Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 July 2015 12 April 2011

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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 provides activities and experiences that help the children to learn through following and developing their ideas and enjoying their play.  Children benefit from warm, caring relationships with the childminder that help them to settle well. This means the children are happy and confident to play and explore.  The childminder takes care to notice any hazards in her home and on outings. She takes the necessary steps to keep children safe in her care.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She shares information every day to keep them up to date with their children's activities and progress.  The childminder has undertaken safeguarding training to ensure she has the most recent information about protecting children. She understands and carefully implements the statutory requirements for children's learning and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children the chance to use the writing and drawing materials, which means they have few opportunities to practise early writing during play.  The childminder misses opportunities to help children understand about shape and size as they 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

 strengthen opportunities for children to develop their understanding of size and shape  increase the opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding.  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 and other adults working with the children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in their written responses.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder successfully helps children to develop good language skills. She encourages them to talk about their activities and motivates them to be confident speakers. The childminder provides children with a range of resources that they can choose for themselves. The children spend time in the garden where they thoroughly enjoy playing with water. The childminder invites them to pick some of the strawberries they have been growing. She asks the children what colour the strawberries have to be before they pick them, and they remember that they need to pick only the red strawberries. The childminder helps the children to develop their physical abilities. She helps the younger children to practise crawling safely and to begin to learn to walk. 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 generally organises the play areas well so that children can easily reach the toys they want to play with. She works with parents to provide children with well- balanced meals and snacks. The childminder encourages lots of outdoor activities so that children play and learn in the fresh air. The childminder teaches children good hygiene routines and helps them to learn about managing their own safety. At snack time, the childminder teaches children to cut up their own fruit and to use the knives with care. This means children develop good independence and self-assurance. The childminder helps children to behave well and to think about being kind to each other. The childminder's care and sensitivity ensures children gain the self-confidence they need to move on to the next stage in their learning.

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provision is good

The childminder notices what the children enjoy and how they learn from their play. She uses her assessments to check that children are making good progress. This means she can quickly see any gaps in their learning and work with parents and other professionals to close them. The childminder has carefully reviewed her work with the children and recorded any areas that need improvement. As a result, she carries out comprehensive checks for the two- year-olds in her care. The childminder has developed ways to work closely with parents to find out about children's home life and the languages they use with their family. This means that all children's needs are well met.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417095 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 832408 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 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Longwell Green, South Gloucestershire. The childminder works all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works each weekday from 7.15am to 6.15pm. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in early years and a Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification.

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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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