Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 2015 11 March 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides children with a wide range of interesting activities they can adapt to their individual interests and learning needs. As a result, children are motivated and eager to learn and make good progress.  The childminder takes children on a broad and stimulating variety of outings into the local community to promote their learning. This supports children in developing an understanding of the world around them.  The childminder is warm and caring. Children develop strong relationships with her, which supports their emotional well-being.  Children behave well. They take turns, help each other and benefit from the childminder's positive role modelling and consistency in her approach.  The childminder completes regular training to improve the quality of her practice. Since her last inspection, she has completed a level 3 qualification. She uses her increased

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This provision is good

knowledge well to promote children's learning and development.  The childminder makes effective evaluations of her provision, which enables her to identify what she can do to bring about further improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are fewer opportunities for children to develop their understanding of technology.

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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 more opportunities to develop children's understanding of technology.

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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 documentation, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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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 across all areas. Children remain engaged for long periods in the activities the childminder plans. This means they gain the necessary skills they require for their future learning. Children enjoyed being physically active in the well-resourced garden. They freely explored the environment and used their imaginations well to develop their own ideas. The childminder skilfully wove mathematical language into children's play. As children poured water down the guttering waterfall, she encouraged them to consider whether their cups were full, half-full or empty. Children develop a good understanding of the world. They enthusiastically washed toy cars, dolls and dolls clothing. The childminder encouraged them to consider how the sun would dry all their wet washing.

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good

The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being well. She is consistent in her reassurance and praise of children's achievements. This helps them to develop confidence and self-esteem. Children copy the childminder's positive role modelling. They displayed respect for one another as they considered each other's feelings and shared the resources. The childminder helps children to develop healthy lifestyles by providing a good choice of nutritious snacks and meals. They ably manage their own personal hygiene and understand the importance of hand washing. The childminder teaches children to keep themselves safe, for example, how to take care when negotiating the steps in the garden. The childminder regularly provides children with good opportunities to mix with larger groups of children. This ensures they gain confidence and learn to get along with other children. This prepares them well for the next stages in learning and school.

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provision is good

The childminder has addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection well. She has used training effectively to further improve the monitoring of children's learning. This enables her to identify any gaps in children's learning and seek additional help if required. The childminder has good partnerships with parents. They comment positively on how well the childminder meets their children's development and care needs. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures to protect children from harm. She understands the processes to follow if there are any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has written policies and procedures, which she shares with parents, so they are fully aware of her responsibilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342835 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 828426 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 11 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Bradley Stoke, South Gloucestershire. She is open all year round, except for family and bank holidays, from 8am to 6pm. She has a level 3 early years 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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