Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 understanding of children's learning and development. He uses the computerised observation and assessment system effectively to record children's starting points on entry and achievements. This means children benefit from good planning of what they need to do next, so helping them to make good progress.  Children form strong attachments with the childminder. This means they are confident to explore the indoor and outdoor play spaces.  The environment is stimulating and inviting. Resources are labelled and accessible to the children, so they make choices and develop independent skills that promote their self-esteem and confidence.  The childminder undertakes good evaluations of his practice, which support his training needs. As a result, he has built on his qualification to ensure he has good up-to-date knowledge, skills and understanding for how children learn which supports planning for

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This provision is good

their progress.  The childminder has very good partnerships with parents. Information is shared regularly in ways that support children settling in, planning for their learning and helping children to move on in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes narrates what children are doing but does not make the most of this teaching method to promote children's communication as well as possible.  When the co-childminder asks children to tidy up or there are other changes of routine, the childminder sometimes continues playing with the children. This means children do not receive consistent messages and do not always respond appropriately.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to further children's communication skills  ensure children hear consistent messages about what is expected from them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children in the indoor and outdoor play spaces.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, co-childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through reading written reviews.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of documentation including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a good range of activities and experiences for children to enjoy and explore both inside and outside, providing plenty of choice. For example, when the childminder leads a rhyme session he lets the children choose which songs to sing. This supports the children's pre-reading skills in readiness for school and helps those who are not talking as much to take part too. One of the songs was a marching song during which the childminder helped those children who are learning to walk, so they were included too. In the garden, children enjoy exploring natural materials such as sand and water. The childminder encourages them in adding water to the sand to help them build sand castles. This helps develop children's coordination and sense of achievement. They learn other physical skills too, such as catching and kicking a ball.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. The children readily turn to him for comfort or help if they are stuck. For example, when completing a puzzle children know the childminder will help in finding the right place for it. The childminder acts as a good role model to children. He deals with minor disputes consistently so children behave well. Children develop positive attitudes to others and to learning. These support their readiness for the next stage in learning. The children benefit from eating varied snacks and home- cooked meals that support their good health and well-being.

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provision is good

The childminder uses a password-protected computerised system to monitor and evaluate his practice. This approach aids good partnerships with parents as he shares this information regularly with them so they know how their children progress. This approach involves parents in their children's learning. The childminder safeguards children and meets all his childminding responsibilities well. As a result, children benefit from well- planned activities and experiences that meet their needs. The childminder undertakes effective risk assessments of the home and trips out including those that involve using cars.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450183 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 915764 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 7 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. He co-minds with his partner in Almondsbury. He holds a recognised child-minding qualification.

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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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