Childminder EY348812

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2017 24 March 2015

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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 make good progress from their individual starting points. The childminder and her assistant provide a wide range of exciting learning opportunities and activities, which children thoroughly enjoy.  Children are happy, confident and have high levels of self-esteem. They develop a close relationship with the childminder and her assistant. They feel safe and are emotionally secure.  The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents and schools to help ensure positive outcomes for children. She keeps parents well informed about their children's day and supports children's learning at home.  The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to identify areas for improvement. For example, she has developed the outside area to include a covered section, so that children can benefit from physical activity and fresh air all year round.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to encourage younger children to count and use numbers in routines and activities.  The childminder shares general information about children with other early years settings they attend. However, she is not always aware of their achievements or next steps in learning, to ensure planning for future progress is consistent.

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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 to support young children's counting skills even further  strengthen systems for sharing information with other early years settings that children attend, to improve consistency when planning for future learning.

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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 learning records and the childminder's self-evaluation document.  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 and her assistant have a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures. They keep their knowledge of child protection issues up to date and use risk assessments effectively to ensure children remain safe in their care. The childminder uses her training, knowledge and skills effectively. For example, she uses books and stories to encourage children's communication and language skills. She oversees her assistant's practice and ensures that she keeps her knowledge up to date. The childminder works well with her assistant to monitor children's development effectively, which enables her to identify and address gaps in their learning quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows how children learn and develop. She uses her observations and discussions with parents effectively to help her plan interesting activities. For example, on the day of the inspection the children helped the childminder wash out the car shaped paddling pool, which they then used to take them on a pretend journey. The childminder develops children's speech and language effectively. She thinks about how she asks questions, so that children cannot rely on one-word answers. For example, when reading the children a favourite story, she asks them to describe what happens next so she can help to extend their vocabulary and develop their confidence to speak in a group.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. They learn to share and take turns. Older children are kind and helpful towards the younger ones. For example, children hold hands to help one another manage the step as they go outside to play. Children show a good awareness of keeping healthy. For example, they follow thorough hygiene routines, such as hand washing and drying, before eating. The playroom is well equipped with a wide range of resources, which are easy to access. This helps children make independent choices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills, which prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and school. For example, they learn to play cooperatively, and carry out tasks together, such as tidying away the toys and resources. Children become increasingly independent and are confident in making choices. For example, they dress themselves for outside play and choose whether to play inside or in the garden. Older children show an interest in making marks and develop good early literacy skills. For example, they begin to write and recognise the letters in their names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348812 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 1092995 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the village of Marksbury, Somerset. The childminder currently works Monday to Thursday from 7am until 6pm all year round, except Christmas and bank holidays. The childminder is in receipt of funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder is a qualified teacher and holds early years professional status. She works with an assistant.

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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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