Champion, Hazel

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 July 2015 25 June 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 carefully monitors children's learning to identify where a child's progress may be less than, or beyond, what is expected. This enables her to provide activities and support to meet individual children's learning needs.  The childminder has developed precise and effective risk assessment. This ensures children are safe and secure in her care.  The childminder organises a variety of visits to local groups in the community. Consequently, young children are well supported in developing social skills.  The childminder has strong partnerships with parents and shares information regularly and in a variety of ways. As a result, children enjoy continuity in their learning.  The childminder makes good use of training to develop her knowledge and skills. She carefully evaluates her learning to constantly improve her practice and promote learning opportunities for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have limited opportunities in the outdoor area to see and use letters, to enable them to develop an understanding that script carries meaning.  The childminder provides a range of role play opportunities outdoors. However, the supporting resources are limited. This means children do not have the opportunity to fully develop their imaginative 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

 provide opportunities outdoors for promoting the written word, to develop children's understanding that script carries meaning  promote role play opportunities in the outdoor area by enriching the range of resources available, to enable children to broaden their imaginative play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children playing indoors and outdoors, and during daily routines.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, assessment and planning documentation, and a range of other documents, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's quality of teaching is consistently good. She skilfully introduces mathematical concepts during children's play. For example, as children filled containers and bottles with sand and water, she encouraged them to consider the concepts of heavy and light. As they removed and added sand to buckets, they considered weight and balance, and developed problem-solving skills. The childminder capably supports children's learning of colours, shapes and numbers as they play. Children confidently counted the number of candles on the colourful cakes they made using salt dough. Children make good progress in their language and communication skills. Young children enthusiastically join in with rhymes and action songs, supported with additional props. Children make good progress as the childminder uses assessment effectively to plan activities to promote further learning. This ensures children develop the necessary skills for their future learning

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children are happy and have a good relationship with her. The childminder praises children's achievements, which supports them to develop confidence and self-esteem. Children behave exceptionally well and they show respect and consideration for each other. They ably manage their own personal hygiene and understand the importance of hand washing. The childminder helps children to develop healthy lifestyles by providing a good choice of nutritious snacks and meals. Children have regular opportunities to be physically active in the garden and on outings to local parks. They regularly visit local toddler groups, which promotes their development of social skills and confidence.

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provision is good

Effective partnerships with other settings ensure continuity in learning for children. The childminder regularly shares information with other settings and parents. Since the last inspection, the childminder has developed a system of self-evaluation and proactively seeks the views of parents to improve the service she offers. She has a secure knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and a good awareness of her responsibilities to safeguard children. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge through attending further training. She uses her new knowledge to improve outcomes for children in the setting. For example, the use of Makaton signing with stories and rhymes supports younger, less communicative children. The childminder works proactively with other agencies to ensure children receive intervention to support their needs. This ensures all children make good progress in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132795 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 825538 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 19

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999. She lives in Peasedown St John, near Bath. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, throughout the year.

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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

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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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