Childminder, Out-of school day care in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 uses effective methods of observation, assessment and flexible planning. This helps all children, including those with additional needs, to make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points.  The childminder builds strong relationships with children and she gets to knows them well.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment for improvement. She maintains a varied range of professional development, such as attending beneficial networking events and training, to enable her to maintain good teaching and care practices, and reflects well on all aspects of her work.  Safeguarding procedures are strong and the childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities. This ensures that she keeps children safe.  Parent partnerships are good and parents are complimentary about the service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities in daily routines to extend further children's social and independence skills.  The childminder does not always prepare children for changes in routine. This sometimes means that children show some reluctance to end their play and help to tidy up.

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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

 make snack and meal routines consistently social experiences for children with opportunities for them to develop their personal independence and physical skills  improve changeover times so children know what is going to happen next and can end their play for themselves and contribute more independently to tidying up.

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Inspection activities

 Discussions took place with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and adult interactions with children in the home.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records, and checked the suitability of the childminder and the other adult household members.  The inspector took account of the views of children and parents spoken to on the day of the inspection. 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 childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses her knowledge of how children learn and develop to ensure children receive good quality care and learning experiences. The childminder reviews her policies and procedures to ensure that they are up to date and meet the current requirements. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that she maintains her qualification in first aid. She works in partnership with other settings and professionals working with children effectively, which promotes a continuity of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good teacher. She tailors the planning of activities to suit the individual children's needs and match what they need to learn next. This challenges children well and they make good progress. Play areas are set up so that children can see what is on offer and make choices from a range of resources covering all areas of learning. Children are keen to play imaginatively with home area resources, and babies are keen to explore a range of different materials and textured objects in baskets using their senses. The childminder promotes children's language development well. She tailors her teaching skilfully to match the age and stage of the child. For example, younger children's vocabularies are extended and older children are challenged to think more deeply. Children are confident communicators and make good progress with their speech.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have access to stimulating and good quality toys and equipment that support their development. They have regular opportunities to use the garden. The childminder effectively teaches children good skills for their future development. For example, they know about road safety and how to stay safe when walking near roads. The childminder works closely with parents when children first start to find out about each child. They quickly feel emotionally secure and settle well. The childminder provides children with healthy meals and snacks. The childminder plans a range of outings to teach children about the wider world and to promote their understanding of individual differences in society. The childminder is a good role model. She establishes clear rules and boundaries for behaviour. She uses praise and encouragement to motivate children to learn.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have fun and engage in activities well. They develop good confidence and good skills typical for their age and stage of development. Children learn to play cooperatively, share and take turns. Children have time to lead their play and develop their own ideas and interests. They engage in activities well, have good attention skills and are motivated to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475611 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 960426 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the village of Frampton Cotterell, in South Gloucestershire. She offers childcare all day Monday to Friday, including before and after school, and in the school holidays. The childminder has a level 3 early years 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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