Staines, Emma Jayne

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

Children develop a true sense of belonging at this homely setting. They form affectionate bonds with the kind and caring childminder, who places children at the heart of everything she does. In this way, the childminder supports children's happiness, safety and excitement for learning. If children are a little upset, the childminder promptly calms them down with reassuring cuddles. This supports children to feel safe and comfortable.

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The provision is good

The childminder gives generous praise for the smallest tasks and achievements. The curriculum she offers is highly appealing to children and is based on their interests and needs. This helps to motivate children to remain engaged in activities of their choice. For example, children use the mini cooking equipment in the role play kitchen. They pour make-believe mixtures into a frying pan and use the spatula to carefully flip over the 'food'. The childminder applauds children's imaginative thinking, which helps to raise their self-esteem and confidence. These celebrations also contribute positively to children's good behaviour.

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The provision is good

One of the key strengths is encouraging children to take on roles of responsibility. The childminder supports this by maintaining clearly established routines and expectations. For instance, she asks children to tidy away their toys once finished with. They do this willingly and often without being prompted. Children impressively remember to stack away their books after browsing through them. This illustrates that children love to do well and complete tasks by themselves.

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need to do better?

n The childminder actively seeks and completes training to support her professional development. For example, to enable the early identification of any delays in children's development, the childminder recently completed training for special educational needs and disabilities coordinators. Her improved knowledge continues to benefit children to receive the early support they need in a timely manner. The childminder fosters productive relationships with external professionals, such as the local authority early years advisers for further support if needed. In this way, all children make good progress from their starting points. n The highly experienced childminder focuses strongly on children's emotional security and character development. She helps children understand what makes them unique. For example, the childminder keenly observes children who spontaneously start singing their favourite nursery rhymes in tune. The

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childminder and children bounce up and down to the beat. These children love to perform and their creativity is greatly encouraged. n The childminder creates an exceedingly language-rich environment. For instance, she enthusiastically shares books that children bring to her. Children

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need to do better?

25 September 2024 listen with intent, as the childminder introduces new words and phrases. This helps to support their vocabulary growth. Children continuously make links to their previous learning experiences. They demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of words, such as when they say 'up' and 'down' when they move their toys in these directions. n The childminder plans a well-balanced curriculum and offers children a broad range of interesting activities that are child-directed and adult-led. She recognises the importance of allowing children the time and space to practise and consolidate what they have learned. Children happily lead their own learning. The childminder makes observations to assess what they know and can do. She uses this information to identify appropriate next steps in their development. However, on occasions, the childminder's planned activities are not always carefully thought out or delivered in a more targeted way to enable each

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child to reach their full potential. n A wealth of trips and outings in the local community enhance children's real-life experiences. They enjoy visits to parks, woods and playgroups. Children climb and balance on trees, showing good physical control. Their social skills improve when they share and take turns in larger groups. However, the childminder's programme of learning does not help to expand children's knowledge of the different cultures, religions and traditions represented in her setting and beyond. Consequently, children are not always given opportunities to consider the similarities and differences between their own and others' ways of life. n Partnerships with parents are strong and effective. Parents build trusted and supportive relationships with the childminder. They are especially impressed with the genuine care and close attention the childminder gives their children. The childminder shares photos and videos of children's 'wow' moments. This has led

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need to do better?

to parents using similar ideas at home to support their children, such as using a timer to help children understand how long they need to brush their teeth for. This combined effort helps children's continuous learning.

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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 refine the planning, organisation and implementation of adult-led activities in a more focused way to further support individual children's progress n extend opportunities for children to learn about the diverse world they live in and develop an appreciation for different cultures, traditions and religions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459492 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10364208 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 12 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 30 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She works with her husband, who is registered as a co-childminder. The childminder works Monday to Friday, from 8am to 4pm, term time only. The childminder is eligible to receive funding to provide free early education to children aged nine months to four years. She 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 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 quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

25 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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Inspection activities

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