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 provides an inviting and secure environment. She builds strong bonds with children, and they demonstrate how secure they feel in her company as they seek cuddles and reassurance from her. The childminder introduces play and learning opportunities that build on children's skills, particularly their physical development, socialisation, and communication. For example, children enjoy exploring the play cooker and pretending to cook. They happily hit a xylophone with their hands and feet to create music, and attempt to put pieces into an inset puzzle to create a butterfly. Throughout these activities, the childminder talks with the children, builds on their vocabulary, praises their achievements, and boosts their confidence. As children play, the childminder reinforces their awareness of how to play safely and what is expected of them. She encourages children to have good manners, share, and take turns.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well, what they enjoy, and their interests. She provides resources, and plans activities, that build on the skills they need to support their ongoing learning. Children explore different textures and their creativity. For example, they use glue and paint to make pictures, play with sand and water at group sessions, and collect leaves and sticks on nature walks. The childminder uses activities such as these to build on their physical skills, social interactions, and communication. Children are making good progress in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates that she knows the children and the areas of learning well. She makes good use of her knowledge to provide a curriculum that engages children, builds on what they know, and targets their next steps in learning. n The childminder ensures that the resources and activities provided meet the differing developmental ages and stages of the children in her care. She carefully considers how each child can gain the most from her interactions with them, and what additional opportunities she can provide, such as attending different toddler groups to build on their social interactions and confidence. n Children develop a good awareness of what is expected of them. They learn to respect each other from an early age. The childminder supports young children to share their feelings, develop good manners, and be kind to others. She acts as a positive role model. n The childminder develops positive partnerships with parents. She provides them

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need to do better?

with a lot of information about their child's day and development. The childminder shares information with parents verbally and in messages, daily diary entries, and progress assessments. This helps them to be aware of what

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need to do better?

12 March 2024 their children are doing and how they can further support children at home. n The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe. She carries out risk assessments and makes alternative use of outdoor space as she has assessed her garden as being not currently safe for the younger children. The childminder helps children to learn to identify risks themselves and develop skills to keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches children how to safely negotiate steps and stairs. n Children receive encouragement from an early age to try to complete tasks for themselves, such as feeding themselves, putting their socks back on, and hanging up their coats. They develop a positive attitude to learning and happily attempt tasks in their play. They receive verbal encouragement and guidance from the childminder. Children, from an early age, are building good personal independence skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's communication, emotional, social, and physical skills. She encourages them to explore and experiment. She is aware of what children like to do and areas where they require more support. The childminder identifies emerging gaps in learning, and shares these with parents. However, currently, the childminder has yet to identify the best teaching strategies to help her to best support children's unique and emerging needs. n Children participate in weekly experiences in the local community and learn about other cultures and countries throughout the year. The childminder ensures that she helps children to gain the skills they will need for their next stage of education.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n focus professional development more precisely on gaining further skills and knowledge to enhance the support for children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492816 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10317228 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 3 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Sandhurst, Berkshire. The childminder works Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, for most weeks of the year. She is eligible for funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they 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 saw feedback from parents during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

12 March 2024 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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