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 Met

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The provision is good

The childminder is friendly and welcoming to the children. Children enter the home with confidence and demonstrate a sense of belonging and trust. The childminder knows children well and respects and values them as individuals. Children feel safe and secure. The childminder has high expectations for the children and the care they receive.

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The provision is good

Children are happy, competent learners. The childminder enters the children's world and encourages them to be creative and explore their ideas and thoughts. For instance, the childminder and the children engage in role play with the babies and doctors kit together. They pretend that the baby is unwell, and they are doctors who take care of the baby to make it better. During their imaginative play, the childminder asks the children questions to prompt their thinking. The shared role-play experience gives children confidence to make-believe by pretending and they become expressive in their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to be kind and thoughtful to those around them. She reinforces positive behaviour and is generous when she praises the children. The childminder plans activities that support children to recognise the positive impact that doing nice things for others has. For example, the childminder and the children enjoy a cooking activity, and the children make cookies to give to their families and friends. The children show pride in their kindness and develop a positive sense of self.

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need to do better?

n The childminder failed to notify Ofsted of significant incidents as required. However, she now demonstrates a secure understanding of her responsibility to ensure that Ofsted is informed of any future incidents. Ofsted does not intend to take any action on this occasion. n The childminder has created a well-considered curriculum that supports the children's learning. She recognises what she wants children to learn and fully understands how to support them to improve their knowledge to achieve intended goals. Children have access to learning in all areas of development. They are supported to gradually move forward in their learning, and they make good progress. n The childminder uses assessment well and makes accurate evaluations of the children's learning. She effectively shares information to ensure that those who know the children best have a good understanding of where children are at in their development. The childminder uses her assessments to identify specific

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need to do better?

areas of learning that could be enhanced to support the children's learning further. This helps children to grow with confidence.

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need to do better?

11 August 2023 n Children have developed a love of books. They will independently select books and they handle them respectfully and with care. They hold books the correct way and turn the pages one by one. The childminder reads to children in a way that draws them into the story and captures their imaginations. Children are developing strong literacy skills and an understanding that print carries meaning. n The childminder fully engages in children's play. She plans activities that children thoroughly enjoy and teaches them new skills. She gives clear instructions, for instance, she shows them how to use big tweezers to pick up different coloured buttons. They focus on this together and the childminder encourages the children to persist when challenges occur. However, she does not always recognise when children would benefit from the freedom to explore and independently practise these skills. This does not offer the best support for

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need to do better?

children to consolidate their learning. n Children learn the importance of good hygiene. The childminder regularly reinforces why it is important to wash your hands after using the toilet and before eating food. She explains to the children the significance of this to keep yourself safe and well. Children have strong foundations for self-care skills and develop good hygiene practice. n The childminder has robust systems in place to ensure that the environment is safe and suitable for the children. She is watchful for any hazards that could present harm to children and seeks to minimise or eradicate any risk. n Parents are grateful for the kindness, care and education their children receive while being with the childminder. They express that they can communicate freely with the childminder and share any concerns if they have them. Effective parent partnership work creates a culture of respect. This has a positive impact

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes regular training to ensure that she has embedded her knowledge of child protection and how to keep children safe. She fully understands her role and responsibility to protect the children's welfare. The childminder is vigilant for signs and indicators that could suggest a child is suffering from abuse. She would share her concerns with the correct authorities, and she explains the importance of responding swiftly to any concerns. The childminder has a well- thought-out procedure to act quickly and leave the property in the event of a fire. She ensures that all exits are clear, and would act appropriately to evacuate as safely as possible.

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should:

11 August 2023 n strengthen the support and encouragement for children to reflect on and apply what they have learned.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373678 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10304076 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 4 Date of previous inspection 30 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure those are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff/the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

11 August 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

11 August 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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