Childminder EY467761

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2017 6 May 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 makes good observations of children's learning and uses the information effectively to plan for their ongoing development. She knows what interests the children and how to motivate them to take part in the challenging activities. Children make good progress.  The childminder provides a stimulating, welcoming environment. She organises the good range of resources well to enable children to make independent choices and lead their play.  Children form strong attachments, feel secure and behave well. The childminder works closely with parents to get to know the children, to meet their physical and emotional needs competently.  The childminder knows what works well in her provision and makes good use of her self-evaluation to keep improving her practice. For example, she has improved the way she monitors children's overall development to identify gaps quicker and help children catch up.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not seek detailed information from parents about children's starting points, to better support her initial planning for their development.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to encourage children to look more closely at nature.

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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

 extend the information gained from parents about their children's starting points, to better inform the initial planning for their learning  help children to learn more about nature.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching indoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and carried out a joint observation.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation and written feedback from parents.  The inspector checked safeguarding information and the safety of the premises.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, and children's development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends regular training to extend her knowledge and ensure she recognises when children may be at risk of harm. She has a good understanding of the procedures to follow to protect them. The childminder focuses well on developing her skills. For example, training has increased her understanding of the impact her expectations have on children's learning. She now thinks more about how she can support children's 'can-do' attitude to try new things. The childminder works well with other early years providers that children attend, sharing important information to work together consistently to meet children's needs. She provides parents with good information about their children's progress, so they can continue their learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps children well in their early literacy skills. For example, she points out the marks young children make with toy vehicles in dry porridge and encourages their interest in books. Since her last inspection, the childminder supports children well in their mathematical development. For example, she encourages young children to match toy animals and older children join in with number rhymes, working out the total each time they have one less. The childminder teaches children well to make predications and find out if they are right. For example, they guess how many small scoops it takes to fill a larger container or bury a vehicle. The childminder provides good support for children to develop new skills. For example, she describes and demonstrates how to use a sawing action with a knife. She then provides children with plenty of time to practise.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children confidently seek comfort and reassurance, knowing they will get a positive response from the childminder. They play together well and enjoy each other's company. The childminder uses children's experiences well to help them gain confidence in their abilities and to become independent. For example, she involves them in preparing activities and lunch. Older children learn to use knives safely to cut vegetables and young children select fillings to make wraps. Children learn well to keep healthy. For example, older children know to put their hand over their mouth when coughing or sneezing. The childminder provides a good role model, cleaning her hands after wiping young children's noses and changing nappies.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills that prepare them well for school. For example, they listen intently to stories, answer questions and contribute their own ideas. Children gain good coordination of their movements. For example, they use tools to pick up small items and throw accurately at a target. Children become confident learners from a young age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467761 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 1069677 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 3 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Milton, in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset. She provides care Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, including after school, for 48 weeks a year.

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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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