Childminder in North Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2015 23 November 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 plans a varied range of activities to stimulate children's learning. She makes accurate assessments of children's progress and identifies their learning priorities well. Detailed observations, which include input from parents, reflect how children learn and develop. The childminder's consistently positive interactions challenge children's learning effectively.  There are good opportunities for children to learn about healthy eating. They use real fruit in their play and investigate the differences. They use descriptive language as they squeeze the juice to taste it. Children learn where food comes from through visits to the local supermarket and farm. This also develops their awareness of their local community.  Children establish secure attachments with the childminder, which supports their emotional well-being effectively. The childminder respects children's choices and gives them time to finish their play.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements to promote children's well-being effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to write for a purpose in their imaginative play, such as making shopping lists, to develop their early writing skills further.  The childminder stores toys and resources in the garage and cupboard, which means children cannot always see what is available to extend their play independently.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to develop early writing skills in their role play  provide children with visual aids to help them further in making decisions about resources they wish to play with.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing inside.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and her care practices.  The inspector sampled documentation including children's assessment records, self- evaluation and the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans exciting activities that build on children's existing knowledge and respects their different learning styles. This demonstrates the childminder's improved understanding of the learning and development requirements. Children use their imagination well making connections with their experiences. For example, they used play food to re-enact their shopping experiences. However, the childminder did not extend this further so children could explore writing for a purpose in their role play. Children counted the food onto plates, securely using mathematical language in their play. The childminder supported children's learning well as she commentated on their actions and questioned them to develop their ideas further. Children explored real fruit making comparisons in size and texture. The childminder showed them how to use new equipment well, so children could squeeze the juice independently and taste it. Children understand safety

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who attend. This is good

well and remind the childminder not to squeeze it near their eyes. Children enjoyed physical activity, such as pretending to march up the hill, as they participated in familiar rhymes and accompanied their movements with chosen musical instruments creatively.

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good

The childminder organises the environment appropriately with a range of resources that support children's interests, which she regularly swaps and changes. However, because of how she stores toys and resources, children cannot always independently extend their play ideas. Children benefit greatly from healthy and nutritious snacks and meals provided by the childminder, explaining that their favourite is homemade chicken pie. Children form strong bonds with the childminder, who is attentive to their individual needs. Children seek cuddles and reassurance when they hurt themselves. The childminder praises children's achievements and provides encouragement to persevere with difficult tasks. Therefore, children gain the skills and confidence required for their future learning.

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provision is good

The childminder's home is safe and secure. She completes regular risk assessments and supervises children closely. She has a good knowledge of her safeguarding responsibilities to report any concerns she has about a child. The childminder works well with parents. She provides a wealth of information about their children's achievements, such as summary assessments each term and daily correspondence in the communication diary. The childminder uses self-evaluation well to drive improvement, identifying key actions to develop practice. She has made good progress since the last inspection, accessing relevant support to make improvements in her observation, planning and assessment arrangements. This means children make good progress. The childminder has used ideas from training to improve outcomes for two-year-old children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 118492 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 813565 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1990. She lives with her husband and adult son in Worle, North Somerset. Childminding takes place on the ground floor of the property and there is an enclosed rear garden for outside play. The family has three pet cats. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is in receipt of funding for free early education for two-year-old children.

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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

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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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