McAllister, Elizabeth Clare

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The children are happy and excitedly welcome visitors to the childminder's home. They confidently share their thoughts and ideas and have excellent social skills. Children develop close bonds with the childminder. For example, children quickly go to her when they need comfort and cuddles. The childminder skilfully supports them by talking about how they feel and repeats words such as 'you're so brave'. This helps children to learn how to regulate their emotions.

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The provision is good

The childminder has extremely high expectations of children's behaviour. Children consistently listen to her instructions and respond impeccably. For instance, they happily say 'excuse me' when the childminder is talking and wait patiently for their turn to talk. Furthermore, the childminder expertly teaches children to be respectful to others. For example, she reminds older children to play gently with young babies in the garden. Children go slowly and understand that they need to be careful. Children's behaviour is exemplary, and they have superb manners.

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The provision is good

Children are proud of their achievements and have a strong sense of what makes them unique. For instance, they beam with pride as they show visitors the 'car' they have built. The childminder praises the children, and they smile widely as she sends a picture to their parents to share their work. This helps children to feel confident in their skills and talents.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about teaching children to build respectful relationships and be independent. Her curriculum supports children to have confidence in all that they do. Consequently, children are extremely capable and manage their own needs effortlessly. For instance, children proudly tell the childminder 'I got it' when she offers to help them find their shoes. They have the skills they need for the next stage of learning. n The childminder offers a good language-rich environment. She constantly chats back and forth with children and encourages them to share their ideas. The childminder skilfully introduces new words in children's play to extend their vocabulary. For example, she tells children that it will take 'a lot of engineering' as they play. Children have a wide vocabulary and talk about subjects such as 'cranes' and 'forests' with visitors. They have strong communication and language skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers children a wide range of experiences. She knows the importance of repetition in learning. For example, she reminds children of their previous day's ideas while they build with construction toys. Children persevere and spend long periods of time connecting the pieces the way they want them. They have excellent critical-thinking skills and enjoy designing their toy.

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7 June 2023 However, at times, the childminder does not consistently extend mathematical concepts such as counting to develop children's learning even further. n The childminder promotes children's personal development well. She enthusiastically encourages children to be positive about themselves and what they are good at. For instance, children excitedly share their 'positive cards' they have and discuss how they need to make others smile for that day. The childminder talks with them about how they have made her smile, and children beam with happiness. They feel secure and have a sense of belonging. n The childminder builds close bonds with parents. Parents appreciate the quality interactions that the childminder has with the children. They say that she has good communication. For example, the childminder regularly shares information with parents about their children's learning and development. This helps parents

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to understand what their children know and can do. However, the childminder does not consistently promote home learning with parents to help them support their children further. n Children have exceptional positive attitudes to play and learning. They are highly motivated at all times and eager to join in. For instance, they jump with joy as they help the childminder set up the garden. Children keep trying hard as the childminder teaches them to untie strings. They focus on the challenge and smile as they manage the skill. Later, children quickly offer to put away equipment such as the tunnel and enjoy working with the childminder on the shared task. Children are curious learners who find learning in every interaction. n The childminder recognises the importance of her continual professional development. She is proactive and keeps her knowledge up to date. For instance, the childminder regularly networks with other childminders to share

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good practice. This helps teaching to continually improve over time.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She knows how to spot signs and symptoms of abuse such as families or children who may be at risk of radicalisation. The childminder knows where to report if she has concerns over a child's welfare. She knows the procedures to follow if she receives an allegation about herself or a household member. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments for all outings. She takes pride in teaching children how to keep themselves safe. For example, children know they need to stop at the roadside before crossing. This minimises the risk to children.

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should:

n support children to develop their early mathematical skills and knowledge even

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should:

7 June 2023 further during their play n enhance opportunities for all parents to understand and promote children's learning and development further at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423487 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10289044 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 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 9 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday.

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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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about the children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language skills. n The children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on the children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.

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n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. 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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Inspection activities

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