Childminder EY484787

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 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 warm and kind to children. She forms strong relationships with them early on, which is helping them to settle in well. Children show that they feel secure and confident to seek comfort from her. This supports their emotional well-being very effectively.  The childminder effectively promotes children's communication and language development through good teaching techniques. This is helping children become confident communicators and widens their vocabularies.  The childminder teaches mathematics well, for instance, when introducing counting, sorting and using mathematical terms and language as children play.  The well-qualified childminder continues her professional development by attending training and local networks to share good practice and expand her knowledge. She effectively reflects on the quality of her own provision to identify strengths and make improvements.  Assessment, observation and planning help all children make good progress from their

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This provision is good

starting points, including disabled children and those with special educational needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed the outdoor area to promote rich and stimulating activities, especially for those children who like to learn outdoors.  The childminder does not make the most of her good partnerships with parents to encourage them to share a wider range of information about their children's learning and changing interests at home.

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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

 develop the outdoor area to incorporate rich and varied experiences to stimulate all children and particularly those who prefer to learn outdoors  enrich parental input by celebrating children's changing interests and achievements at home to reflect these in the activities provided.

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Inspection activities

 Discussions took place with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records, the suitability of the childminder and other adult household members.  The inspector took account of the views of children spoken to on the day of the inspection, and those of parents through reviewing documents. The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation with her.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's ongoing development. She is aware of all children's next stages in learning and she shares her assessments with parents through daily discussions and by sharing documents. The childminder reflects on the activities she provides and children's progress, and swiftly identifies any gaps in children's learning. The childminder has good links with other professionals and early years settings working with children in her care. This helps promote a continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an experienced practitioner. She is skilled in helping children develop their literacy skills in preparation for school. She provides opportunities for children to develop early writing skills and mark making. They enjoy painting portraits and are beginning to write letters and words. Children engage well in their self-chosen play. As they play with home area resources, they work together to negotiate their ideas. The childminder plays alongside children and talks to them about their play, she shows an interest and children respond positively and engage in rich conversations with her. The childminder seeks initial information from parents to help her have an understanding of children's starting points in learning and needs. She uses this information well to help them settle and plan things they will enjoy and be challenged by.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating environment with accessible resources to help children to have control over their learning. Children are happy and comfortable in the childminder's home. They show confidence in talking to visitors and are welcoming. The childminder helps children learn about the importance of being healthy. She provides them with healthy meals and snacks, and ensures they have daily opportunities to be outside in the garden or in local places within the community. The childminder helps children to learn about themselves and others, and they value differences. She talks to children about their home lives and families. The childminder teaches children about safety. For example, children know not to run on decking when it is wet because it can become slippery, causing them to fall and hurt themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem and are able to make independent choices. Children make good progress and develop the necessary skills, which support their preparation for school and the next stage in their learning. They learn to socialise with others, to be respectful and understand differences. They have a good understanding of how to behave and they can share and take turns. They are well prepared for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484787 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 1002387 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Clevedon, North Somerset. The childminder operates her service all year round, from Monday to Thursday, including before and after school and during school holidays. Her service closes during August each year. The childminder is a level 4 qualified Montessori teacher and she has completed a relevant home childcarer course.

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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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