Childminder EY467179

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2017 5 June 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a wealth of toys and resources that interests children and motivates them to learn. She uses her knowledge of children's individual abilities to plan a wide range of learning experiences that supports their development well.  Children develop good social skills. For example, they patiently wait for their turn during activities, and older children are caring and helpful towards the younger ones.  The childminder is committed to developing her knowledge and skills. Since her last inspection, she has gained an early years qualification. The childminder uses her training well to support children's development. For example, she identifies patterns in children's play and plans activities to extend their learning.  The childminder works closely with parents and other early years professionals. She regularly exchanges information to provide consistency in children's care, learning and

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This provision is good

development.  Children behave well. The childminder teaches children to recognise their emotions and to understand other people's feelings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently assess children's starting points as precisely as possible, to help her to identify and address promptly any gaps in their learning from the outset.  Occasionally, the childminder does not give children the opportunity to complete activities to their satisfaction following their own ideas.

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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

 assess children's starting points more precisely and consistently from the outset, to identify and address any gaps in their learning promptly  give children more time to follow their interests and extend their learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and assessed the quality of her teaching.  The inspector looked at documentation, including the childminder's professional development record, children's learning journals, and policies and procedures.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account parents' written views.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her self-evaluation and the impact of improvements she has made on children's experiences.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe from harm. She knows how to identify and report any child protection concerns. The childminder uses self-evaluation successfully to enhance the quality of the learning and care experiences that she provides for children. For example, she has developed her garden and summerhouse to provide an exciting environment for children to explore, with plenty of equipment to spark their imaginations. The childminder works closely with other professionals to develop her practice. For example, following training, she monitors children's ongoing progress more effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She uses regular observations to identify children's developmental stages and teaches them the skills they need to take the next steps in learning. Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they enjoy the challenge of keeping their balance as they step from tyres to tree stumps. The childminder successfully supports children to develop their communication and language skills. For example, she teaches children correct pronunciation and she asks them questions that provoke them to think and talk about their ideas. The childminder interacts well with children as they play. For example, children use soapy water to wash their dolls while the childminder teaches them about being clean and healthy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure attachments to the childminder. She supports their emotional well- being effectively. For example, through her warm and caring approach and by using plenty of praise and encouragement. Children feel welcome in the childminder's home. They enjoy looking at photographs of themselves and talking about what they have been doing. The childminder helps children to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, they benefit from daily physical activity. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to learn about diversity in people's cultures and backgrounds. Children regularly explore their local environment, such as through regular visits to parks, nature reserves and museums with the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They gain the skills needed to support their future learning. For example, they concentrate well and are confident in communicating with their peers and adults. Children develop good independence skills and they enjoy carrying out small tasks, such as setting the table. Children have strong mathematical skills. For example, younger children join in with counting songs and older children enjoy the challenge of doing simple calculations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467179 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1069632 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire. Childminding takes place from Monday to Thursday, between 7am and 6pm, for most weeks of the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged three- and four-years-old. She has an early years 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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Telephone number

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