Childminder in North Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 June 2015 17 August 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

 Children are happy, confident and well cared for. The childminder is welcoming and provides children with a comfortable environment. This all helps children to build secure attachments with the childminder and promotes their emotional well-being.  The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and has secure procedures for assessing and managing risks in the childminding environment. She attends regular training to update her knowledge; consequently, she is aware of the signs of possible abuse and knows what to do if she has any child protection concerns.  The childminder offers children a wide range of activities that follow their interests so that they make good progress in all areas of learning.  Parents feel well informed on their children's day and their progress. This regular communication ensures information the childminder and parents share provides children with consistency and continuity in their care, learning and development.

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This provision is good

 The childminder continues to provide high-quality provision. She has completed a recognised relevant qualification and this has a good impact on the learning experiences she offers children and on their progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children time to think and solve problems for themselves, although she does constantly give the children information and they gain good learning from this.  The childminder does not involve the youngest children in planned activities as well as they could be to help them learn alongside others and progress very quickly.

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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

 allow children time to think and solve problems for themselves more often  find ways to include the youngest children in more of the adult-led activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities inside and in the outside area.  The inspector spoke with a parent, read written feedback from parents and considered their views.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation including children's records, policies and procedures, suitability records and qualifications.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Teaching is good. The childminder gives the children explanations constantly throughout activities. She provides interesting, meaningful activities that children want to join in with, such as cooking healthy snacks.. Children's communication and language skills are good because the childminder spends time talking with them so they widen their vocabularies. Children have good opportunities to explore and investigate. There is a good focus on learning through exploratory play in the outdoor environment. Children explore the outdoor space with enthusiasm and excitement. For example, they eagerly pour water through pipes and blow bubbles. This helps them to develop many new skills and supports their physical development in readiness for the next stage. They learn about the natural world by growing fruits and vegetables so they learn where food comes from.

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good

The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles with the children through providing a range of wholesome snacks and drinks and regular discussions about healthy foods. Children enjoy physical exercise daily. The childminder prepares children well for school through activities that promote their independence. Children manage their personal hygiene needs and are taught how to dress themselves. The children enjoy regular outdoor visits around the local community to ensure they have plenty of fresh air and exercise. These include interesting places such as local country parks and outdoor toddler groups so children gain an understanding of the wider world and socialise with other children. Their behaviour is good. They show caring attitudes to each other with the older children helping the youngest of the group, giving praise for achievement as shown by the childminder.

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provision is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced with a good understanding of her responsibilities and the Early years Foundation Stage. She has completed numerous courses covering various aspects of early years care and education. She uses the knowledge gained from these and her self-evaluation to make meaningful changes to her service. For example, she has developed her outside area to include all areas of learning. Parents feel involved in their children's learning and enjoy providing information for their children's folders. The childminder invites them to work with her to prepare assessments to share with school and other professionals. This supports continuous learning well for each child.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283831 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 833617 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Warmley, Bristol. Her working hours are 8am to 6pm.

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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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