Hemmings-Elkan, Francesca

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 August 2015 5 July 2010

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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 an exciting, challenging and well-resourced environment where children enjoy learning. As a result, children's progress is good, based on their starting points and capabilities.  The childminder regularly provides children with good opportunities to develop their social skills, gain confidence and learn to get on with other children. This helps prepare them well for the next stages in learning and school.  The childminder monitors children's progress accurately through good observations and assessments of their learning. Therefore, she is able to identify any gaps in children's learning and seek additional help if required.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to protect and safeguard children. She has undertaken safeguarding training to strengthen her knowledge and skills. She is fully aware of what to do and who to contact if there are any concerns about a child's welfare.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is constantly improving her practice through attending training. She reflects upon the new knowledge she has gained and implements new ideas to benefit children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has begun to evaluate her practice and takes action to ensure her service continually evolves. However, she does not seek the views of parents and children to help her identify plans for future improvement.  Children do not always have opportunity to develop independence in their self-care, such as practising to use a spoon to feed themselves.

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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 the self-evaluation arrangements to include the suggestions and ideas of parents and children in helping to improve practice further  provide younger children with more opportunities to practice their independence skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including some policies, procedures, training certificates and planning for children's learning, and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspector viewed all areas of the house that children use, and the toys and resources available.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides a broad range of activities to promote learning in all areas. She organises play resources so that children can easily find and choose what they need. Younger children are supported well in developing communication and language skills. The childminder repeats and extends their language and offers a narrative as they play. Children keenly explore stimulating objects they find in the play basket. They use all their senses as they explore and investigate the range of everyday objects. Children take regular outings into the community. For example, they walked through the woods looking for butterflies and took the opportunity to gather pine cones and other natural resources. These activities help children to develop their understanding of the natural world and further widen their vocabularies.

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good

The childminder is extremely skilled and sensitive in helping children of all ages form secure emotional attachments. She ensures children are well supported in the move from home to her care through numerous settling-in visits. Children have very positive relationships with the childminder. They enjoy a cuddle when they need reassurance from her. She is sensitive to children's regular routines and care needs. She quickly recognises when they are tired or hungry. The childminder is consistent in her encouragement and praise of their achievements. This support helps them to develop confidence and self- esteem. Children confidently help themselves to resources independently to support their self-chosen play. The childminder is mindful of supporting younger children to develop sharing and turn-taking during their play. She supports their developing understanding that toys can be shared as they pass objects backwards and forwards to her

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good

enthusiastically saying 'ta'. The childminder reinforces this by thanking children and praising them for their lovely sharing. These skills help them prepare for their next stage in learning.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and implements them well. She accesses regular training to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. She evaluates the training she attends and uses it to promote children's future learning. For example, she has used her learning to further promote children's developing independence. The childminder has well-established partnerships with parents. She shares information with parents using a variety of methods to keep parents fully informed of their children's activities and learning during the day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399557 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 830975 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Patchway, South Gloucestershire. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, all year around, except for family holidays.

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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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