Childminder 132867

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 2016 6 January 2015

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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 skilfully uses her interactions with the children to support them to follow their own ideas and to complete tasks independently. Children enjoy their play and make good progress in their learning.  Children build secure emotional relationships with the childminder. They play independently and confidently, asking for support when they need it. Children feel safe and secure to explore and investigate, indoors and in the garden.  Children are very comfortable and happily engage in play with the childminder and each other. The childminder celebrates children's achievements enthusiastically and offers consistent praise to build their self-esteem.  The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents. They share information with each other regularly about what children know and can do. This supports children's learning and achievement well in the setting and at home.  The childminder works closely with other settings children attend to support continuity

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This provision is good

of development and to help children moving on from her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to help younger children to develop their understanding of numbers, sizes and shapes.  The childminder does not extend younger children's learning about individuals' similarities and differences in the wider world.

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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 younger children to develop their early mathematical skills  provide more experiences for younger children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the home used by children.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children during a range of activities.  The inspector discussed children's learning and development with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's policies, looked at children's records and checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written responses.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder uses her procedures and takes regular training, for example, to help keep children safe and support their well-being. The childminder has met all actions and recommendations from the last inspection. She provides a very good range of activities and experiences that support children's individual learning needs in all play spaces. The childminder plans well and adapts activities to meet children's individual interests and keep them engaged. Children can now safely access a wide range of appropriate resources and toys, supporting them to make choices about their play. The childminder has developed effective reflective practice and, for example, has used training and advice to make ongoing improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works well with parents to identify children's starting points and their ongoing learning at home. She monitors and assesses children's progress effectively to identify any gaps in learning quickly. Children have access to a good variety of indoor and outdoor activities that encourage their curiosity and imagination, and challenge them well. The childminder supports children to use the resources independently, and she guides children skilfully towards achieving their next steps in learning. Children are developing good communication and language skills. The childminder makes good use of conversations and questioning to extend their learning. She supports children's thought processes effectively and gives them the time to solve problems for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder provides children with clear guidance that helps them play and share with others well. She helps children to feel emotionally and physically secure in her setting, and to develop good levels of self-esteem. She takes time to get to know the children well and follows individual routines and care practices. Children have many opportunities during daily routines, such as snack time, to help them learn. The childminder encourages children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle and physical well-being. For example, children eat nutritious food and they learn about the benefits of exercise and about how to keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children become enthusiastic learners who are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school. They develop their physical skills well. They are very confident and independent learners who eagerly engage in a wide range of activities. For example, children delighted in a singing session where they listened well and readily followed the actions with skill.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132867 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 1048669 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Bath. She offers her service each weekday, all year round.

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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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