Young Rebecca Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 July 2015 22 April 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 leads by example and so is a good role model for the children. As a result, children's behaviour in the setting is good.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills particularly well.  The childminder uses opportunities that arise during daily routines and in play to encourage and develop children's thinking and memory skills.  The childminder builds an effective partnership with parents and ensures that parents are well informed about their children's care and learning. This provides consistency for children and promotes their well-being.  The childminder provides a wide range of activities and experiences for children that cover all areas of learning and development. As a result, children make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use highly effective strategies to consistently share information about children's learning and progress in her setting with all other early years settings children attend.  The childminder does not currently use the garden to its full potential to provide a richer range of resources to promote children's all-round development, particularly for those who learn best outdoors.

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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 links with other early years settings children attend to further promote consistency for children  continue to develop the outside areas of the setting to provide additional opportunities for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children at play and viewed the range of toys, resources and equipment available.  The inspector talked to the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector took the views of parents and children into account.  The inspector sampled a variety of documentation, including children's learning journeys, policies and procedures, and other regulatory documentation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She also uses daily outings and resources in the community to support children's learning. She encourages children to be independent learners. Children eagerly choose from a wide range of resources according to their interests. Children actively engage in their play for long periods. For example, children enjoyed playing with construction toys and water the childminder introduced mathematical language to promote children's understanding of numbers, size and weight. She skilfully asked questions to encourage them to think and respond and introduced new words such as 'floating' and 'sailing' to extend their vocabulary. Children learn skills and gain positive attitudes that help to prepare them for school. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's care and learning and this provides continuity between home and the setting.

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good

The childminder knows her children well. She establishes good and respectful relationships with them. She tailors the settling-in process to meet the needs of the children and parents. This promotes children's emotional well-being effectively and therefore, they feel safe and secure in the setting. Children access the outdoors on a daily basis. The childminder encourages them identify and choose between healthy options in their snacks and meals. This helps them to make healthy lifestyle choices. The childminder teaches children about keeping themselves safe and healthy as they wash their hands before meals and after using the bathroom and mop up spills to avoid slipping. Children feel valued in the setting as the childminder promotes a sense of belonging which supports their emotional well-being, confidence and self-esteem. The childminder uses a range of policies and procedures to protect children's health and well-being, which she shares with

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provision is good

The qualified childminder uses her training and good knowledge of child development to assess children's learning and plan for progress. She gathers information about children's skills and abilities when they start at the setting and uses this information, alongside her ongoing observations and assessments, to monitor children's progress. This enables her to identify when a child is at risk of falling behind. She understands the importance of taking action and working with other professionals to provide additional support to close gaps. She regularly reflects on her practice to identify areas for improvement and to evaluate the impact of the regular training that she attends. Her good knowledge of child protection issues ensures that she is able to respond effectively to any concerns that may arise. This means that she effectively safeguards children and promotes their welfare.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY221483 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 842587 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Pill, North Somerset. The setting is open Monday to Thursday all year round. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-year-old children. She holds a relevant early years 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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