Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2016 Not applicable

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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 is kind to children and nurtures them well. She forms strong attachments with the children and quickly helps them settle in well. She supports children's emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder provides a stimulating environment with a good range of resources to help children have control over their learning. Children develop good levels of confidence, self-esteem and are able to make independent choices.  The childminder supports children's communication and language development effectively to help children become confident communicators.  The childminder's good use of assessment, observation and planning enables children to make good progress.  The childminder teaches mathematics well. She teaches children about size and capacity and uses mathematical terms and language as children play.  The childminder reflects effectively on her provision to identify strengths and make

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to work in partnership with parents to offer ideas about how they can extend children's learning at home.  There are not enough opportunities for children to learn about and use technology.

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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

 build upon the successful partnerships with parents to help extend their children's learning at home  extend opportunities for children to learn about and use technology.

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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 on a walk, in the home and in the garden.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records, and checked documents to confirm the suitability checks of the childminder and the other adult household members.  The inspector took account of the views of children spoken to 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.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is fully aware of her responsibility to meet the requirements of the early years. The childminder is knowledgeable with regard to child protection issues. She demonstrates a deep understanding of what action to take if she becomes concerned about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's ongoing development. She is aware of all children's next stages in learning and she shares her assessments with parents through daily discussions and by sharing documents. The childminder reflects on the activities she provides and on children's progress, and swiftly identifies any gaps in children's learning. The childminder is committed to continuous professional development. She attends training and local networks to share good practice and expand her knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled in helping children to develop their literacy skills. She provides opportunities for children to develop early writing skills. For example, they enjoy making marks with chalk and water in the garden. Children engage well in their self-chosen play. As they play with resources in the home area, they work together to negotiate their ideas. The childminder plays alongside children and talks to them about their play. She shows an interest and children respond positively and engage in rich conversations with her. The childminder seeks initial information from parents to help her understand children's starting points in learning. She uses this information well to help them settle and to plan things they will enjoy and be challenged by.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Overall, the childminder provides a stimulating environment with a range of resources for children to explore. The childminder works well with parents to ensure that children are provided with healthy meals and snacks. She ensures that children have daily opportunities to be outside in the garden or in local places within the community. For example, they regularly attend sessions at the library. The childminder's relationships with the children are strong. Children show that they feel secure and confident to seek comfort from the childminder. The childminder teaches children about safety. For example, children know how to cross the roads safely. They do this together as a group; older children walk next to the pushchair and know to wait, look and listen for cars and other hazards.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem and are able to make independent choices. Children make good progress and develop the necessary skills in preparation for school and the next stage in learning. They learn to socialise with others and behave well, for example, they can share and take turns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484515 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1001402 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the Hanham area of Bristol. The childminder operates her service before and after school on weekdays and in school holidays, all year round. The childminder has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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