Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 2015 21 September 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's clear enjoyment in being with the children ensures children feel happy in her company, so they flourish in her care.  The childminder plans an exciting range of activities and local trips so children enjoy their learning, are motivated and learn new skills. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development ready for the next stage of their learning.  The childminder shows a good level of skill in helping children to feel emotionally and physically secure in her setting. She meets their physical needs well and teaches children how to keep themselves safe and respect other people.  Successful partnerships with parents, and other settings where children attend, ensure children's individual care and learning needs are consistently well met.  The childminder demonstrates a strong drive to continue to improve her practice. She carries out comprehensive self-evaluation procedures and attends a wide range of

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This provision is good

training opportunities to enhance her knowledge.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's methods for checking children's progress require more development to identify precisely where any gaps in learning exist.  There is scope to extend opportunities to develop literacy skills for older children.

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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

 continue to strengthen monitoring of activities and children's progress to identify gaps in learning, so all children make the best possible progress  maximise opportunities, inside and outdoors, for older children to further develop their early reading and writing skills; for example, by providing more activities to help them recognise letter sounds and names, and for children to try writing independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children inside and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to a parent and took account of the views of parents through letters.  The inspector sampled children's records, planning, risk assessments, and written policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and the childminder's qualifications.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good because the childminder fully understands how young children learn through play. She takes careful note of the children's particular interests during their chosen play. From these interests she plans further learning opportunities and incorporates extra activities around a complementary theme. This keeps children interested and engaged in activities. The childminder has high aspirations for all children. She routinely develops children's understanding of numbers, shapes and other mathematical ideas. For example, the childminder hides shapes in a tray of oats and skilfully asks questions to help children to think about these when discovered. She provides activities across all areas of learning, both inside and outdoors.

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good

Children form strong attachments to the enthusiastic and caring childminder. She is an excellent role model so children behave very well and share resources with their friends. The childminder praises children and encourages them to have a go and to persevere at gaining new skills. For instance, she shows children how to use an apple slicer to prepare a snack for their friends. Developing such new skills builds children's self-esteem and confidence well. The childminder makes the environment visually stimulating with posters and pictures that interest children. She organises the space and resources effectively so that children can move around safely and decide their own play. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy lifestyles and actively encourages them to enjoy the fresh air. Children develop good self-care skills. They enjoy healthy snacks and competently help themselves to fresh water from the dispenser on the fridge door.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and implements requirements to a good standard. Risk assessments are robust. She demonstrates a strong commitment to improving her knowledge of childcare issues. She has strengthened her understanding of the importance of monitoring children's progress and activity planning for each child's individual needs. However, work remains to be done. Currently, the methods used restrict chances to compare the rates of children's progress, such as that of older children against the younger ones' progress. The childminder is committed to continuous professional development to improve her service further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428089 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 845405 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 21 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the Kingswood area of South Gloucestershire. The childminder offers care for children before and after school, and in the school holidays.

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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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