Childminder EY382509

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2016 29 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

 Children confidently explore the environment and make decisions about their play. They form strong attachments with the childminder, which helps to support their emotional well-being. Children have good self-esteem, showing pride in their achievements.  The childminder improves her skills and knowledge effectively. She regularly attends training, which helps her to extend children's learning well, for example, to support their physical development and encourage their positive behaviour.  The childminder develops children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she responds well to children's language and provides clear explanations so that children can follow instructions successfully.  The childminder provides well-planned activities that match children's interests and their next steps in learning. This supports children to make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always help children to find ways to research and solve problems and queries independently.  The childminder has recently changed to an online assessment system and this has led to some parents being unsure about the activities their children engage in so they can continue any learning 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

 support children further to think critically, to find ways to solve problems and research answers to their questions  strengthen communication to provide parents with more detailed information about their children's day and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching as children played inside and outside.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's assessment records, the childminder's self-evaluation and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children well. She follows effective procedures to safeguard them should any concerns arise. The childminder regularly communicates with other early years settings children attend to influence her future planning of activities. She provides parents with a regular newsletter of upcoming topics, so they are aware of her future planning for children's experiences. The childminder effectively evaluates her provision to drive improvement. She regularly consults with early years advisers and colleagues to improve her practice. She has made good progress since her last inspection, for example, improving the regularity of practising the emergency evacuation procedure with children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge and training well to plan effectively to build on what children know and can do. She assesses children's progress accurately and monitors their progress from their starting points. The childminder supports children of all ages well to enjoy books. They take it in turns to carefully turn the pages and count the different fruits that they see. The childminder questions children well and listens carefully to their responses, effectively building their language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have many opportunities to explore healthy lifestyles. They make choices as to whether to play inside or outside, and thoroughly enjoy exploring the garden for different bugs. Children eat healthily and are aware of their own needs, for example, they confidently find their drinks when they are thirsty. The childminder supports children well to learn about safe practices, such as keeping a safe distance from the swing. Children enjoy exploring different ways to move, such as rolling, bouncing and running on the trampoline, as they develop their physical skills. The childminder supports children positively to behave well and show kindness to each other. The childminder makes good use of the local environment to help children learn about people and communities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident in their abilities, and develop the skills needed for their future learning and eventual move to school. Children share and take turns well. For example, young children pass wooden blocks to others to place on top of their tower, developing good social interactions. Children develop good physical skills. They use a range of tools and equipment purposefully to complete tasks. For example, they use a trowel to dig for worms and use jumbo chalk to create patterns and pictures on the patio slabs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382509 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 1049180 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Clevedon, North Somerset. The childminding service operates Monday to Friday 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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