Childminder in South GloucestershireOfsted inspection, 18 Feb 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 February 2015 23 November 2010

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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

 Children develop in confidence and make good progress in their learning. The childminder has effective methods of assessment, which help her to identify clearly children's interests, needs and progress. She promotes children's communication and language skills very well, through the use of sign language and constantly talking to them about what they are doing.  Children have close bonds with the childminder and demonstrate they feel safe and secure in her company. Children enjoy their time with the childminder. She takes them on regular outings in the local area, which helps to develop children's physical skills and broaden their experiences. The childminder is a good role model and she has a calm, caring approach towards the children.  The childminder has a good understanding about keeping children safe when in her home and on outings. She ensures the premises are secure when children are present.

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This provision is good

She has updated her understanding and awareness regarding child protection concerns, and now has a good knowledge of the procedures to follow.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although, children have access to a good range of resources, they are not able to easily make choices for themselves about what they would like to play with. This is because children are not able to see in the resource boxes easily, and the boxes have no pictures attached to indicate the contents.  Resources in the garden do not cover all areas of learning and those children who learn best outside are not able to freely access this area to develop their learning and experiences.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to be able to see, and have a free choice from, the available resources  improve the outdoor play space, and access to it, so all areas of learning are covered, to provide those children who learn best outside with rich, varied and imaginative experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge and conservatory, and looked at the resources and equipment available to children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and discussed hygiene routines, the use of the outdoor area, and how the childminder keeps children safe in the home and when on outings around the local area.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's records, the assessment methods for checking children's progress, safeguarding procedures, and the evaluation system the childminder uses.

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who attend. This is good

Children progress well in their learning. Children develop their personal, social and emotional development well. The childminder reminds children about sharing and taking turns as they play. Resources are easily accessible. However, the childminder has recently changed how she stores the resources; as a result, children are not able to see what is in each box. This means they rely on the childminder telling them what is in the box or getting out what she thinks they would like to play with, which restricts children's ability to make choices and independence. The childminder uses sign language effectively with the youngest children, which helps to develop their communication skills and emerging language. The childminder asks useful questions well to promote children's thinking and problem solving skills. For example, the childminder asked children, when they talked about a book they have recently read, 'How do you go upstairs?' Through guidance and

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who attend. This is good

support, the childminder prepares children well for their next stages of learning.

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good

Children demonstrate they feel comfortable and safe in the childminder's company. The youngest children regularly go to her for reassurance and comfort. The childminder supports children's needs well. She recognises and responds effectively when they are tired or hungry. Children respond well to praise and encouragement used by the childminder and they are well behaved. Children learn the importance of regular fresh air and exercise though regular outings in the local area, such as toddler group and the park. This helps to broaden their experiences. However, those children who learn best outside are not able to access the garden freely and even though the garden has an all-weather surface, resources do not cover all areas of learning. Children sit well to eat and the childminder promotes good personal hygiene practices. The childminder has good nappy changing procedures, which ensures the privacy of children. The childminder uses

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good

appropriate equipment for when children require a rest and monitors them carefully as they sleep.

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provision is good

The childminder has worked hard since her last inspection. She keeps an ongoing reflection of her provision, which has helped her to improve her practice. For example, recent training has helped to improve her teaching methods to a consistently good standard and increased her knowledge of child protection procedures. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in meeting all requirements. She has strong links with parents. She shares regular information with parents about their child's progress. Written comments from parents indicate they are extremely happy with the care provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387290 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 844586 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. The childminder lives with one child, in the residential area of Longwell Green, Bristol, in South Gloucestershire. Main care for children takes place on the ground floor; there is an upstairs bathroom and a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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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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