Childminder 105362

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children build strong relationships with the exceptionally kind and caring childminder, who actively nurtures their emotional well-being. They eagerly share resources and activities, showing impressive social skills. The childminder very successfully helps children to settle quickly, keeps them cheerful and encourages positive behaviour. Children rapidly develop the confidence to lead their own play and enthusiastically talk about their favourite resources. They enjoy the warmth and affection the childminder offers, often cuddling up to her while listening to stories. Children act kindly and considerately, and the childminder teaches them how to share. She regularly praises children, which significantly boosts their confidence and self-esteem.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides an exciting and challenging curriculum which incorporates activities that motivate and engage children for a long period of time. For example, children immerse themselves in a post-box puzzle. They concentrate intently as they use skills and knowledge they have gained over time to match coloured shapes to the corresponding slots. As they insert the 'letters' into the box, they demonstrate focus and enthusiasm, engaging in problem solving and practising their fine motor skills. The childminder uses her thorough knowledge of each child's interests and abilities to plan the activity to encourage their thinking skills. Children consider which shape fits each slot and enjoy the sense of achievement when they succeed. The childminder talks to children about what they are doing and engages them in purposeful conversations. She incorporates age-appropriate questions to support children's developing understanding and use of vocabulary. Children also

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engage in a great deal of active play outdoors, which promotes their coordination and helps them to establish healthy lifestyle habits.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is fully committed to ongoing reflection and improvement. For example, she has reviewed her practice to embrace changes to the requirements of the early years foundation stage. The childminder continually updates her skills by attending face-to-face training sessions and completing various online courses. She thoughtfully incorporates fresh ideas, techniques and approaches into her day-to-day practice. The childminder ensures that any assistants that she employs have the skills and knowledge needed to fulfil their roles. As a result, all children benefit from high-quality learning experiences. n The childminder has devised and implements a curriculum that is very precisely targeted to the individual interests and learning needs of all the children in her care. She uses meticulous and ongoing assessment, including the two-year progress check, to identify what children need to learn next. She uses her

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thorough knowledge of how children learn to plan and sequence the activities

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19 September 2025 within the curriculum. As a result, children become highly motivated and successful learners. n Arrangements to support children's mathematical skills are extremely effective. The childminder plans imaginative activities that engage children's interest. For example, she transforms a shape box into a 'mystery box' by wrapping the shapes in foil. As children reach into the box and pick out a foil-covered shape, they eagerly guess its name, such as 'circle', before peeling back the foil to reveal if they were correct. The childminder encourages older children to count the sides of each shape and extends their learning further as she introduces more complex shapes and language, such as a 'hexagon'. n Children benefit from experiences and activities that enrich their understanding of their local community and the wider world. For example, children enjoy regular visits to local shops and the library. In addition, the childminder plans

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activities and reads stories that focus on different cultures, traditions and celebrations. This, along with their wonderful social skills, helps to prepare children for life in modern Britain. n The childminder expertly guides and supports children in managing their behaviour, ensuring they understand what is expected of them. She quickly identifies moments when children may be struggling or need reassurance. The childminder responds with calm and clear guidance, tailored to their needs. For instance, when children become upset or unsure about sharing a resource, the childminder sensitively reminds them why sharing is important. With the childminder's consistent support, children develop very mature social skills. n Partnership working with parents is highly effective. The childminder actively maintains a strong two-way flow of information with parents. She collaborates closely with them to discover each child's abilities when they join her setting.

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This enables her to meet their care and learning needs from the outset. The childminder works with parents to ensure that children's learning continues seamlessly between her setting and home. Parents praise the childminder, stating that she creates a friendly and safe environment.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number 105362 Local authority Bracknell Forest Inspection number 10408037 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 17 Date of previous inspection 23 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Warfield, Berkshire. She operates for 50 weeks of the year, from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She provides government funded childcare. The childminder works with assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas used in the provision. She talked with children throughout the inspection. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk to understand how the setting and curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector undertook a joint observation of an activity and had a discussion. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through verbal and written feedback provided.

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19 September 2025 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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