Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 March 2015 7 March 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 skilfully describes children's play so they gain good language and communication skills because their vocabularies expand rapidly.  The childminder follows children's lead in their play so they are highly engaged because they explore their interests. The childminder extends children's learning by adding additional ideas to their play experiences, particularly when indoors.  The childminder has well-established partnerships with other early years settings that children attend. All involved contribute to meeting children's needs well, so children receive continuity in their care and learning.  The childminder safeguards children well. She keeps them safe and promotes their well-being to a good standard.  The childminder engages in ongoing professional development, so her service continuously improves, raising the outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to extend children's development in early reading and writing skills.  The childminder plans few extension activities for children outdoors.

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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

 extend learning opportunities for literacy to help children develop their early writing and reading skills in preparation for school when ready  extend planning of outdoor learning experiences to reflect children's individual next stages in learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. Discussions covered improvements made since the last inspection, how children's progress is assessed and the childminder's plans for improving her provision.  The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children, and looked at the spaces, toys, equipment and resources available for children's use.  The inspector looked at documentation including a sample of children's records, planning and records, and checked the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector took account of the views of children and the childminder spoken to on the day of inspection, of parents through documentation and of the childminder's self- evaluation.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a highly stimulating indoor environment for children to play and learn. The children have a wide range of toys and equipment to use that capture their interests and cover all areas of learning well. The childminder uses her robust observations of children to plan activities and experiences that keep children interested. However, the childminder makes less efficient use of her outdoor area, so learning there is not of an equally high standard. Children make good progress from their starting points on entry, including with their literacy development. For example, the childminder often writes words on children's pictures for them when they tell her what to write. This means they see correct letter formation and learn that print carries meaning. However, the childminder does not do all she might to encourage children to have a go at writing for themselves. Informative assessments identify gaps in learning and the childminder plans

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who attend. This is good

specific activities to help close these gaps. The childminder is a skilled teacher. She aids children's personal development by helping them think of others when filling shoeboxes of gifts to send to children less fortunate than themselves.

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good

The childminder builds strong bonds with children as she takes time getting to know them well when they first start and gives them positive attention. She regularly praises their achievements, such as when they put their socks on for the first time. The childminder shares such success with parents to keep them up to date with children's progress. Children behave well and learn good social skills because the childminder has clear expectations of them. Children develop their independence well, such as when they cut their fruit at snack time. All these things help children develop the confidence and skills to help them move to the next stage. Children enjoy healthy food and have time to play outside where they can exercise and develop their physical skills.

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provision is good

The childminder effectively meets the requirements of her role. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children and reflects on her practice well. She has worked hard to improve since her last inspection, instigating a number of worthwhile changes and meeting the previous recommendations set. For example, the quality of assessment has improved, so parents now receive progress reports on their children between the age of two and three years. The childminder continues to expand her professional knowledge and understanding of early years in a wide range of ways. The childminder works closely with parents who comment that, 'Children are extremely well looked after and treated as individuals with respect and love'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 136245 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 813874 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Thornbury. The childminder has a relevant 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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