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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being well. Children settle quickly and develop secure friendships. They have a strong sense of belonging, feel safe and are happy. Children enjoy engaging in imaginative play. For example, they pretend to make rockets for the childminder with bricks. Children of all ages move confidently around the childminder's home and make decisions about what they want to do. Children behave well.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a good role model and gently reminds children to follow expected rules and boundaries. This helps them to develop positive behaviour, such as tidying up after themselves and taking turns. Children engage in the activities on offer, which often trigger their curiosity. For example, babies smile and giggle as they enjoy exploring instruments and the sounds they make. Young children show determination as they work out how to make the train track fit together. Children take great delight in sharing their learning with the childminder. This helps build on their self-esteem and prepares them well for the next stage of their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages children's early love of reading. Children freely select from a wide range of books to sit and read with the childminder. She reads with animation and enthusiasm. Children snuggle up to the childminder while looking at their favourite stories. They help to turn the pages and gasp in anticipation of what might happen next. n The childminder notes the importance of training. She has started to establish an effective programme of professional development. She uses this to inform her practice, such as understanding her responsibilities to keep children safe. n Partnership working is good. The childminder establishes secure links with other childcare professionals. She shares good practice and links well with the local authority. Parents receive information to help support their children's learning at home. This contributes to a united approach to support children's development.

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need to do better?

n Young children make effective progress with their speech and language. They have numerous enjoyable opportunities to build on and widen their vocabulary. Children enthusiastically join in the actions as they take part in singing familiar nursery rhymes. They use single words and clearly repeat words modelled by the childminder, which helps children to find their voice. n Overall, the childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She knows children well and adapts her teaching to support their individual interests and age. However, the childminder does not consistently use opportunities that arise to extend children's learning from what they already know and can do. n The childminder makes good use of local community resources to extend children's learning. Children enjoy weekly visits to take part in music and rhyme

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need to do better?

31 October 2023 sessions. This provides them with opportunities to be sociable and build secure friendships, for example, as they play alongside others, learning to share and take turns. n Parents say that their children love the time they spend with the childminder and they appreciate the home-from-home environment. They explain how their children love playing with all the toys and getting involved in many different activities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's home is safe and secure. The childminder can recognise the possible indicators of abuse. She is confident with the procedures to follow to act on any concerns about a child's welfare. She regularly updates her training in this area. The childminder completes daily risk assessments to help her keep children safe in her home and on outings. She has completed paediatric first-aid training and has policies and procedures in place for the safe administration of medication and for any accidents.

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should:

n continue to develop teaching skills to the highest level so all children receive consistent learning opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538999 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10304385 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 18 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Crowthorne, Berkshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday throughout the year.

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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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views on the childminder's setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

31 October 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

31 October 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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