Childminder in Bath and North East Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2015 1 July 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 Outstanding 1

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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 form very strong attachments with the childminder. This helps them to feel extremely emotionally secure. The childminder regularly praises children and this encouragement boosts their confidence and self-esteem very well indeed.  All children make good progress in their learning and development because the childminder knows them well and understands what they need to learn next. This means children's abilities are well understood and learning builds on what they know so they are well prepared for the next stage in learning.  The childminder is a good teacher. She uses her qualifications, experience and professional knowledge of how to promote children's learning to plan a good range of challenging and interesting learning experiences in the home and through outings tailored to children's individual needs. Children enjoy their experiences.  The childminder places emphasis on keeping children safe and well. She provides a

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This provision is good

safe, secure environment and promotes all children's good health exceptionally well.  The childminder continuously reviews her practice to see what she is doing well and to identify areas to improve. She does this accurately so is able to continue to improve her service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage parents to keep her up to date with changing children's interests and achievements from home to adapt her expectations of what they can do quickly.  At times, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children's early reading and writing skills when they lead their own play.

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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

 extend parental input to reflect children's changing interests and achievements at home quickly in the experiences provided  provide more opportunities in play to prompt children's interest in pre-reading and writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 Discussions took place with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children in the home and the garden.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records, and checked the suitability of the childminder and the other adult household members to be with children.  The inspector took account of the views of children spoken to on the day of the inspection, and those of parents through reviewing documents. The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation with her.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress and are stimulated to learn in the welcoming environment. The childminder has a strong understanding of the different ways children learn. In planning, the childminder records children's interests from her observations and uses these to plan worthwhile, enjoyable activities. As a result, children are engaged and keen to join in. For example, children eagerly participate in an enticing activity that includes toy vehicles and building blocks that reflects their interests. This sparks their imaginations and they create a building site. The childminder interacts well with the children as they play. She listens attentively and shows a real interest in what they are saying, which helps children learn to listen carefully. She responds to them enthusiastically, extending and developing conversations. This engagement boosts children's confidence and supports their early language and communication skills effectively.

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outstanding

Children are happy, settled and their behaviour is excellent. Children excitably choose what they would like to do from the excellent range of resources. This means that children are extremely well motivated and gain positive attitudes to trying things out. The childminder uses outdoor space exceptionally well, providing a rich child-friendly environment that captures their interests. The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She talks to children and gives explanations so that they know what is happening next, which aids their trust in her. Children develop a practical awareness of healthy lifestyles through thorough hygiene routines. Children exercise and extend their physical skills. They develop an excellent understanding of how to manage risks relative to their age. For example, toddlers that are new to walking learn to climb steps safely and carefully keep their balance under the childminder's encouragement.

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provision is good

The childminder has a strong understanding of the requirements. She is confident about child protection procedures and looks after children's physical needs extremely well. The childminder continues her professional development through regular training to maintain up-to-date knowledge. The childminder takes account of parents' and children's views to help improve her service. She has addressed the issues from the previous inspection thoroughly, which has helped her to raise the quality of some areas of her provision. The childminder has created strong links with local pre-schools, schools and children's centres. She works closely with a range of professionals from other agencies that also work with the children to meet children's needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY296765 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 833931 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the Kingswood area of Bristol. The childminder operates all day on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the year and offers additional wraparound care for children before and after school. The childminder 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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