Porter, Sarah Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2015 16 September 2009

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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 has a good knowledge of children's individual needs through her effective assessment of their progress. Children are confident learners and develop secure attachments with the caring childminder.  Children play happily in a safe and well-equipped learning environment. An abundant range of challenging toys and resources are easily accessible in well-labelled containers for children to choose independently.  The childminder uses varied teaching strategies to promote children's learning. In particular, clear explanations and commentaries help children acquire the language skills they need for their future learning.  The childminder uses self-evaluation productively to monitor her provision and identify key areas for improvement to enable the best outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 During some activities, the childminder does not always model counting to extend children's mathematical development.  The childminder does not always share summaries of children's progress to involve parents more in their children's development and to reinforce learning 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

 extend children's mathematical development by modelling counting in their play  share summaries of children's achievements with parents more frequently in order to involve them more in their children's development and to reinforce learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing inside and outdoors.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including self-evaluation, learning diaries, and policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder assesses children's progress effectively and has a secure knowledge of their next steps in learning to influence her future planning. Overall, there is good information sharing between the childminder and parents, such as key information on children's starting points and achievements at home. However, the childminder does not always share summaries of children's progress to help reinforce learning at home. The childminder's positive interactions promote children's learning effectively. For example, she described how she was filling the bucket with sand and demonstrated how to use the tools so that children were confident to have a go independently. The childminder does not use all opportunities to model counting to support children's understanding of mathematics. When children transferred counters into pots, the childminder encouraged them to count from one to three. However, she did not continue to model the larger numbers but

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who attend. This is good

repeated the counting from one to three, which did not build on children's knowledge.

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good

The childminder is sensitive to children's needs. She reassures young children when unfamiliar adults are present. She provided comfort toys, which supported children's emotional well-being effectively, so that they were confident and happy to continue their exploration and play. Care practices effectively support children's well-being. The childminder is respectful as she changes nappies, providing clear explanations to reassure children. Children enjoy opportunities to play outside in the garden and on frequent outings as they develop their physical skills and explore nature. As children played outside, the childminder encouraged children's understanding of expectations. For example, she explained the possible consequences of their actions when they flicked sand with brushes, so that they learn safe practices. The childminder encourages children to take risks under close supervision, such as bouncing on the toy donkey, as young children gain confidence

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provision is good

Through her observations, the childminder has developed action plans to improve her provision, for example, to develop the garden to enhance children's understanding of nature. She actively seeks advice from other early years practitioners to improve her skills and practice. She has increased her understanding of how to monitor the educational programme and plan stimulating activities since her last inspection. This means that children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment, which is thoroughly risk assessed. She has a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390995 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 830311 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 16 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives with her husband and three children in Bradley Stoke, South Gloucestershire. The childminder works Monday to Friday for most of the year.

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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

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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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