Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2017 12 August 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children form exceedingly strong relationships with the very caring childminder and build friendships with other children. The childminder provides a wide range of experiences, at home and in the local community, that promote children's social skills.  The childminder has very good relationships with the children's parents. She knows the children very well and has established successful routines. Children thrive in a warm, welcoming environment and develop an excellent sense of security and emotional well- being.  The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and maintains her skills through extra training. Children make good all-round progress and well- planned activities motivate them to investigate and explore.  The childminder uses accurate assessments of children's achievements and, overall, plans activities which help them take the next steps in their learning.  The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy practices by providing

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This provision is good

nutritious snacks and encouraging routine hand-washing to reduce the spread of germs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities that arise to fully extend children's speaking skills.

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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

 offer greater challenge for older and more-able children to extend their language skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching in the childminder's home.  The inspector took into account the views of parents, for example, in written testimonials and feedback from questionnaires.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector talked to and observed the children at play.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and sampled paperwork, including planning, self-evaluation and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's recent courses have given her an excellent knowledge of how to keep children safe. She understands exactly how to report concerns about a child's welfare. Regular risk assessments help ensure that children are safe and secure every day in the setting. The childminder gives parents regular information about the day's events and their children's achievements, for example, through a note book, or social media and photographs. Parents appreciate the childminder's support and know that she will take their suggestions seriously. For example, she has accommodated a request to share the week's menu in advance. The childminder evaluates her provision well and is keen to develop her practice through further professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good activities that encourage children to explore their senses. For example, children feel the texture of different breakfast cereals and investigate by crunching them together. Children play with a good range of toys and develop their imagination. Their work is valued highly and they are proud that their paintings are on display. Activities such as playing with a small dolls' house and drawing with crayons help to develop the hand coordination needed for early writing. Children enjoy exploring language and are developing an interest in books. For example, during conversations about the farmyard, they imitate the different sounds that animals make. They have favourite stories and eagerly bring puppets and books for the childminder to read.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder effectively gives gentle reminders and encourages the children to play well together. For example, children learn to share, take turns and behave very well indeed. They explore the well-organised environment extremely independently and confidently choose the activities they want to follow. Children are able to concentrate for impressively lengthy periods because they are fascinated by what they are doing. They are very self-confident and interested in visitors. They are respectful and listen well to adults. The children show immense curiosity about the world around them. Excellent communication with parents enables the childminder to find out about care routines, including sleep patterns. For example, children settle down happily and instantly for a nap in a warm, caring setting where they feel absolutely secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently choose activities for themselves. They make good progress in all areas of learning and are eager to try out new things. For example, they enthusiastically count objects and happily sing the songs the childminder has taught them. The children successfully develop the skills they need in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474954 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1071818 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Bradley Stoke, Bristol, and offers flexible daycare from 7.30am to 5.30pm on most weeks of the year. The childminder is eligible to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a 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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