Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2015 31 October 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder listens carefully to, and communicates clearly, with children. This attention supports children in developing their communication and language skills well.  A wide variety of toys and resources are accessible to children. This enables children to make choices in their play that support their individual interests.  The childminder plans a wide range of enjoyable activities for children, which helps them to make good progress in their learning and development.  Children behave very well and play co-operatively. Older children help and encourage younger children during activities.  Children form strong relationships with the childminder, so they are very happy and settled in the childminder's home. She meets their care needs effectively.  The childminder forms effective partnerships with parents and other early years settings. These help provide continuity in children's learning, development and care.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a clear drive to improve. She takes into account the views of parents, children and other educational professionals when evaluating her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of mealtimes as opportunities for teaching, such as to help children to understand the importance of a healthy diet.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 make the most of mealtimes as teaching opportunities, including helping children to understand the importance of healthy foods and exercise.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities, including a snack time, and their interaction with the childminder both indoors and in the garden.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection that included asking about the assessment methods and provision for children's creative development.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector sampled documentation including children's learning journals, planning documents, and policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder makes regular observations of children to assess their progress. She uses this information effectively to plan what individual children need to learn next across the areas of learning. The childminder has thoughtfully organised a wide selection of resources in low-level trays. This arrangement allows children to make independent choices in their play. This helps them learn independently and means they enjoy what they do. The childminder speaks clearly so children understand her. She joins in their activities and extends their vocabularies. For example, when preparing for a 'tea party', the childminder taught children basic mathematical language as they transferred water between different sized containers. The childminder identifies when children may need additional support or challenge liaising with parents to gain a full picture of children's abilities. This approach aids good progress. Her good teaching methods help children gain

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who attend. This is good

the necessary skills for their eventual move to school. She regularly updates parents on their children's progress and experiences.

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good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home because the childminder welcomes them warmly. The childminder values what children say, which helps boost their confidence. She praises children when they share and take turns. The childminder promotes children's independence at mealtimes by encouraging them to take on small tasks. Children are keen to help. They learn to cut up fruit carefully and pour their water competently. These experiences help children gain in self-esteem ready for the changes ahead. The childminder provides balanced and nutritious meals; she sometimes misses chances to help children understand which are healthy foods, and the importance of exercise. The childminder carries out regular written risk assessments of her house, garden and outings creating a safe play environment. She promotes children's health by following effective hygiene procedures.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her childminding role its responsibilities. She has developed a comprehensive array of policies and procedures to support her in keeping children safe. The childminder has undertaken safeguarding training and she understands how to manage child protection concerns. The childminder has a very positive approach to her continued professional development. She makes good use of her qualification to maintain improvement. Well-chosen training has led to improvements in her provision and the learning opportunities available for children. Annual questionnaires keep the childminder informed of the views of parents and children. These contribute to her effective evaluation systems that help her to identify areas for improvement accurately.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428774 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 845417 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 31 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives with her husband and two children.. Children use a playroom, sitting room and kitchen downstairs, and bathrooms are available upstairs. There is an enclosed garden for outside play. Childminding takes place between 7am and 6pm, from Monday to Friday for most of the year. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 4. She is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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