Childminder in Bath and North East Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 July 2016 8 April 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 provides a safe and welcoming environment. Children build good relationships with older children, adults and one another. They learn to have an open attitude to people's differences and the choices that they make.  Children enjoy a variety of stimulating activities. They choose from a wide range of play equipment and resources according to their interests and preferences.  The childminder knows children well. She communicates effectively with parents, which helps her to meet individual needs successfully. Parents say that their children enjoy the warm and loving environment, and that the childminder has helped greatly in their move on to school.  The childminder establishes excellent links with other early years providers and schools, helping children to achieve well.  The childminder's self-evaluation includes the views of her assistants, the parents and children. She makes changes to improve children's experiences. For example, she has

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This provision is good

provided new equipment in the garden to further develop children's physical skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's methods for keeping herself and her assistants up to date with changes are not always fully effective, particularly with regard to new government legislation.

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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

 strengthen methods for professional development, to help keep up to date with changes and improve the quality of provision further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities inside the childminder's home and in the garden.  The inspector talked to the childminder about children's activities and their learning.  The inspector talked to the childminder's assistants at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including attendance records, policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of parents' views, obtained in person and from letters they had written.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has successfully addressed the actions and recommendation set at the previous inspection, improving her practice effectively. The childminder organises her provision well to meet children's needs, which includes designating specific areas of her home to children's activities. For example, there is a designated room to encourage children's creativity and exploration. The childminder continues to develop her knowledge about children's development. For example, she has extended her understanding of the importance of listening to children in order to help them manage their emotions. The childminder has regular discussions with her assistants to support them and encourage them to continue to develop their roles.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a broad range of activities for the children to choose. At the inspection, children thoroughly enjoyed water play after their day at school in hot weather. The childminder knows what children learn at school and successfully builds on what they can do through meaningful activities and immediate interests. For example, children were keen to count apples they had collected from under the tree. The childminder joined in by asking purposeful questions to help them solve number problems. The childminder encourages children's language skills in various ways, such as talking with them about events and people in their lives. She models new vocabulary and says words correctly, helping children who are learning sounds and letters, and correct pronunciations. The childminder encourages children's understanding of the world around them, for instance, by involving them in various community events, such as the Village

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and secure. They enjoy their time with the childminder, choosing to relax or be active after a school day. Children develop a strong sense of belonging. For example, they see many photographs of themselves and their artwork displayed. Children behave well and demonstrate good manners. They understand about taking turns and respecting one another's views. The childminder and her assistants praise children regularly, helping to boost their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder encourages healthy lifestyles well. Children choose from healthy options at mealtimes and have opportunities for fresh air and exercise every day. They learn to take calculated risks, such as when climbing trees.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132928 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 1054444 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in the village of Clutton, near Bristol, Somerset and works with assistants. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She only provides childcare during out of school hours, Monday to Friday from 8am to 9.30am and 3.15pm to 6pm, term time only.

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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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