Childminder EY467481

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 January 2017 14 April 2014

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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 knows the children well and easily identifies the skills they need to develop next steps in their learning. She encourages them to engage in a good range of activities to help extend development and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder extends children's speech and language development very well. For example, she questions children to encourage their use of new words and to help them to build their vocabulary.  Children benefit from effective settling-in arrangements and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the care of the childminder and her co-childminder. Children are eager to explore the environment. They move with confidence between the rooms and make choices in their play.  The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She exchanges detailed information with parents so that she has an accurate understanding of children's starting points.  The childminder's professional qualification helps her to have a good understanding of

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This provision is good

how children learn and develop at different ages to best support their ongoing needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for older children to learn about other cultures and traditions beyond their immediate family experience.

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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 older children to further develop their understanding of people and traditions in the wider community.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder and her co-childminder playing and interacting with the children.  The inspector discussed the childminder's policies and checked evidence of the suitability checks and qualifications of the childminder and her co-childminder.  The inspector discussed activities with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has refreshed her knowledge of child protection issues to provide her with the most up-to-date information. She knows the procedures and is confident in following them should she or her co-childminder have any concerns. The childminder works closely with her co-childminder and regularly meets with other professionals to share ideas for good practice. She has successfully addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection. For example, she has developed better communications with parents to help her gather information about children's learning at home. The childminder regularly monitors learning and uses this information effectively to plan for children's ongoing progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully supports children to maintain good periods of focus during play. For example, children were thoroughly absorbed at the planned activity where they were exploring how ice melts. The childminder used her interactions exceptionally well, asking lots of questions and helping children to describe the process of melting and dissolving. Children have access to a wide range of resources, such as books, puzzles and simple technology, as well as pretend play toys to spark their imaginative skills. Children gain good physical skills during planned activities, for example, they carefully used hammers to break the ice and tweezers to pick it up. The childminder uses her knowledge and skills to adapt activities so that younger children are supported and included well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Older children behave well and the childminder sensitively helps younger children to gain good skills for being kind and considerate to others. The childminder works with parents and her co-childminder to ensure children have well-balanced diets that fully meet their health needs. Children have many opportunities to develop their large physical skills. For example, the childminder regularly takes them on walks to local groups. The childminder supports children to be independent in managing their personal care routines. She enables children to develop a good awareness of safety and to solve problems. For example, she asked them to find ways to mop up the water after the ice activity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development expected for their age. They show confidence as they engage in new experiences and enjoy their achievements. Children develop good early literacy skills. For example, children listen intently to stories and talk about what is happening. Children love to draw and practise their early writing skills at different activities. They gain the essential skills needed for future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467481 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1069658 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 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She works alongside another registered childminder from the co-childminder's home in Bristol. She provides care on weekdays from 8am to 6pm, all year except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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