Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 March 2015 28 September 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 progress well in their learning. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding about how children learn. She has effective methods of assessing children's progress and next steps. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well, because she speaks to children constantly as they interact.  Children settle quickly into the home. They have developed close attachments with the childminder. Children are confident and demonstrate they are comfortable in the childminder's home. Children enjoy taking part in activities outside and on outings around the local area, which helps to develop their physical skills and broaden their experiences.  The childminder provides a safe environment where children can play safely. She ensures the premises are secure when children are present. The childminder has a good understanding about the procedures to follow should she have any child

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to include the quieter or new children in all activities, which means they tend to sit and watch what is going on rather than actively take part.  The childminder has made links with other early years settings that children attend. However, she has yet to share information about children's learning and development with them so all adults can contribute effectively to support those children.  The childminder has completed an evaluation of her practice, but has not considered obtaining parents and children's views to help her drive improvement further.

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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 all children, especially the quieter children, to be offered the choice of taking part in all activities  strengthen links with other early years settings that children attend, so that all adults are able to contribute effectively to support children's learning and development  strengthen the self-evaluation process to include the views of parents and children to drive improvement further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge, kitchen and garden of the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's records, safeguarding procedures, checked the range of resources and the evaluation system the childminder uses.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They have opportunities to develop their personal and social experiences through reminders from the childminder about sharing and taking turns. Children enjoy role play and pretend they are making tea for the childminder. This helps to develop their imagination skills. The childminder supports learning through asking questions to help children remember colours, shapes and sizes. This helps to develop their early mathematical awareness. Children develop their independence skills as the childminder allows them to try to put on their coats and shoes ready to go outside. However, at times the childminder struggles to ensure that the quieter children are actively included in some activities. The childminder prepares children well for their next stages in their learning.

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good

Children have settled quickly in the childminder's home. They demonstrate they feel safe and secure in her company. The childminder is sensitive to children's needs and recognises quickly when they are hungry or tired. Young children are able to sleep according to their individual needs and the childminder is fully aware of their routines. She is a good role model and promotes good personal hygiene procedures. She is quick to follow procedures to prevent the spread of infection when children become ill at her home. Children relish outside play. They enjoy planting seeds and talk about what is going to grow. They look at the packet and talk about the colours of the flowers that may grow. The childminder uses this opportunity to talk to children about the world around them, such as how plants need water and sunshine to grow.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding about her responsibilities in meeting all the childcare requirements. The childminder has worked hard since her last inspection to drive improvement and the quality of teaching. She understands the importance of training for her professional development and she has completed courses to help her improve. The childminder is understands the importance of maintaining a safe environment for the children. She is aware of safeguarding procedures. She completes written risk assessments to help her keep children safe in her home and when on outings. The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents. She shares regular information through daily diaries and giving parents regular access to their child's learning journal. This helps parents to support their child's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408089 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 845002 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Patchway, Bristol. There are steps at the front to access the property.

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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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