Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2015 9 May 2012

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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 engages parents well. As a result, they contribute to their children's learning at home and remain well informed about their progress and achievements.  Children are happy, content and relaxed because they have formed positive relationships and secure attachments with the childminder. This effectively supports children's well-being.  The childminder provides a fun and stimulating environment where children are motivated to play and learn.  The childminder carries out regular observations of children as they play. She monitors and tracks children's progress so she can easily see the areas where they are making least progress and provide appropriate support. As a result, children make good progress in all areas of development and acquire the skills needed for their eventual move to school.  The childminder evaluates and continuously improves her practice. She updates her skills and knowledge through regular training to promote outcomes for children. She

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This provision is good

gathers the views of both parents and children to identify any weaknesses in her practice and this drives ongoing improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully enhance children's learning about the differences and similarities between themselves and others in the community.  Children do not always have opportunities to learn about and use a range of technology.

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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 for children to learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and others in the community  improve opportunities for children to learn about and use technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children in the home and the garden.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records, and checked the suitability of the childminder to work with children.  The inspector took account of the views of children and those of parents through discussion and reviewing documents. The inspector discussed the childminder's self- evaluation with her.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The qualified and experienced childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She demonstrates a high level of passion and commitment for her work. She regularly meets with other childminders to discuss good practice ideas. This contributes to raising the quality of care and education she provides. The childminder has a good understanding of her roles and responsibilities in terms of child protection and safeguarding is effective. This helps children to be well protected and kept safe from harm. Partnerships working with other settings that children attend are strong. As a result, information is shared regularly, which supports continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is consistently strong. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of what children can do, and what they need to learn next. Children enjoy the range of exciting activities provided. The childminder talks to children about what they are doing and asks them developmentally appropriate questions. This helps to further promote children's listening and attention skills. The childminder supports children well to develop skills to be ready for school. Children enjoy playing alongside the childminder as she supports their understanding and encourages them. They become motivated and active learners, who are enthusiastic and keen to try new things. The childminder effectively supports children's language and communication skills through quality interactions and a focus on developing their speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has high expectations of the children and creates opportunities for them to do things for themselves. As a result, children learn to take care of their own needs with encouragement and support, which prepares them well for their next stage of learning and the move on to school. The childminder establishes clear expectations, such as through routines which enable children to settle quickly. Children are confident and independent. The childminder encourages children to be kind and share, and to respect others. Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children spend time outdoors and regularly go on outings, experiencing fresh air and exercise in all kinds of weather. They learn about the natural world and develop an understanding of how to treat others with respect.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress and they make typical progress in their learning. Children have time to lead their play and the childminder enthusiastically plays alongside them. They engage in activities well and are motivated to learn because the childminder offers good challenge and makes things exciting for them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438507 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 824353 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Staple Hill, Bristol. The childminder operates her service Mondays to Thursdays throughout the year with the exception of between four to six weeks each year for personal holiday. The childminder offers care for children in the early years age group all day, and before and after school and during the holidays for school-aged children. The childminder has a relevant 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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