Childminder in North Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2015 11 October 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides exciting experiences that motivate children to learn. Teaching is of a consistently good standard and the childminder is skilful at extending children's play. As a result, children make consistently good progress.  The childminder has developed a good understanding of the way children learn. This helps her plan effectively for children's next steps in learning; this is particularly evident in mathematics and children benefit from her understanding and knowledge.  The childminder effectively evaluates her practice and provision. She successfully identifies and makes targeted improvements. This brings about positive change to the experiences she provides for children. As a result, children make good progress from their starting points.  Children have very positive attitudes towards each other and the childminder; they develop positive social values as they share space, ideas and resources together.

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This provision is good

Children are secure and play with confidence.  Partnerships with parents and other providers help to ensure that children benefit from a shared approach to meeting their needs. This successfully promotes children's learning in other settings and at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children cannot always engage in imaginative role play games because there are not enough resources available to enhance their experiences and learning.  The childminder does not make full use of opportunities to encourage children to consistently take responsibility for their actions or develop their self-help skills further.

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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

 enhance opportunities and resources for children to engage in imaginative games so that they can continue to extend their language and communication skills through role play  use all opportunities to help children take responsibility for their actions, and develop their self-help skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took the views of parents into account.  The inspector held a leadership and management discussion with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed documentation, including children's learning journals.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children's interactions with the childminder inside and in the garden.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands child protection issues and implements robust arrangements for safeguarding children. She provides a safe and stimulating environment for children. For example, children bump their bikes down the steps and the childminder teaches them to use outdoor equipment in a considered and sensible way. The childminder successfully evaluates her provision. She makes positive changes which are informed by well-chosen training programmes. For example, the childminder has reorganised the books in her playroom to appeal to all age groups of children. The childminder puts her experience and qualifications to good use. She works closely with parents and other professionals and these partnerships have a positive impact on outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides activities and experiences that really appeal to children. As a result, children are keen to get involved and make consistently good progress in their learning. For example, children play with rice and experiment with changing its flow through a funnel. The childminder has a keen interest in the development of children's understanding of number. As a result, she plans well-considered opportunities that encourage children to explore quantity and number as they play. Children also have many opportunities to develop their pre-writing skills as they draw and attempt to write. The childminder maintains effective systems that help her to track children's progress and identify gaps in their development. She plans successfully for children's next steps in learning. Care and learning are carefully tailored for each child. This has a positive impact on all children and particularly those with additional needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children use well-developed social skills. They respect each other and play together nicely. Children make independent choices about where they play and have lots of access to fresh air and exercise. Children enjoy climbing and balancing on the equipment to develop their physical skills. They learn how to use the equipment safely and take managed risks. Children develop positive values which will help them as they move on to school and into the wider community. Children can access water and fruit throughout the day and they develop an understanding of healthy eating habits.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder's provision and practice have a very positive impact on the progress children make. They are well placed to develop attitudes and characteristics that will benefit them in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 118413 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 840173 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998. She lives with her husband and one adult son in Easton in Gordano, North Somerset. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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