Childminder EY453138

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2016 9 May 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 made improvements since her last inspection. For example, she has organised the indoor learning environments to support children's free choice. Clearly labelled toys and resources, which are within easy reach, entice children's learning.  Children, especially babies, make strong attachments with the caring childminder, who meets their individual care needs successfully.  Effective partnerships with parents and other early years settings children attend help to maintain consistent support. For example, there is efficient sharing of information to support children's additional needs and reduce any gaps in learning.  Children develop their ideas well, play cooperatively and learn from each other. For example, they establish rules to their games, which help to keep them safe.  The childminder uses her training well. She plans a broad range of experiences that reflect children's interests and styles of learning. This supports children to make good

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to help children combine groups and develop an understanding of early calculation.  Although babies enjoy the fresh air, such as on outings in their pushchairs, those who prefer to be outside have few opportunities to be more physically active outdoors.

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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

 make better use of opportunities that arise to support older children's understanding of number and early calculation  extend opportunities for babies who enjoy being outside to develop their physical skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children as they played inside.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements, including care practices for babies.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's assessment records, the information obtained from parents when children start, and the childminder's self- evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements comprehensive policies and procedures to safeguard children. For example, she has a good understanding of who may collect children and knows the procedure to follow if a child is not collected. She has a secure understanding of her role and responsibility to respond to concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder evaluates her provision effectively. Following recent training, she has identified the need to provide children with mirrors and an emotion board as one way to help them to understand and manage their feelings. She attends regular training and shares good practice with other childminders to improve children's enjoyment and progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents and makes detailed observations. She assesses and tracks children's progress effectively. Children are motivated to learn and confident to try new experiences. They develop good communication and language skills. For example, the childminder provides good commentary to children's activities to build their vocabulary, such as comparing different textures. She responds well to babies' babble, using repetitive language to support their understanding and speech development. Children engage in games well together. For example, they create an obstacle course with cushions and mats. Children move well as they balance and jump. They swerve confidently to avoid collisions and assess risks independently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a welcoming environment where their individual needs are valued and supported. The childminder follows good hygiene practices, for example, at nappy changing, and helps older children understand the importance of washing their hands before they eat. Children confidently fetch their drinks when they are thirsty. Children effectively negotiate with their friends which cups they will use, remembering the ones they had the previous day. Children behave well and play cooperatively. For example, they help each other to rebuild a fallen tower with wooden log slices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills for their future learning and eventual move to school. They show interest in the world around them. For example, babies investigate a range of sensory toys, learning how they operate and developing good small muscle control. Children develop good social skills. Older children help each other, respect others' choices, and are polite. Children gain independence. For example, older children help prepare their snack and successfully peel and slice their banana.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453138 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 1063010 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She is registered to work from the home of another childminder in Hutton, North Somerset. The childminding service operates from Tuesday to Friday throughout the year. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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