Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 knows the children in her care well. She provides a wide range of learning opportunities, and children are confident to explore. They make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She gives children regular praise and encouragement, and children behave well. Children are respectful and kind to each other. They know to be tolerant, share and take turns.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's development and how this could be supported at home. Parents comment that they value the care their children receive.  The childminder is committed to continually developing her practice. She evaluates her setting regularly and identifies clear strengths and areas for improvement. She has maintained her good teaching and outcomes for all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not recognise opportunities that arise to challenge children's emerging writing skills to the highest possible level.  Sometimes, the childminder does not monitor children's progress rigorously enough to help target teaching precisely and ensure any gaps in learning are closing rapidly.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills to the best possible level  build on monitoring systems more effectively to help track children's development, target teaching and ensure they make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during a range of activities, and assessed and discussed the impact activities have on children's learning.  The inspector checked a sample of documentation, including children's learning records, safeguarding records and a selection of certificates and policies.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers from written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of child protection procedures up to date. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder completes regular safety assessments to reduce all hazards. Furthermore, she teaches children to manage their own safety, such as how to handle age-appropriate fruit knives. The childminder is experienced and committed to her professional development. For example, following targeted training on how children learn to blend and segment sounds, she has increased her understanding of how they develop necessary skills for learning to read. The childminder has established good links with other settings and professionals to help ensure continuity in care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. Overall, she uses this information well to plan for children's next stages in their development. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she gives children time to share their ideas and explain what they are doing, and she models new words, such as 'yak' and 'cattle', to extend their vocabulary. The childminder encourages children to use their imagination based on first-hand experiences. They enjoy using props to make eggs and cups of tea, and go on an imaginary car journey. The childminder supports children's understanding that information can be found in different ways. For example, they have fun using books when identifying animals and sing along to favourite alphabet songs they have chosen from computers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they feel valued and have a good sense of belonging with the childminder. They are reassured easily and enjoy their time in her care. The childminder helps children to become independent. Children express their preferences and enjoy being involved in decision making. The childminder supports children's good health. She ensures they follow hygienic practices and reminds them about the importance of handwashing. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air. They visit many places of interest and take part in regular exercise. They learn to value the beliefs of others and are beginning to understand that some people's traditions are different to their own.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the key skills that they need for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school. They are sociable, inquisitive and keen to learn. They lead their own play and engage well with others. Children develop good mathematical skills. They count, sort and match items as they play. They identify two-dimensional shapes, such as triangles and rectangles, put numbers in order and are keen to solve more complex puzzles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484248 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1003542 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Rangeworthy, Bristol. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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