Childminder in North Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 2015 7 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 has developed a well-organised, exciting learning environment. As a result, children are motivated by the activities available to them and make good progress from their starting points.  Children make choices and lead their own play. They work independently, and develop the skills that they need for starting school.  Children experience a consistent approach to learning because the childminder has built effective partnerships with parents and other providers.  The childminder is well qualified and constantly strengthens and reflects on the needs of children and their families. She is good at evaluating the quality of her provision, and identifying training programmes that have a positive impact on children's development.  Children benefit from well-planned activities, including visits to the library to select relevant books, to learn about going to school. Therefore, the childminder promotes

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This provision is good

children's well-being effectively and helps them to manage important changes in their lives.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have consistent opportunities to experiment and explore with a range of materials, which means the childminder does not fully promote their creative skills.  The childminder does not incorporate opportunities for children to make marks during some everyday experiences, so does not fully promote their early writing abilities.

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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 to promote children's early writing skills, so that they can learn to express their ideas in this way while they play  introduce a wider range of materials for children to explore, experiment, and express themselves with, to fully promote their imaginative and creative skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children as they played inside and in the garden.  The inspector considered the views of parents as part of the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including children's learning journals.  The inspector conducted a meeting with the childminder to discuss her practices and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's interactions with children are good and have a positive impact on the progress children make. Children use new skills and are motivated to take charge of their learning. For example, children selected resources and built a zoo that included diving boards for people and animals. The childminder asks children questions that encourage them to think carefully. She tailors these in response to children's abilities. For example, children used cereals and trucks in the garden. The childminder asked children to use lots of handfuls to fill the trucks, to promote their mathematical skills. The childminder naturally builds on children's interests and experiences. For example, children develop a special game in response to a film they have seen at home. The childminder develops this as part of their play and learning experiences. The childminder observes children and assesses their achievements. She uses this information effectively to plan their next steps

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who attend. This is good

in learning. The childminder carefully tracks children's progress and identifies any gaps in their development. Therefore, children consistently make good progress.

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good

Children play independently, make decisions, and choose activities. Therefore, they develop the skills they need in preparation for school. Children's efforts are celebrated and they benefit from being in a warm and caring environment. The childminder is confident in her abilities and relaxed in her approach. This helps children feel happy and secure. For example, children sit on the childminder's lap and tell her that they love being at her house. Children use a garden that the childminder equips with a variety of resources that encourage them to climb and balance. Children also go on local visits to the park and allotment, and benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. The childminder builds positive relationships with parents. This has a particularly positive impact for children with special educational needs. The childminder works effectively with other professionals in order to fully promote children's well-being.

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provision is good

The childminder has attended safeguarding training and understands her responsibilities to keep children safe from harm. She has a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection issues. The childminder's experience and training help her provide good-quality provision. She reflects on her practice and successfully identifies areas to improve. For example, she has reorganised resources in the playroom so that children can use these independently. The childminder uses supervision and appraisals to help her assistant develop good practice and to drive improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 118361 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 846138 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She sometimes works with an assistant. The childminder has a level 3 qualification. She operates each weekday throughout most of 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

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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