King, Jenny Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2015 29 June 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 uses highly effective and enjoyable methods to teach children the meanings of words. As a result, children's vocabularies increase and they learn good communication skills.  Children benefit from a wide range of well-planned and interesting activities that helps them to make good progress in their learning. For example, the childminder teaches children about nature as they plant and water seeds.  The childminder manages children's behaviour in a positive manner. She praises children's efforts and consistently reminds them to share and take turns. Consequently, children behave well and develop good social skills.  Since her last inspection, the childminder has gained a formal early years qualification. This has supported her to provide children with good-quality learning experiences and make accurate assessments of their progress.  The childminder forms strong relationships with parents. She communicates regularly

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This provision is good

with parents to keep them informed of children's progress and to keep her fully informed of children's care, and learning and development needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are limited opportunities for children to choose to draw and practise their early writing skills in their play.  The childminder has not fully developed systems for self-evaluation. She does not take into account the views of parents and children when setting priorities for improvement.

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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 children to use a variety of different materials that encourage children to draw and practise their early writing skills  strengthen systems for self-evaluation to take into account the views of parents and children when identifying target areas for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during child-led and planned activities, inside and in the garden.  The childminder held discussions with the childminder and children during appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector reviewed documentation, including policies and medication records.  The inspector read the childminder's professional development record and children's assessment documents.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses regular assessments to develop a good understanding of children's stages of development and to identify how to help them to take the next steps in their learning. She enhances well-planned activities with good-quality interactions with children that encourage them to think. For example, the childminder teaches children to use mathematical language well. She encouraged children to compare the sizes of clothes and then work out and explain which would fit the dolls. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development and are well prepared for the next stages in their education. Children benefit from daily outdoor activities in the childminder's garden or local parks and nature reserves. Young children enjoy being physically active in the childminder's garden, blowing and trying to catch bubbles and pedalling toy cars. The childminder plans a good variety of craft activities that support the development of

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who attend. This is good

children's motor skills. However, children have limited access to writing materials during child-led activities and therefore have fewer opportunities to practise their writing skills.

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good

Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's safe and comfortable home. The childminder meets their emotional needs well. Children snuggle up to her during story time and younger children enjoy sharing regular reassuring cuddles. The childminder provides a reassuring presence, giving children the confidence to explore their surroundings and play contently. Children form strong relationships with the childminder and each other. They are friendly and helpful. The childminder gives children plenty of attention and praise and this has a positive effect on children's self-esteem. The childminder provides children with many opportunities to develop their independence. For example, at snack time, children chop up fruit and carry their plates. The childminder promotes children's health well. She provides children with nutritional meals and regularly assesses any risks to children so that the environment is safe for them to play.

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provision is good

Since her last inspection, the childminder has undertaken a significant amount of training that has supported her to carry out her role well. She has developed a very good understanding of how to safeguard children's health and well-being. The childminder has evaluated her practice and she has successfully addressed the recommendations made during her last Ofsted inspection. She now keeps detailed records when administering medicine. The childminder has identified what is working well and has targeted areas for development. However, she has not taken into account the views of parents and children when setting priorities for improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316072 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 834475 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 29 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives in Downend, South Gloucestershire. Childminding takes place between 7am and 5.30pm, from Monday to Friday, for most weeks 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

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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