Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2016 11 September 2014

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not maintain a daily record of the children's attendance, which is also a breach of the requirements of the Childcare Register. This does not significantly compromise children's well-being or learning because the childminder knows who is present and supervises children well.  The childminder misses some opportunities to help the children think through their ideas to fully develop their creativity and learning.  At mealtimes, the childminder does not always encourage children to communicate with one another and develop their social skills further.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has made good progress since the last inspection. She provides many challenging activities that reflect children's individual learning needs. Children make good progress in all areas of their learning, relative to their starting points.  The childminder role models effective learning for the children. She makes learning enjoyable and is particularly confident in developing language, early reading and mathematical skills.  The childminder consistently makes sure that expectations and boundaries are clear. She teaches children to share, take turns and be kind to each other.  The childminder has strong and positive partnerships with parents. She plans settling-in arrangements particularly well. Children soon feel safe and secure at the setting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 maintain a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance. 25/04/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 help children to think through and develop their ideas, to progress even further with their creativity and learning  extend opportunities to help children socialise and engage with others more during mealtimes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder, children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder and children's play, viewed the resources and equipment.  The inspector undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's records, policies and procedures, and the self-evaluation form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements robust safety procedures. She has a clear understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow to protect children from harm. However, the childminder does not always keep her attendance register up to date to consistently meet the requirements. Since the last inspection, the childminder has completed training to further support children's welfare and learning, and to accurately complete the required progress checks. She has developed her self- evaluation process effectively. She listens to parents' views, evaluates her practice and, overall, is committed to improving the quality of her provision. For example, she has recently increased her resources to help children learn more about technology.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good range of well-organised resources that children really enjoy and that stimulate learning. The childminder's planning is focused on children's interests and needs. She builds on what children know and their ideas, to provide exciting activities that motivate them well. For example, during the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations the children became fascinated with crowns. The childminder arranged a crown making activity, supporting them skilfully. This included encouraging their understanding of the world, communication and counting skills as they studied a picture of the Queen's castle and counted the windows. The childminder makes accurate assessments and ensures children make continual progression in all areas of learning. She shares information about children's progress regularly with parents and other settings they attend to ensure continuity in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder teaches children about staying safe, such as road safety on outings. However, she does not always record children's attendance, meaning she does not have all the information she needs to fully protect their welfare. Children relax in the childminder's care and are keen to learn. Daily routines contribute well towards children achieving good levels of confidence, independence, health and emotional well-being. The childminder encourages the children to take responsibility for their needs and they take pride in getting their own drinks when they are thirsty, for example. The childminder ensures children get plenty of exercise and outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and confident learners. They count confidently, enjoy writing their names and listen to stories with great enthusiasm. Children learn to be kind, and to understand and respect that people are different and have differing needs. They are ready for school and the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419136 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1048049 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 11 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Emersons Green, Bristol. She offers her service from 7am to 6.30pm each weekday for 47 weeks of the year.

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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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