Childminder in Bath and North East Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2015 23 July 2012

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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 plans exciting and varied experiences to support children's interests and next steps effectively. She uses strong teaching techniques, such as questioning, demonstrating and commentating on children's actions that helps them to make good progress in their learning and development. This is particularly evident in children's communication and language skills.  The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents, professionals and other early years settings, sharing information regularly. This maintains a continuous approach to children's care, learning and development, in particular to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.  Children benefit greatly from a welcoming, safe and thoroughly risk assessed homely environment. There is an abundant range of good quality toys and resources, which are accessible in the well-organised playroom and clearly labelled with photographs and

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This provision is good

words to support children's independent choices.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, stories are too long for some children and they find it difficult to listen and concentrate fully, becoming distracted with other toys.  The childminder does not always explain the possible consequence of children's actions, so they learn how to keep themselves safe, for example, why they must not throw toys.

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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

 encourage children's listening skills further in storytelling activities, helping them to focus their attention  talk to children about possible consequences so they begin to understand ways in which to keep themselves safe.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing inside.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including learning diaries, self- evaluation, policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

Children are well motivated to learn and the childminder has a good knowledge of their individual needs. She acquires key information from parents on children's starting points and interests. She has made improvements since the last inspection, and now effectively assesses children's progress. She plans an exciting range of experiences across the educational programme, including interesting experiences that help children understand diversity. During the inspection, the childminder questioned children to think how they can open the play dough pots and encouraged them to test their ideas. She commentated on children's actions as they manipulated the dough, matching words to their actions to build strong communication and language skills. This prepares children well for their next steps in learning. Older children enjoyed listening to stories. They were actively involved and responded confidently to questions, identifying what happened next, demonstrating good

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who attend. This is good

recall skills. The childminder used props and a lively voice well to engage children. However, the story was too long for younger children, who lost interest and wanted to play with the props.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming, well-resourced environment where children feel secure and have a good sense of belonging. This supports children's physical and emotional well-being effectively. They have regular opportunities to be outside and active, learning about their local environment. They understand the importance of washing their hands before they eat and have healthy, homemade snacks and meals. Children enjoy finding out about healthy eating. They grow their own fruit and vegetables, and learn how to care for living things. Overall, clear explanations from the childminder help children learn safe practices, although she does not always help them understand the impact of what they do and why. Children learn good independent skills, such as putting their coats and shoes on and blowing their noses, in readiness for their next steps in learning.

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provision is good

The childminder has good knowledge of the requirements. She implements comprehensive policies and procedures, including those to safeguard children's welfare, effectively. She provides parents with a wealth of information and uses a newsletter well to help them continue children's learning at home. Through effective self-evaluation, the childminder has identified key areas for improvement, such as obtaining further information about children's achievements at home to influence her future planning. The childminder uses training opportunities effectively to improve practice and outcomes for children, such as sign language to extend children's communication and involve them all in activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441814 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 985061 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and child in Stockwood, Bristol. Most areas of the childminder's home are available for childminding. Children have access to designated, enclosed areas in the garden. The family has a bearded dragon, a royal python snake and a cat as pets. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She minds each weekday throughout the year.

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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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