Childminder EY451957

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 October 2016 12 March 2013

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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 a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses this knowledge well to plan for children's individual needs, providing a good range of stimulating and challenging activities. Children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder provides a friendly and caring environment in which children and parents feel welcome, helping children to settle and enjoy their time with her. The childminder supports the emotional needs of children well, supporting their good self- esteem.  The childminder works well with parents, and shares information regularly, to encourage parents to be actively involved in their children's learning and development.  Children have interesting and varied opportunities to explore and follow their interests at the childminder's home and on outings with her to local areas of interest.  Children are happy and enjoy being with the childminder. The childminder supports

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This provision is good

them well to be independent and do things for themselves, preparing them well for the next stage of their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently support children to understand about the similarities and differences between themselves and others, and learn about other communities and traditions.

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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

 support children's understanding of similarities and differences between themselves and others, and provide further opportunities for them to learn about other communities and traditions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's practice and spoke with the children.  The inspector examined a range of documentation including parent testimonials.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses training effectively to improve her teaching skills, for example, to support children's language skills further. She reviews and evaluates her practice regularly to make continuous improvements. She includes the views of parents and children, which has helped her work more closely with parents to follow children's home routines and support their learning. The childminder monitors and records children's progress well. She shares this information with parents and with other settings children attend, ensuring good continuity for children in their care and learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a sound understanding of her responsibilities and the signs of which she should be alert, to take appropriate action if needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children's interests and learning well. She is skilled in planning a good range of activities to support individual children's fascinations and encourage their further learning. The childminder has a very good understanding of how to support the individual learning needs of each child in her care including the most able. She supports children's language skills well, for example, by providing new vocabulary during role play, helping them put words to their actions. The childminder regularly takes children on a wide range of outings, for example, to story time at the library and local areas of interest, where they learn to mix and interact with other children, developing good social skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's safety well. She risk assesses her home and places they visit effectively, providing a safe and secure environment where children explore safely. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being well. She listens to the children and values their ideas. Children feel secure, understand the childminder's expectations and behave well. For example, older children listen and respond to her requests and reminders, and take responsibility for tidying away their toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder, for example they talk enthusiastically about the things that they do together and the places that they visit. Children actively engage in their activities and learning, for example, exploring their interest in hospitals and doctors, learning about the different roles. Children develop their independence well. They help to take responsibility for the environment, for example, by remembering to take their off shoes inside and thinking about what to wear to play outside. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning and moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451957 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1062937 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Yate, South Gloucestershire. She operates her service on Monday and Thursday from 8.30am to 5pm.

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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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