Childminder EY311085

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2015 14 January 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 built strong partnerships with parents and other providers that share the care of the children. This means that children benefit from a shared approach to their learning and care.  The childminder is able to identify weaknesses in her practice and improve these by attending purposeful training programmes that have a positive impact on the educational programmes. As a result, the childminder is continually improving outcomes for children.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the way children learn and is able to identify their achievements and plan for their next steps. This means they make good progress in their learning and gain the skills needed for school.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection issues. The childminder is confident about who she would contact if she had a concern about a child, and how to proceed if an allegation was made about a

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This provision is good

member of her household. The childminder understands how to keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have regular access to the outside area, particularly in wet weather. This reduces opportunities for them to engage in a wider range of activities across the areas of learning outdoors.  Children do not have frequent opportunities to explore and experiment with sensory materials to extend their investigation skills further.

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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

 ensure children have regular access to the garden, even in wet weather, so that they can benefit from the variety of activities on offer  improve the activities available inside and outside so that children can learn from exploring and experimenting with a range of sensory materials.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector watched the childminder interact with children in the playroom.  The inspector read parent questionnaires and took their views into account.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector conducted a leadership and management discussion with the childminder.  The inspector looked at all relevant documentation, including children's learning journals.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's interactions with children are good. The childminder observes children regularly. She identifies children's strengths, interests and next steps for learning. The childminder makes sure that any gaps in children's learning are identified, and this helps them make good progress in preparation for school. The childminder supports children's language and early reading development. For example, children share books with the childminder and they talk about Chinese dragons. This helps them gain an understanding of story characters and the world they live in. Children show that they are interested in finding out about the way things work. For example, babies enjoy exploring cause and effect and use toys that light up and make sounds. This helps children make good progress from their starting points. However, there are limited opportunities for children to improve their understanding of new materials. There are few activities that allow them to

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who attend. This is good

experiment and explore with their senses.

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good

Children have made strong emotional attachments with the childminder. This helps to promote children's well-being and independence. The childminder has tailored her provision in response to the needs of families and children, and has built very positive relationships with parents and other providers. The childminder does not look after any children with additional needs. However, she is proficient at building an in-depth picture of each child's individual care and learning requirements. Consequently, children are confident and happy in her company. Children respond well to the routine and understand what is expected of them. Children are comforted when they are tired and eat when they are hungry and this meets their physical needs. However, children do not have regular access to the garden, particularly on wet days. This means that, at times, they get restless and disinterested in the activities available indoors.

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provision is good

The childminder is experienced and well qualified. She has attended training which has had a positive impact on learning outcomes for children. For example, children have used cardboard boxes in their play and decorated them with pens, which has helped to improve their early writing skills. The childminder evaluates her provision and drives improvement. For example, she plans to increase her range of everyday resources that allow children to experiment with and explore in the way they choose. The childminder has forged good links with other providers and regularly shares information. This provides a joined-up approach to learning which is particularly beneficial for those children who attend more than one setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311085 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 1007516 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives with her husband and three children in a residential area of Clevedon in North Somerset. She offers care on weekdays from 7.45am until 6pm. The childminder receives support from the local authority.

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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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