Childminder in Bath and North East SomersetOfsted inspection, 24 Jun 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2015 10 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 has a good knowledge of children's likes and dislikes. She uses this knowledge effectively to plan activities that they enjoy and find interesting. As a result, children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder.  The childminder ensures her home is safe and resources are organised well for children to make choices about what they want to play with. This helps them grow in confidence and independence.  Children are settled and content with the childminder because she has a calm, sensitive and caring approach to their care. This promotes children's emotional development, which means that they feel happy and secure.  The childminder has good relationships with parents and regularly exchanges information with them in a variety of ways. This means she understands children's individual needs, which benefits their ongoing care and development.  Children are kept safe because the childminder has a thorough understanding of child

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This provision is good

protection issues and the procedures to follow to protect them from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use questions effectively to develop conversations and extend learning during some activities.  The childminder sometimes does not make the most of routine times to complement children's learning at school, such as counting and working out how much equipment they need for everyone.

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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

 use every opportunity during activities and daily routines to ask children questions which challenge their thinking  make the most of daily routines to promote children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children during activities and their chosen play around the house.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder of a planned activity.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation including policies and procedures, and children's records.

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who attend. This is good

Children develop independence in their play as they freely access a good range of stimulating resources, indoors and outdoors. This supports children to follow their interests and develop their curiosity. They enjoy the range of activities the childminder has to offer and choose what they would like to do. They particularly enjoy cooking activities, spending time designing their own pizzas and developing their social and language skills as they work. They retell stories and have access to a good range of books that ensure they gain an understanding of the world around them. They play a variety of games that promote further learning, such as recognising numbers. The childminder monitors children's activities to ensure they all achieve well and are ready for their next stage of development.

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good

Children are happy and confident because they have good relationships with the childminder. They behave well because the childminder has established clear structure and routines so that children understand how to behave. They learn to take turns and are respectful to each other. The childminder gives praise to the children so they feel proud of their creations during activities. This boosts children's confidence and self-esteem. Children are encouraged to drink water regularly. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks and teaches children about making healthy choices. Children walk to and from school daily with the childminder, so benefit from plenty of fresh air. They have access to an outdoor area with challenging equipment so they can develop their physical skills and benefit from further exercise.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She attends regular training. This has a positive impact on keeping children safe and healthy. She regularly evaluates her provision and uses this to develop the resources available to meet the children's interests. The childminder supervises the work of her assistant and is seeking further training. She provides him with clear direction; consequently, he has a good understanding of his role. The childminder has good links with the teachers of the children she cares for and liaises with them regularly. She shares her observations and children's experiences with parents. This ensures that all adults involved can work together to meet children's needs and interests. The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents who enjoy hearing about the activities and contributing to their children's records.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132803 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 840925 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in the Lansdown area of Bath. She provides before- and after-school care, working term time only. The childminder works with her partner, who is her assistant. She has a 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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