Childminder in Bath and North East Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2015 29 June 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 good range of activities and experiences that capture children's interests. As a result, children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development.  Children share warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. This helps them to feel secure and confident.  The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She is aware of her responsibilities to protect children and is clear on the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare.  The childminder interacts well with the children, increasing their vocabulary and understanding through asking thoughtful questions.  Children are able to easily select from an extensive range of toys and books, which are well organised. This encourages them to make independent choices in their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to build on children's independence skills, such as helping to prepare snack.  The childminder does not successfully engage all parents in sharing their children's achievements at home.

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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 all routines to build on children's independence skills  strengthen partnerships with parents by encouraging all parents to share their children's home learning achievements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and the quality of the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including learning diaries, assessments, policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities and experiences, which interest children and promote their learning and development well. During the inspection, children enjoyed craft activities. They used different materials to decorate paper to make into lanterns, and made sheep with pom-poms and glitter. Activities such as this encourage children to use their imagination. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their early reading and writing skills, in preparation for starting school. She routinely counts with the children during activities, for example how many blocks they can find in a box. The childminder introduces new concepts to the children by using words such as 'full' and 'empty'. She ignites their interest in the world by providing opportunities for them to explore and investigate natural and everyday items.

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good

Children have close attachments to the childminder, which support their emotional and physical well-being. The dedicated playroom is bright and vibrant. Posters, displays of children's artwork and photographs help children to feel at home. The childminder teaches the children about the importance of keeping themselves safe through practising the emergency evacuation procedure and crossing the road safely. She teaches them about the importance of healthy eating and supports them well to manage their own personal hygiene. However, she does not always make the most of routines such as snack time to encourage children's independence.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the welfare requirements. She carries out daily checks on her home and garden to make sure they are safe. She also risk assesses any outings she takes with the children. Overall, the childminder has strong partnerships with parents and other providers. Initially, parents provide the childminder with information about their children's needs and starting points. However, the childminder does not successfully engage all parents in remaining involved. For example, not all parents share their child's interests and achievements at home. The childminder regularly considers what she is doing well and what she can improve within her provision. She plans regular training opportunities, which are helping to improve further the provision and quality of teaching. The childminder successfully supports children for whom English is not their first language, by using their home language within her setting. She has good links

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provision is good

with a local childminding group, to share planning and good practice. She ensures that the educational programmes and children's progress are checked regularly, to meet individual learning needs and to focus on closing any identified gaps in children's achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY243311 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 832930 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 29 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives with her husband and three children in Radstock in north-east Somerset. Childminding mainly takes place in the dedicated playroom. There are toilet facilities available on the ground floor of her home. There is a rear garden available for outside play. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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