Morgan, Sophie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 June 2016 26 November 2012

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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 now accurately observes and assesses children, and tracks their progress well. She has made positive improvements to this area of her practice since the previous inspection. She now gains relevant information from parents when children start and uses this effectively to plan for children's learning.  The childminder has good bonds and relationships with children. Children show that they are happy in her care and are well supported emotionally.  The childminder is very aware of children's individual needs and tailors her teaching and routines in partnership with parents to meet their children's needs effectively. This supports children's emotional well-being and offers continuity in care from home to her setting.  The childminder continues her professional development. For example, she attends training and local childminding networks to share good practice and expand her knowledge.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to extend children's early skills in making marks.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to enhance children's learning about their communities and the differences between themselves and 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

 help younger children to develop their interest in books and in making marks as effectively as possible  expand the programme for understanding the world by increasing opportunities for children to find out about the wider community, and the differences between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 Discussions took place with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records, and checked documents to confirm the suitability of the childminder and the other adult household members.  The inspector took account of children's views on the day of the inspection. The inspector took notice of written accounts from parents.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation with her.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident about child protection procedures to help promote children's welfare. She is fully aware of how to contact relevant agencies should she have any concerns. The childminder has made effective changes since her last inspection to develop and improve her practice. She regularly monitors and evaluates all aspects of her provision, and makes continuous changes to improve experiences for children and the raise the quality of her service. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments in her home and considers risks on outings, and reviews these according to the children's ages, to keep children safe effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities that she knows will interest and engage children, and children participate in play enthusiastically. Children are keen to explore what is on offer and to play with the childminder. The childminder promotes children's physical skills well. For example, children enjoy playing with balls and have fun as they practice their social- interaction skills too when rolling the ball back and forth to the childminder. The childminder helps children develop good communication and language skills. For example, she regularly talks to children, including about different sizes as they use a range of balls. She models language well to help develop children's vocabularies. The childminder uses good ways to extend learning further, such as skilful questioning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating environment. For example, accessible resources help children to have control over their learning and they enjoy making independent choices in what they would like to do. The childminder ensures her settling-in arrangements meet children's individual needs well. For example, she invites them for visits, and visits them in their own homes as part of helping children cope with changes. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, children play outdoors eagerly and benefit from being in the fresh air. Children practise their social skills, such as through interacting with the childminder's own children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen to join in and are well motivated to learn. They make good progress from their starting points and quickly gain many skills needed for future learning. Children are confident learners and thoroughly enjoy their activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418902 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 1049398 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 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Bath, in Bath and North East Somerset. The childminder operates her service on Monday to Friday, all year round, including before and after school. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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