Childminder 958826

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2016 14 November 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

 Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder shares information with parents and welcomes their feedback about children's progress, which helps the childminder meet the needs of the children. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder interacts with children positively. She challenges children's understanding by asking questions that invite children to think and respond with their own ideas.  Children develop their learning and social interactions through a wide range of interesting experiences in the local community.  The childminder encourages children to get along and help each other. They behave well, and develop independence and the ability to take care of themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use her assessments of children's development effectively to monitor their progress more precisely. For example, to identify any less obvious gaps in their learning so she can help close these even more rapidly.  The childminder does not make the most of the opportunities in children's activities to help them to see and learn about words and numbers in their play.

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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

 refine the monitoring of children's progress to more precisely identify any less obvious gaps in their learning so these close even more rapidly  help children see written words and numbers in their activities to extend their early reading and mathematical skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder to gather her knowledge about her safeguarding responsibilities.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's development records, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to identify concerns and is clear of the procedures to follow to protect children's welfare. The childminder gains information from parents about children's routines, interests and abilities on entry. She uses this information to help extend their learning. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and the care she provides for their children. The childminder assesses children's progress and keeps parents informed of their children's daily activities, which helps to promote a consistent approach to their learning. The childminder reflects on her practice and attends ongoing training to develop her knowledge and skills that benefit children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides a range of resources and activities to promote their learning. She organises play resources so that younger children can easily chose what they want to do. The childminder supports the children's communication and language development. For example, she asks questions, which invite responses and extend the discussion, and talks at appropriate times to extend their play ideas. The childminder uses daily activities to extend mathematical learning. For example, she promotes the use of mathematical language during a cookery activity. The childminder provides outdoor opportunities to promote children's physical development and social skills, including visits to parks and a soft-play activity centre.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children are confident and happy to explore different activities independently. Children form good attachments with the childminder and readily ask her for help. They benefit from lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder, which helps them to become confident in their abilities. The childminder teaches children how to use knives appropriately when cutting fruit. She helps children learn how to behave and follow the rules. For instance, she encourages the children to take turns and share, negotiate and to respect each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and happy to explore independently. They enjoy a broad range of activities and learn a range of skills that help them prepare for the next stage in their learning. Children know and follow the daily routines and make requests for what they want to do. Children develop strong language skills and their creativity as they eagerly join in songs and stories. They develop good self-esteem and happily contribute their ideas. Children learn to count and understand some mathematical language used for weight and size.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 958826 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 836977 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register 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 14 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Portishead, North Somerset. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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