Childminder EY332652

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2017 10 May 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 uses self-evaluation to reflect on what she does well and what she could do to improve her practice. She uses the views of the parents and children to support her to make an accurate evaluation.  The childminder is an effective teacher. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children form good relationships with the childminder and their friends. They are happy and secure in the setting and form good attachments with the childminder.  The environment is well organised to allow children to be independent at making their own choices about what they would like to play with.  Children are encouraged to follow routines and to take responsibility for tidying up the toys. Even young children are happy to put toys away before they start new activities.  The childminder has developed good methods to monitor children's progress. She regularly observes and assesses children's learning. The childminder plans for children's

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This provision is good

individual next steps using her assessments to close gaps in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to further extend children's interest in developing their early literacy skills.  The childminder does not make the best of opportunities to obtain information from parents about their children's learning at home, to enable a shared approach to support good progress.

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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

 review and improve the organisation of resources to make it easier for children to explore their interest in drawing and writing  extend partnerships with parents to get information about what the children are interested in at home, to create a more shared learning approach.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers through sampling feedback forms.  The inspector had a discussion and evaluated children's learning and development with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made good progress since her last inspection. She has a clear understanding of her strengths and the areas for improvement. For example, she plans to attend further training to extend her knowledge. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the local procedures that she should follow if she had concerns about a child's welfare. She keeps parents well informed about her practice and the changes to policies and procedures through the use of her website and regular discussions. The childminder uses the support of other professionals to develop her practice. For example, local childminding groups offer her support with keeping her knowledge current.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She uses their interests and observes their play to determine how to extend their learning. For example, children are encouraged to count and extend their mathematical skills during play with the building blocks. Children are encouraged to explore the marks that water makes. The childminder helps them to recognise that the marks disappear when the water dries up, developing their knowledge of the world. She encourages children to develop their coordination and turn-taking skills. For example, they roll balls to each other and learn to wait for their turn. The childminder helps children to learn about other cultures through activities such as celebrating events using crafts and exploring different cultural foods.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave extremely well and they are considerate towards each other. Older children enjoy taking responsibility and having jobs to help the childminder. For example, older children help by putting younger children's belongings away. The childminder is attentive to children's needs, and children are secure in her care. She helps to raise children's self-esteem and praises them for their achievements. For example, she congratulates children after counting during play. The childminder supports children to be aware of how to meet their own physical needs. For example, she reminds them to have a drink when they are hot.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They learn to listen and follow instructions well. They are motivated to explore and are confident at making their own choices. For example, children go to the other room where there is more space to play catch without having to be told to do so. Children learn a good awareness of mathematical concepts, such as discussing shapes while they do puzzles. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332652 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1057710 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 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the Emersons Green area of Bristol, South Gloucestershire. The childminder works Monday to Thursday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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