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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 August 2015 30 April 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is highly skilled and extremely sensitive in helping children of all ages form secure emotional attachments. This is because the settling-in process is robust. It provides an exceptionally strong base and encourages children to develop their ability to explore and be independent. This motivates them to learn and make good progress.  The childminder is experienced and dedicated, and has an in-depth knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She has high expectations of herself and the children in her care. She effectively monitors children's learning and development. As a result, children experience highly innovative, motivating and stimulating experiences that help them make excellent progress.  Partnerships with other professionals and in the local community are exemplary. This supports continuity and consistency for children.  The childminder establishes firm bonds with children with additional needs. She highly

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This provision is outstanding

values parental involvement and enters into a highly effective exchange of information with parents to help meet children's individual needs exceptionally well.  Children's safety is given an extremely high priority at this provision. The childminder has an excellent understanding of her responsibilities regarding safeguarding and child protection. She knows how to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare.  The childminder ensures she prioritises her professional development and keeps her training up to date. She regularly reviews and updates her policies, completes comprehensive risk assessments and generally evaluates her practice well, to underpin her highly effective practice.

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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

 build on the already excellent systems for monitoring practice, to provide an even sharper focus on tracking how well children achieve against their planned next steps.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children during activities inside and outside.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the activity.  The inspector sampled a range of paperwork including policies, children's records, risk assessments and procedures.  The inspector gathered the views of parents through questionnaires and comments made in contact books.  The inspector discussed the provision with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The quality of teaching is outstanding. Children's communication and language skills receive a high priority at all times and, as a result, all of them are making superb progress. The childminder consistently uses excellent questioning techniques with children during their play, and this engages them in practising their language skills. The childminder nurtures children's love of books extremely well. She extends children's learning when reading stories, for example, by talking about the behaviour and feelings of characters. Children engage intently as they become involved and use many props, such as puppets and soft toys. The childminder is proactive in playing alongside children and constantly evolves learning opportunities for them. For example, she engages the children in activities supporting them to speak, count and name colours and shapes as they play. She uses effective questions to challenge and extend their thinking skills. Children learn

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who attend. This is outstanding

valuable skills for their future learning, such as curiosity, exploration and being active learners.

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outstanding

Children play alongside each other and show good behaviour, given their age and stage of development. The childminder handles children's behaviour in a gentle but consistent manner. This ensures they are fully aware of her expectations and helps them develop their self-control. The childminder encourages children to develop an understanding of having a healthy lifestyle. For example, she grows fruit and vegetables with children, and these stimulate conversations with them that help their learning. Children help prepare their snacks and there is an emphasis on them developing independent skills. This builds self-assurance and high self-esteem, and in turn accelerates their learning. Children have an abundance of opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, a sheltered area in the garden enables children to play outside in any weather, allowing them to practise their coordination and physical skills while being protected from the rain and

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provision is outstanding

The childminder's commitment and drive for excellence is inspirational. She reflects and evaluates her provision exceptionally well. She uses her excellent knowledge of the learning and development requirements to evaluate the activities she provides. However, she is aware that she could more precisely focus how she tracks to maintain the excellent progress children are making. The childminder reflects on the wealth of training courses she attends, and uses her new knowledge and skills to promote children's care and learning. The childminder assesses children's skills, knowledge and abilities accurately, meaning acute records support them wholeheartedly. Furthermore, the inclusive and proactive approach to providing specific plans for children to flourish is exemplary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132809 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 825540 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Peasedown St John, near Bath, Avon. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. Childcare takes place on weekdays, all year round. The childminder has a level 3 childcare 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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