Childminder, Out-of school day care in Bracknell Forest

This provision meets requirements

Children are extremely happy, confident and independent at this home-from-home setting. As soon as they arrive, after being collected from school by the childminder, they choose and engage in activities together. The childminder listens attentively to children happily talk about their day at school. She also joins in when they hold lively conversations among themselves. They talk joyfully about their home experiences around the table at mealtimes. All children's contributions are valued. Older children readily play with the younger ones as they make up their own games. For example, collectively they organise a dolls' fashion show and decide on who will take on the different roles, such as a judge or a contestant. These fun activities help new children feel safe and comfortable.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder provides children with an organised and interesting environment, where they are able to relax, play alone or together. She recognises that they have had a busy day at school and that some might want to unwind. Children show good manners and understand the childminder's rules and boundaries well. They follow the good example set by the childminder and show respect towards each other. Older children are a positive and calming influence on the younger children. The childminder supports children to self-regulate their behaviour by giving them gentle reminders and encourages them to consider how their actions can affect how others feel. In this way, children's sense of empathy is enhanced.

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n The childminder shows a genuine enjoyment of her role. She works tirelessly to maintain the high quality of care she provides. The childminder seeks out new knowledge constantly to keep herself updated. As part of her teaching role at the local school, she specialises in supporting children with emotional needs. For example, she works with children to help them identify signs when they may feel a bit overwhelmed. At these times, the childminder suggests ways for them to feel better. This helps to promote children's self-belief and gives them successful strategies to enable them to self-regulate. n The childminder encourages children to take ownership of responsibilities she gives them. Children carry out these roles with conviction. They love to do well. For instance, children join in with laying the table in preparation for mealtimes. The childminder enthusiastically praises children for their efforts and celebrates

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their achievements. This recognition gives children a true sense of pride and belonging. n Children are very inquisitive and immerse themselves in the opportunities on offer. The childminder recognises this and poses thought-provoking questions to help children consider ways to solve problems. This is well illustrated when

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17 September 2024 children make magical scenes with stickers that glow in the dark. The childminder asks children to consider the best possible place where the stickers can really glow. Children excitedly go to the cloakroom and are extremely fascinated by the result, shouting out 'Wow. That's so cool'. n The childminder provides real-life experiences to help children understand ways to live a healthy lifestyle. For example, children know that they wash their hands thoroughly before taking part in any cooking activities and prior to eating. The childminder organises activities where children help to make their own meals, such as adding their own toppings to pizza bases. Children choose from a variety of healthy options. The childminder skilfully increases children's knowledge of how these healthy foods positively impact their bodies, such as cheese, which helps to maintain strong bones. In addition, the childminder takes children to the

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local park, where they actively use the large equipment with confidence. These activities increase children's knowledge of how to stay fit and remain in good health. n The childminder takes a keen interest in children's experiences at school. She regularly consults with class teachers from the school the children attend. This two-way communication provides a clearer understanding of children's needs and helps to create a consistent approach to help meet their individual care needs. Parents are also involved in this process and report that messages to and from the childminder and school are received in a timely manner. n Partnerships with parents are strong and effective. The childminder shares ongoing information with parents about their children's experiences with her. She provides parents with information about how to meet children's care needs at home, such as ways to widen their diet. The childminder recognises that by

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working together and sharing relevant information, they can support children more effectively.

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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 the children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540772 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10364179 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 3 Date of previous inspection 29 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder first registered in 2006 and re-registered in 2016. She lives in Crowthorne, Berkshire. She offers care before school on Tuesday and Wednesday from 7.45am to 8.45am and after school on Monday and Tuesday from 3.15pm to 5.30pm, term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder shared with the inspector how she organises her provision and cares for children. n Children and their parents talked to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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17 September 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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