Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 August 2015 5 March 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a welcoming home and a good learning environment. She provides activities that help children to make good progress in their learning and equips them with good skills for the future.  Children have access to a wide range of age-appropriate resources indoors and outdoors. The childminder uses these well to support her teaching and promote all areas of children's learning and development.  The childminder uses sign language to enhance children's communication and language development and overall children are achieving well in this aspect of their learning.  Well-balanced snacks and meals that are freshly prepared by the childminder help to promote healthy eating.  The childminder is committed to continuing her professional training. She has recently achieved Level 3 in home-based childcare and is using her new knowledge and skills to improve outcomes for children.

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This provision is good

 Children form positive relationships with the childminder. They show that they feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder promotes children's well-being successfully following well-considered procedures to safeguard children's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides a narrative to children's play, however on occasions children are given insufficient time to think and respond to the childminder's questions. She is too quick to offer the answers, so does not make the most of opportunities to help children develop their thinking skills and know that their contributions are valued.

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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 adequate time for children to think and respond to questions to enhance their thinking skills and show that their contributions are valued.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled the children's learning journals.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children indoors and in the garden.  The inspector spoke with a parent regarding their children's care, learning and development and considered the views of other parents from archived comments.  The inspector talked with the children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses observation and assessment to help her plan effectively for children's future learning. She uses different teaching techniques to aid children's progress. She encourages children's communication and language development. The childminder talks to young children, giving a commentary about what they are doing. The narrative is consistently provided throughout children's play and learning; however on occasion the childminder does not always give children time to think about and answer questions to further extend their good learning. Children enjoy outdoor sensory experiences, for example as they play with a variety of objects embedded in the sand. They are encouraged to use their imagination and gain confidence to explore and investigate different materials. Children clearly delight in listening to stories read by the childminder and join in excitedly.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming and nurturing environment. She supports children well and helps them to form secure emotional attachments. Children are confident in the company of others and show confidence to explore resources and activities, particularly in the well-resourced outdoor environment. Older children are encouraged to be independent. They wash their hands and place their hand towel in the bin. Children receive plenty of warm praise and encouragement to foster their self-esteem and confidence. Children learn to recognise and name healthy food, and are encouraged to be physically active. The childminder helps them to find out about the wider world through socialising with other children and local outings.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding issues, including the procedures to follow in the event of concerns arising about children's welfare. She maintains a safe play environment, taking effective safety precautions. She has extended her risk assessment to include her pets, as recommended at the last inspection. She maintains all documentation required for the safe and efficient management of the provision well. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to making ongoing improvements and developing her childcare practice through further training and collaborative working. She has well-established relationships with other childminders she meets at local cluster meetings. Partnerships with parents are well established and a good flow of information ensures children's needs are met. She regularly seeks their views on the provision and has well-targeted improvement plans to enhance her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295729 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 833912 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in the Mangotsfield part of Bristol and operates between 7am and 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a recognised level 3 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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