Childminder in Bath and North East Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 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 talks to children and observes their interests. She has started using forms for children to complete on their favourite things and what they like doing at home. In addition, she involves children in the planning. This enables her to have an effective understanding of how to motivate children in their learning. As a result, they all make good progress.  The childminder helps children develop strong positive relationships with each other. Consequently, they are confident in a group, learn from each other and respect others' opinions.  The childminder organises her premises well so that children are independent. They remove their shoes, place their belongings in the appropriate place and take care of their personal hygiene. Children choose where to play, which activities to take part in and use a wide range of resources.  The childminder regularly evaluates her provision and sets targeted actions for her

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This provision is good

personal development and practice. This means that she consistently provides good quality childcare.  The childminder carries out effective risk assessments. She keeps children safe while allowing them to manage appropriate risks to promote their development. The childminder gives children's safety high priority. She knows what to do to safeguard them if a child is at risk of harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always challenge children to work out solutions to problems for themselves.

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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

 pose more challenging questions for children to solve problems for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and spoke to her at convenient times.  The inspector took an account of the childminder's development plan and written feedback from parents left for the inspection.  The inspector checked safeguarding information and the premises.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, children's development records and planning.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder makes regular observations of children's development. This enables her to have a good understanding of their current strengths and areas she can help them progress in. This supports their time at school well and means children enjoy their learning, such as making paper aeroplanes and finding out which flies the furthest. The childminder plans her environment and activities well so that children can initiate their own learning and take part in adult-led activities. For example, at the inspection, the childminder planned for children to decorate cakes. They made icing and chose colours, such as red with black spots for a ladybird. They learned about symmetry, using books to look closely at butterflies. In addition, they used recycled materials and decided to make boats, using a wide range of techniques and tools. The childminder encourages children to ask each other questions to find out what they want to know. This helps them to share

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who attend. This is good

their ideas as well as promote their personal, social and emotional development.

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good

Parents comment very positively on the childminder's practice. They praise the wide variety of activities the childminder provides and state that she is a wonderful role model. The childminder has high expectations, so children behave well and are polite. The childminder provides good support for children's physical and emotional development. This has a positive impact on their well-being. Children help themselves to fresh drinking water and enjoy a good range of nutritional meals. They learn the benefits of exercise, they play outside daily, enjoy games such as football, and go swimming. Children have opportunities to visit local facilities such as the Trekking Centre and race sticks in the stream.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities and effectively implements her policies and procedures to protect children's welfare. She regularly uses self-evaluation to look at how she can continue improving her provision. The childminder is currently extending resources in the outdoor area. She is having natural resources made, such as a wigwam, bug hotel and providing tools for children to make a hedgehog habitat. She has already installed white boards to encourage children to write more outdoors. The childminder has a qualification and continues to attend training. For example, she has extended her knowledge of supporting children's understanding of letters and sounds. The childminder works well with parents and the schools the children attend. This helps them to have a consistent approach to children's care and learning. The childminder has detailed systems to monitor children's development, which helps ensure

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451538 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 908036 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the village of Wellow, near Bath. The childminder provides care before and after school during term time only. She collects children and drops them off at local schools. The childminder holds a childcare 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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