Greedy, Wendy Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2017 12 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. The childminder makes regular assessments of their development. She uses this information to help her identify any gaps and plan for the next steps in their learning.  The childminder provides children with a warm and nurturing environment where they are able to play safely and feel secure. Children form strong attachments with the childminder. They are comfortable in their surroundings and keen to explore.  The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's achievements and progress and has good links with other settings children attend. She works effectively with them to meet children's needs and ensure children benefit from a shared approach to their care and learning.  Children behave well and any minor disagreements are quickly dispersed, due to the prompt interaction from the childminder and her positive encouragement. She supports children to play together so they learn to share resources and take turns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently plan her adult-led activities to meet the needs of the youngest children.  The childminder has not fully explored ways to support older children's imaginative and exploratory play outdoors.

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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

 give further consideration during adult-led activities to the differing needs of the youngest children  extend the opportunities outside for older children to develop their imaginative and exploratory play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, policies and procedures, children's development records and planning.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector took account of parents' written views by reading their comments in questionnaires and letters.  The inspector discussed the childminder's risk assessments and her self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder uses training to keep her knowledge up to date and to protect children from harm and extreme views. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child. She monitors her activities and the progress of children effectively. She makes good use of advice from other childminders to help her to develop her setting. For example, she introduces additional procedures for highlighting what children need to learn next. She reflects on her provision, taking account of parents' views and children's interests. She looks for ways she can make further improvements, for example, identifying gaps in the provision for older children's imaginative play outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified and experienced childminder extends children's learning and, overall, she inspires children's interest and participation. For example, she uses props and pictures to prompt ideas and discussion during a singing session. Children eagerly join in with repeated refrains and actions. The childminder asks probing questions to encourage children to talk and share their knowledge. For instance, children discuss their favourite songs and recall animal names and noises. The childminder supports children to develop their speech effectively. For example, she highlights new words, such as 'barnacle' from a sea-life book and 'silky' to describe the texture of material.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder displays an affectionate nature towards children. Babies readily look to her for reassurance and seek her out when they are feeling tired or hungry. She instinctively reacts to their care needs, such as adapting meal times, to support their well- being. The childminder makes effective use of her home to support children's learning. For example, babies and children develop independence in their play, freely accessing a good range of stimulating toys and resources. The childminder takes children out into the local community, such as trips to local parks, to offer challenge for older children on the larger equipment. She supports children to meet with children of their own age at local groups, helping to develop their social skills and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a love of books and enjoy story time with the childminder. They develop their mathematical skills in the context of the story, for example, counting the different animals that they see. Babies are gaining competence in their physical skills, such as confidence in walking. Older children's manipulative and concentration skills are developing well. For instance, they patiently paint and make marks to create designs and manipulate jigsaw pieces to create their puzzle. All children are developing the necessary skills for the future and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132854 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 1089448 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Saltford, near Bath. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for children aged three and four years.

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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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