Childminder EY483329

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 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 is aware of the children's stages of development and keeps a good check on their progress in key areas. She promotes children's language well, for example by continually talking to them and extending their vocabulary.  The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment which supports children's all-round development, including their understanding of how to keep safe and when to take a risk. Resources both inside and outside provide children with opportunities to investigate and explore.  The childminder provides good-quality care. She keeps abreast of new initiatives and develops her setting, for example, through links with local support groups and other professionals.  Children form strong relationships with the childminder. They show that they feel safe and secure in her care and they make good progress in all areas.  The childminder promotes equality and diversity through good resources and her daily

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This provision is good

practice. Children have good opportunities to understand differences within society and extend their knowledge and understanding of the world around them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities in the routines of the day to fully strengthen children's social skills and develop their understanding of healthy practices.  The childminder does not always ensure that sleeping arrangements are the best possible, to help ensure that children rest or sleep undisturbed.  The childminder does not always include parents in evaluating her setting, to help her continually improve outcomes for children.

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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 organisation of routines to give children even more opportunities to develop an understanding of healthy routines and to practise their already good social skills  improve sleeping arrangements so that children have even better opportunities to rest undisturbed  develop further ways to include parents in evaluating the quality of the setting to help identify strengths and areas for development, to help achieve the very best outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children at play both inside and outside, and discussed the quality of teaching and learning with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, children's assessment information, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day, and also looked at a selection of testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on the quality of her practice and provision to identify areas for improvement. She keeps up to date with changes in requirements, and shares ideas with other childminders, to help her achieve good outcomes for children. She makes good use of her childcare knowledge to monitor children's progress and to identify any gaps in their learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities and knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child. Parents report that they are happy with the care she gives children and are pleased with the progress they make. The childminder shares information with parents about children's activities and keeps them up to date with how well their children are doing. She also passes on ideas about how to follow up children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is very aware of the importance of developing children's communication skills, and does so well, in a variety of ways. For example, she sits on the floor with the children while they play and describes what they are doing, to help them learn new words. She also takes the opportunity to develop their mathematical skills as they play. For example, she introduces simple counting activities. Good resources and toys provide children with experiences of simple technology and provide a stimulus for lots of singing together. Children develop their physical skills well through a varied range of activities. For example, they have fun outdoors, splashing in water, playing in sand, and they learn to negotiate steps safely. They learn to recognise each other's needs as the childminder supports them to play together and share equipment. Children develop a love of books, for example, as they cuddle up together to listen to stories in a cosy environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gives the children lots of praise, which develops their self-esteem. They grow in confidence and gradually become more assured in situations, such as meeting new people. Babies feel secure because they know that they can always crawl to the childminder for soothing cuddles when needed. Children help themselves to toys and learn to share willingly. Their behaviour is good. The childminder calmly helps children develop their social skills, teaching them how to cooperate. She encourages them to begin to take responsibility and develop independence by doing small jobs for themselves. For example, after playing, they make a good effort at packing away toys and equipment. The childminder plans a varied range of activities to build children's understanding of the world. For example, she visits local support groups, where children enjoy play in larger social groups, and she takes the children on interesting outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have a trusting relationship with the childminder. They are developing key skills to help them at the next stage of their learning. They show growing self-assurance and are making good progress across all areas of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483329 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 994062 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 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Hanham, Bristol. She offers flexible daycare during most weeks of the year and is eligible to provide free early years 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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Telephone number

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