Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2016 26 January 2010

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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 her wealth of experience and good understanding of the learning and development requirements to plan a wide range of activities. She tailors activities effectively to meet children's needs and to support all children to make good progress.  Children form strong emotional attachments with the childminder. She is kind, supportive and sensitive to children's needs. For example, the childminder uses encouragement and praise to motivate children and reward their efforts, which has a positive impact on children's confidence.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder provides them with daily information about what their children have done and the progress they are making.  Children behave well. The childminder teaches them how to respect each other's feelings. They learn to share resources and take turns.  The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to improve her provision. For example,

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This provision is good

she has developed her assessment systems, which allows her to monitor children's progress and identify where children may need extra challenge or support.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are fewer opportunities for children to draw and practise their early writing skills.  The childminder does not provide many opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and the lives, cultures and traditions of others.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to draw and develop their early writing skills  provide more opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and the cultures and traditions of people from other backgrounds.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing and taking part in activities and assessed the quality of teaching.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children.  The inspector took into account parents' written views.  The inspector looked at documents, including the childminder's self-evaluation form, children's learning journals and assessments, and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector toured the parts of the premises used for childminding and looked at the available toys and resources.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm and she understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder uses thorough risk assessments of her home, garden and outings effectively, helping her to keep children safe at all times. She undertakes regular training and liaises with other professionals to keep her knowledge up-to-date and to share good practice. The childminder has established good relationships with other early years providers, which promotes children's outcomes by providing continuity in their care, learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder places a strong focus on teaching children good communication and language skills, building sound foundations for future learning. She reads stories very well, for example, using the volume, tone and pace to keep children's interest and extend their concentration spans. The childminder encourages children to think and express their ideas, for example by asking questions about what might happen next. Children develop good physical skills, for instance, as they manipulate playdough. The childminder interacts well with children. For example, she supported their imaginative play by providing utensils and a frying pan for children to cook their playdough sausages in. Children develop good mathematical skills. For example, the childminder taught them to count the objects they had made and work out whether they would fit into a container. Children benefit from daily outdoor activities. They enjoyed developing their physical skills by throwing and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

catching balls, climbing steps and using wheeled vehicles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a very wide range of toys and resources, which she has thoughtfully arranged to allow children independent access. Children behave very well and develop good social skills. For example, they wait patiently for their turn on the slide and happily share resources. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles well. For example, children learn to follow robust hygiene procedures and enjoy nutritious food.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress across the areas of learning, given their starting points. They are enthusiastic learners who develop strong communication, social and physical skills. Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's company. They display many qualities of effective learners, such as good listening skills, high levels of concentration and perseverance to complete their tasks, such as putting their shoes and coats on. This prepares them well for the next stages in their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY336914 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1033464 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire. Childminding takes place between 7.30am and 5pm, from Monday to Friday, during school term time only. The childminder holds a National Nursery Examination Board diploma.

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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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