Childminder in Bath and North East Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 September 2015 22 July 2010

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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 sensitively settles children into her care and develops warm, trusting and caring relationships with them. As a result, children feel safe and secure, which supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has a clear understanding of what may cause her concerns regarding a child's well-being.  The childminder knows the children very well and through observation and assessment. She assesses and monitors their progress and identifies the next steps in their learning and development. She has good relationships with parents and this contributes to meeting children's individual needs and helps ensure they make good progress.  The childminder evaluates her practice effectively and attends regular training. This helps her make improvements which have a positive impact on children's learning and

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This provision is good

development.  The childminder is a good role model, which helps children to learn how to behave appropriately and respect each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage parents to be more involved in supporting their children's learning at home.

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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

 continue with parents involvement to increase supporting their children's learning at home to promote more opportunities for shared learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and the impact of training on children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation including training records, evidence of the suitability of the childminder, children's progress records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of written views from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands and implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage well. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of relevant issues and ensures the premises are safe for children to play and learn. The childminder attends regular training to ensure she can support their learning and development. Children benefit because the childminder then puts training into practice. For example, she has reorganised the resources to create more opportunities for children to make choices in their learning and has provided space for the children to make dens. The childminder has addressed the recommendations from the last inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy and contented. They enjoy their time with the childminder and are keen to engage in activities. Children enjoy listening to and joining in with stories, playing with a variety of toys, growing strawberries in the garden, taking part in number games and going out for daily walks. The childminder joins in with the play, sensitively asking questions to extend their speaking and listening skills. The childminder works well with parents to identify children's achievements. The childminder has detailed information about the progress individual children make and supports them well in making good progress within the setting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children and parents benefit from the childminder's caring and well planned settling-in procedures which help children to settle quickly. Children develop positive and trusting relationships with the childminder which builds their confidence. The childminder supports children's independence and helps them to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She is also a good role model. As a result, behaviour is very good and the children show respect towards others. For example, they happily share, look after each other, take turns and listen to what they each have to say. The children rest or sleep according to their individual needs. This helps ensure they are rested and refreshed to resume their play and learning. Parents are very happy with the care the childminder gives the children.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. The childminder supports children well. As a result, children achieve at least typical levels of development from their individual starting points. Children are well prepared and ready to move on to the next stage of their development and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343659 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 835052 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 July 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006. She lives in Peasedown St. John, near Bath in North East Somerset. Childminding takes place on the ground floor. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She has a level 3 qualification in childcare. The childminder works from 7am until 7pm, all year apart from family holidays and bank holidays. The family have two rabbits that live outside in the garden.

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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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