Childminder in Bath and North East Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2015 30 September 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children are incredibly well occupied by the inspiring activities that thoroughly support them to enjoy their learning. The childminder uses her excellent knowledge to help children to make outstanding progress in all areas of learning.  Children play in exceptionally well-resourced and highly stimulating play spaces that motivate and engage their interest. Children show their eagerness to solve problems as they explore and investigate the wide range of resources.  The well-qualified childminder continues to enhance her professional development. She attends a wide range of training and continually reflects on her practice. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children to drive continual improvement and support best outcomes for children.  Children settle quickly with the childminder and develop warm, close relationships with her. Children feel exceptionally secure and develop a very good sense of belonging.

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This provision is outstanding

This supports them to become extremely confident and independent learners.  The childminder builds excellent partnerships with parents. She gathers extensive information from them when their children first attend and continues to share information with them to effectively meet their ongoing needs.  The arrangements for safeguarding are highly effective. The childminder uses a wide range of robust procedures to ensure children are safe and secure in her home and on all outings.

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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 to enhance opportunities for children to choose and use technology.

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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 discussed the childminder's policies, looked at children's records, and checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistant.  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 outstanding

The childminder has an exceptionally secure understanding of how to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that both she and her assistant have a thorough understanding of the safeguarding procedures and keep up to date with changes. The childminder shows an exceptionally high level of commitment to providing an excellent experience for all families. She uses her extensive knowledge from her early years qualification effectively to extend and challenge children in their learning. She comprehensively monitors children's learning and development and the effectiveness of her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses excellent teaching methods to promote children's learning and development. Children access inspiring resources to help them develop early mathematics and writing skills. The childminder extends their language during play and introduces new words. For example, children draw straight and wavy lines and she helps them to measure these. Children show delight as they use the ruler and confidently count. Children enjoy weighing and comparing objects on the scales and discussing if they are heavier, lighter or weigh the same. Children's physical development is skilfully promoted. For example, they draw around shapes and cut them out using scissors with great care. The childminder encourages children to write their names on their work and to identify the sounds of the letters in their names. Children use a laptop for focused activities, however, there are fewer opportunities for them to freely choose and use other technology during play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder helps children build an exceptionally positive view of themselves and promotes their self-esteem well, for example, by providing enthusiastic praise and encouragement. She provides excellent models for healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy and well-balanced meals and encourages scrupulous good hygiene routines. Children's personal independence is significantly fostered as they prepare and serve their own snacks and drinks. Children have excellent opportunities for outdoor play, which is used to help them gain an extensive understanding of the natural world. The childminder builds on this with children as they make bird feeders and watch and identify the birds that use these. The childminder very carefully supports children to learn how to manage their own safety and to use equipment with care. The childminder's very high-quality care means that all children very quickly gain the necessary skills for the next stage in their learning.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make outstanding progress from their initial starting points. Children are exceptionally well prepared with the skills they need in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132930 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 825542 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Keynsham, Bristol. The childminder works Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 5.30pm, during term time. She holds a level 3 qualification in early years. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, 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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