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 offers a welcoming and inclusive homely environment. She is supportive of children's independence. For example, the childminder encourages children to make choices about where to play and what to play with. Children enjoy their activities alongside various outings arranged by the childminder that broaden their interests. Children show clearly that they feel happy and content in the childminder's care. They have a warm bond with her. Babies, for example, demonstrate their bonds as they enjoy cuddles, especially after waking from a nap. They childminder is consistent in the messages she gives in regard to behaviour and positive attitudes to learning. Children show understanding of these expectations and are keen to learn.

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The provision is good

The childminder is confident about how she plans her curriculum. She is mindful to assess what children can already do and anything they struggle with. She knows the importance of building on the knowledge children have already acquired to help them embed learning further. For example, children show they can recognise two- dimensional shapes and are learning how to identify three-dimensional shapes. They confidently identify a square and a triangle as shapes. Children learn new terms, such as 'sphere' as they play with balls and 'cube' as they play with boxes.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is keen to ensure that she helps children to meet their potential. For instance, she places a high focus on language, including for children speaking English as an additional language, and for any children where language is delayed. She makes sure she communicates effectively and clearly during play to promote this. The childminder has used further training, for example, in early language, to reinforce her knowledge and confidence further. n The childminder interacts effectively during play in order to motivate children's interests and engagement. For instance, during a shopping game with a basket of toy food items, the childminder uses picture cards to help children match up the produce. She gives encouragement if children struggle, but knows the importance of allowing children time to think. Children proudly identify items such as peppers and ice-cream. n Babies demonstrate emotional security in the childminder's care. She

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need to do better?

understands their routines and for instance, lets them sleep according to their needs. Babies wake refreshed and happy. They thoroughly enjoy watching older children play. The childminder encourages children's free choices for play, and has a broad selection of good quality toys and resources. However, at times she is not as confident to let babies develop their independence and physical abilities further. For example, she sometimes does not fully extend opportunities for babies to explore freely and show curiosity both indoors and outside.

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need to do better?

25 June 2024 n The childminder encourages children's language well. For instance, children enjoy singing rhymes. They are confident to join in with words and actions they already know. Children also enjoy attending a local group for rhyme time, which, for instance, promotes their language development further. n Children are motivated to play and keen to show what they can already do. For example, children enjoy completing an alphabet puzzle and sounding out the letters with the childminder's help. n The childminder promotes positive behaviour well. She is consistent with the messages she gives and children respond to gentle reminders happily. Older children show respect for babies. They are very gentle and careful as they play alongside the youngest of children attending. n The childminder encourages healthy lifestyles. For instance, she offers regular opportunities to play outdoors. Children learn the benefits of exercise and fresh

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air as they play and perfect skills, such as rolling, kicking and throwing balls. The childminder encourages children's independence for hand-washing prior to eating. Snack and meal times are sociable learning experiences. For example, the childminder helps the children to count how many red or green grapes they have. n Partnerships are established effectively. Good links are in place between the childminder, parents and other professionals who share the care of children. Parents are positive about the care their children receive. They state that the childminder explains the curriculum and the progress their children make. They add that children, including babies settle very well.

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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 strengthen support for babies to enable them to choose to be curious, explore, play and learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292567 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10346995 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 2 Date of previous inspection 31 August 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Bracknell, Berkshire. She works Monday to Wednesday, from 8am to 6pm, for most weeks of the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two.

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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 discussed her curriculum with the inspector. She explained how she plans and assesses children's learning. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during their play. n The childminder discussed how she works in partnership with other professionals who share the care of children attending. n The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder to assess her understanding of all aspects of safeguarding matters.

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Inspection activities

25 June 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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Inspection activities

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