarding and her roles and responsibilities with regards to child protection. She confidently describes possible signs of abuse and knows who she can escalate a concern to. The childminder has a comprehensive safeguarding policy and a list of contact details she can easily access when needed. n The childminder has an effective partnership with parents. She works closely with them to ensure all children in her care make good progress. The childminder communicates well with parents. For example, she gives them feedback at drop off and pick up, about their children's day and any identified

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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 118984 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10288868 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 0 Date of previous inspection 3 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1988. She lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. She provides care from 8am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, term time only.

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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 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 these are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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