Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 October 2015 23 March 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 provides children with interesting activities that are suitable for their age and ability. Children benefit from play experiences that help them thoroughly enjoy their learning.  The childminder develops exceptionally warm, close relationships with the children. She provides safe play spaces so children can choose freely what they want to play with.  The childminder works closely with parents. She gathers extensive information about children when they first attend. She continues to exchange information to effectively meet children's needs.  Children are safe and secure in the childminder's care. She uses robust risk assessments to ensure the environment is suitable for children to play, rest and sleep.  The childminder continues to improve her knowledge and skills. She has completed an early years qualification. This has helped her to develop a clear understanding of how children learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make best use of all opportunities to develop younger children's mathematical skills, for example, their understanding of number, size and shape.  The childminder does not always help children to gain an understanding of people in the wider world, beyond their immediate family.

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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

 extend younger children's mathematical skills further in their activities  help children to broaden their experiences and understanding of the wider world in which they live.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder playing with the children during a range of activities.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's policies, looked at children's records, and checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector discussed activities with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in their written responses.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to meet requirements. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder continues to attend training to ensure she has a good understanding of the most recent safeguarding procedures. She understands the steps to follow to protect children from harm. The childminder continues to evaluate her work with the children and quickly identifies any areas for improvement. She consistently develops her provision to ensure good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder adapts her teaching so that is appropriate for children of different ages. This ensures all children have a good foundation for the next steps in learning. The childminder focuses well on supporting children to learn through play. She provides lots of opportunities for children to follow their own ideas. For example, children chose to play with the cars and the childminder helped them to find the garage to extend their play. As they played, the childminder talked to children to develop their speaking and listening skills. Children enjoy having stories read to them while, for example, naming animals in the pictures. Young children develop confidence to explore, investigate and discover how things feel through the wide range of interesting materials.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows the children and their individual routines very well. She easily identifies the younger children's needs and ensures they are met effectively. She provides interesting and well-resourced play areas. The children clearly feel completely comfortable in the childminder's care. She provides daily opportunities for outdoor play in the fresh air. She ensures children have healthy and well-balanced meals and snacks, and learn good hygiene routines. Children learn how to manage their own safety. For example, the childminder reminds the younger children to use the slide in the garden with care. The childminder's care and sensitive approach help all children gain the self-assurance needed for the next stage in their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points in learning. The childminder checks their progress carefully and ensures she plans activities which meet their needs and stages of development. Children gain the skills they need in preparation for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435377 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 824071 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Patchway, Bristol. The childminder works all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works weekdays from 7.30am to 5.30pm. The childminder holds a qualification in early years at level 3. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years.

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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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