Childminder EY471537

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 January 2017 16 June 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

 Children form close bonds with the childminder and her assistant. They interact well with the children and get involved in their play. Children are confident, happy and emotionally secure.  There are strong partnerships with parents, external agencies and other early years providers, which effectively contributes to meeting children's needs and ensures positive outcomes.  The childminder provides a wide range of good-quality resources and plans an interesting range of learning experiences, which children enjoy. Children have good opportunities to learn in the inviting outdoor area and benefit from physical activity. Children make good progress.  The childminder uses her knowledge and skills gained through training well to improve the quality of teaching and extend children's learning. For example, she has introduced more opportunities for children to use mathematical language in their play outside.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use the information from her observations of children's learning effectively to plan even more precisely, so that all activities consistently engage children.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's thinking and encourage them to solve problems more.

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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

 use observations more successfully to better inform planning, so that all activities consistently engage children  improve the use of questioning to develop children's thinking and help them to solve problems.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies.  The inspector and childminder observed children during activities and completed a follow-up discussion about children's learning and progress.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views from their written comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that she and her assistant have a secure knowledge of child protection issues and are confident to recognise the signs that a child may be at risk of harm. They are aware of the correct reporting procedure to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder talks to her assistant regularly to ensure she develops her teaching and they discuss children's progress, to provide children with consistent experiences. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice, to successfully help her identify areas for improvement. For example, she has improved the outdoor area to provide activities which support children's learning across all areas. The childminder monitors children's overall progress effectively. She quickly identifies and closes any developmental gaps.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes the children as they play and plans activities that, overall, support their progress well. The childminder develops children's mathematical language effectively. For example, children skilfully and safely use knives and scissors to cut fruits and vegetables for their lunch. The childminder uses words such as 'half', successfully introducing the children to fractions as they cut the vegetables into two pieces. Children see and use numbers, letters and words all around the play environment, both inside and outside. They count in activities and routines. For example, they enthusiastically sing counting songs, making simple calculations as they take one away.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They give clear messages that successfully help children to develop a good understanding of healthy eating and good social skills. For example, children talk about the importance of eating five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. They understand why they need to take turns and share, to play harmoniously and have fun. Children behave well. The childminder has reviewed her policy for outings. She effectively encourages children's awareness of staying safe when they go out. For example, they learn how to cross the road safely and know that they must stay with the childminder and her assistant at all times.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the necessary skills for their future learning and are ready to start school. They communicate confidently and develop good social skills. For example, they pretend to make cakes and invite their friends to a tea party. They develop good independence as they learn to put on their coats and shoes to go outside. Children use mathematics well in their play and daily routines, and learn well about leading a healthy lifestyle.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471537 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 1069920 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Hutton, near Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. She cares for children from Monday to Friday, all year round, except bank holidays, family holidays and Christmas. The childminder works with an assistant and offers overnight care.

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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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