Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2015 12 March 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 helps children to learn through interesting experiences that they thoroughly enjoy and that hold their interest.  The childminder has very warm, caring relationships with the children. This means that they are happy and especially comfortable in her home.  The childminder ensures that she notices any risks to the children. This allows her to take effective steps to keep children safe in her care.  Children benefit from the good relationships that the childminder has with their parents. She shares information daily to let them know about their children's ongoing development.  The childminder continues to improve her service through training and self-evaluation. She has developed her knowledge to ensure that she has the most current information for protecting the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always place writing materials where children can easily reach them so that they can write and draw more frequently during their 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

 increase the opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed activities with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder playing with the children during a range of activities.  The inspector discussed the childminder's policies, looked at children's records and checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in their written responses.  The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is very successful in helping children to become really confident talkers. She speaks to them while they play to help them talk about what they are doing. The children choose puzzles and the childminder encourages them to name all the different things in each puzzle. Consequently, as the children learn new words, the childminder shows them how to say the words correctly. The childminder teaches the children to count during different activities, and they learn about different sizes and shapes. The children benefit from lots of opportunities to use their imaginations. They delight in playing with the dolls, changing their nappies and feeding them their bottles. The childminder takes the children on visits to the park and local wildlife area where they enjoy exploring and investigating the natural world. The childminder's careful support ensures children gain the skills they need for moving on to pre-school or school.

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good

The childminder provides a calm, cosy and welcoming place where children clearly feel completely at home. This means that the children are always relaxed and confident to play and explore. The childminder organises the different play areas well so that, overall, children can easily reach the toys and resources. The childminder promotes children's independence very well. At snack time, the children have safety knives so that they can cut their own fruit. The childminder praises the children, who are clearly delighted with their achievements. The childminder provides well-balanced meals and snacks and helps children to use good hygiene routines. She gives children lots of opportunities to play in the fresh air. This helps the children to learn how to move with confidence and learn about managing their own safety. The childminder skilfully helps children to be kind to each other and to share the toys well. The childminder helps children to gain the self-

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good

assurance they need to move on to the next stage in their learning.

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provision is good

The childminder carefully notices how the children learn and what they enjoy playing with. She uses what she knows about the children's interests to plan for their ongoing learning and development. The childminder makes regular assessments to check children are making good progress and that any gaps in their learning are quickly addressed. The childminder takes time to think about her work with the children. This means that she is always improving the activities and experiences to help the children discover and learn through play. The childminder understands and carefully implements the statutory requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY268545 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 812735 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 12 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Yate, in South Gloucestershire. The childminder works all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works weekdays from 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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