Childminder EY417991

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2016 13 May 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 plans an interesting and stimulating range of activities that the children enjoy and that take into account their individual interests. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are keen to engage. They make good progress in their learning.  Children are happy and settled with this kind and caring childminder. The childminder knows each child well. She responds to their individual personalities to meet their needs.  Children's behaviour is good and the childminder is a good role model. The childminder uses a consistent approach to support children's understanding of the boundaries. Children respond well by listening intently and following instructions.  The childminder has focussed on evaluating the quality of the provision in detail over the last year. She takes full account of parents' and children's views. She reflects on her practice and uses action plans to identify any areas to improve.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to be even more independent in their play and make choices.  The childminder shares information about children's learning with other providers, but she is not proactive in seeking information about their progress elsewhere to help her build on what children learn at pre-school or nursery.

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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

 provide even more opportunities for children to make independent choices in their play  develop stronger partnerships with other early years providers children attend, to build on what they learn elsewhere.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities inside as the childminder interacted with the children.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, certificates and self-evaluation forms.  The inspector tracked a minded child and followed up her learning with discussion.  The inspector talked to a parent on the telephone.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role to report any concerns to the relevant agencies to protect children from harm. Since the last inspection, the childminder has continued to strengthen her professional practice and knowledge. For example, she has worked in partnership with other childminders to stay up to date with legislation changes to protect children. The childminder has also worked in partnership with her local authority adviser to make positive improvements for children's learning. The childminder has good partnerships with parents and encourages them to share their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's effective teaching style ensures that the children engage and stay interested. For example, children enjoy playing doctors with the dolls. The childminder encourages children's learning by adding more resources, asking questions and introducing new vocabulary. Children develop useful skills that they will need for the next stage of their learning. For example, they confidently use mathematical language and experiment with new words. The childminder uses observations and a tracking system to monitor children's progress well. She uses this information to provide experiences that support the next stage in their learning. She works in partnership with outside agencies to provide additional support to those children who need it.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a good range of resources for children to explore. Children behave well. The childminder sensitively reminds them about the consequences of their actions to help them learn, such as what might happen if they climb on the sofa. The childminder helps children to learn the importance of turn taking and sharing, and they do this well. She recognises children's individuality and teaches them to respect differences and diversity. The childminder teaches children the importance of a healthy lifestyle, and they make full use of surrounding areas, such as the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are ready for the move to school. They are confident and motivated to learn. Children enjoy using their imaginations and learn new vocabulary through their imaginative play. For example, they learn about their pulse and heartbeat, as they play doctors with their dolls.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417991 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1048071 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Yale, near Bristol. She provides care each weekday, throughout 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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