Childminder EY461916

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 June 2016 27 January 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 has made significant improvements since her last inspection. She has completed all the actions and recommendations and introduced self-evaluation processes to clearly identify and prioritise areas for further development. This enables her to make continued improvements to her provision.  Children are happy, confident and motivated to learn. The childminder provides a wide range of interesting experiences and activities that children enjoy. All children are making good progress in their learning.  Children are well behaved. They develop good manners and social skills. The childminder is a good role model and helps children to understand what she expects of them.  The childminder has good relationships with parents and other settings. She provides them both with regular feedback about children's progress and development, which supports children's ongoing learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide activities for children to recognise numbers to extend their mathematical development further.  Some resources, such as those for cooking, are sometimes too big for children to use effectively.

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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 more opportunities for children to recognise numbers  review the equipment used in some activities so children can always use it effectively and independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's learning inside and outside.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the observation.  The inspector sampled documentation including policies, qualification certificates and children's learning records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written comments left for the inspection.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is passionate and dedicated to her role. She has a good understanding of her responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of children and for their learning and development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is fully aware of how to identify and report any child protection concerns. She closely monitors children's progress and learning needs, making the changes when necessary. For example, she has introduced more activities to help children develop their confidence with speech and language. The childminder has undertaken a variety of training and she is motivated to further improve her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge gained through training to develop good learning opportunities for children. She follows children's interests and takes account of her observations and assessments of their progress. For example, she builds on children's interests in minibeasts. Children design their own caterpillars and learn about symmetry and pattern as they fold over their pictures. The childminder frequently talks with children and she asks a range of questions to prompt their thinking. She provides parents with regular opportunities to look through the observations and photographs that she has recorded so they know what their children are learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care and enjoy playing alongside her. Children are motivated to learn and show good concentration skills during activities. For example, when making smoothies they become absorbed in smelling, feeling and tasting the different fruits. Children have regular opportunities to be physically active and play outdoors. This also helps children to develop an awareness of healthy lifestyles, and they understand the importance of following good hygiene routines. The childminder is starting to encourage children's independence well, such as to attend to their own personal needs. Good use is made of local amenities and visits to places of interest, helping to develop children's social skills and understanding of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are enthusiastic and motivated learners. Children develop good listening, understanding and speaking skills. For example, they eagerly ask questions, initiate conversations and listen to what their friends have to say. Children count confidently in their play and can recognise written words, such as the days of the week. They learn how to cooperate with others and develop the key skills and attitudes they need for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461916 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 1049797 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Milton, Weston-super-Mare in North Somerset. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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