Childminder in Bath and North East Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2015 17 May 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 Outstanding 1

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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 develops strong attachments with the children and excellent partnerships with parents, which promote children's emotional well-being highly effectively. As a result, children are extremely happy and confident, behave exceptionally well and are eager to learn.  The childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides children with a wide range of interesting, engaging activities. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder understands her childminding responsibilities and implements requirements. She safeguards children's welfare and keeps children safe.  The childminder is highly effective in developing children's language and communication skills. Children's vocabularies are widening rapidly. They make particularly good progress in this area of learning.  The childminder has developed strong partnerships with the other early years settings

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This provision is good

which children attend. The childminder prepares children very well emotionally for their moves between these settings and for their eventual move onto school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are few opportunities for children to expand their skills in technology.  The childminder's evaluation processes are not sufficiently precise in determining when she will take action 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

 provide more resources and activities that promote the use of technology and encourage children to practice and extend their technology skills, at the same time teaching them e-safety  extend methods for evaluation of the provision; for example, through more detailed action planning to accurately identify the impact improvements will make for children, and by deciding when improvements will be made.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. Discussions included how the childminder has addressed recommendations from the previous inspection, and how she identifies and plans future improvements.  The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children including the care routines of sleep times and nappy changing. The inspector looked at the spaces, toys, resources and equipment used by children.  The inspector looked at documentation including a sample of children's records, planning and other records, and checked the background suitability of the childminder and other adult household members.  The inspector took account of the views of children present, and those of parents through letters and documentation.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses her understanding of child development effectively in good teaching methods. She plans regular visits to local play sessions so children play with other children, which helps them develop their social skills. The childminder provides a stimulating home environment that reflects children's interests. She completes detailed observations of the children. She assesses their progress to plan what they need to learn next across all areas. This means learning builds on what children already know. The childminder teaches mathematics well and is skilled at incorporating this area into children's play. For example, as children make dough they learn about quantities because the childminder uses mathematical language to measure ingredients. She encourages children to count containers so they use their developing skills. Children are interested in technology but do not widen their knowledge of how to operate and use technological

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who attend. This is good

toys and resources because the childminder has few resources in this respect.

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outstanding

The childminder provides an exceptionally warm and welcoming environment. She meets with parents and children in their homes before children start and collects key information. This includes useful details about children's interests, achievements and home routines. The childminder makes extremely good use of this knowledge to ensure that children settle well, have enjoyable play and quickly learn to trust her. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles for children to a very high standard. She has very high expectations of what children can do for themselves. For example, children help themselves to water from the water dispenser when thirsty and competently carry a jug of water outside to use in the sand. The childminder acknowledges their achievements with praise and encouragement, which increases their self-esteem and motivation. The childminder makes full use of her safe garden area providing stimulating activities including a 'mud kitchen'.

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provision is good

The childminder checks her delivery of the areas of learning and children's achievements. She ensures children make good progress and helps them catch up in there are any gaps in learning. The childminder has addressed recommendations from her previous inspection. Since then she has achieved a relevant qualification and attended a range of suitable courses that have developed her teaching skills. For example, she now works much more closely with parents and establishes children's abilities to check their ongoing progress. The childminder reflects on her practice and considers new ideas. However, she has not yet developed a comprehensive self-evaluation process that includes, for example, dates by which planned improvements are to be achieved to ensure nothing is left undone.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416007 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 845168 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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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the Brislington area of Bristol. The childminder opens from Monday to Thursday all year round. The childminder has a recognised 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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