Childminder EY488296

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 July 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

 Children form secure attachments with the childminder who provides a warm and welcoming environment. She attends to their needs and provides activities that reflect their interests. Children feel safe and emotionally secure. They are enthusiastic learners.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She monitors their overall development well and identifies the next steps accurately. Overall, children make good progress from their starting points.  Partnerships with parents are strong. They speak highly of the care the childminder gives their children. She makes sure that they are well informed. For example, she regularly shares children's learning journals to promote continuity and to extend learning at home.  Children benefit from good opportunities to be physically active and learn outdoors. This helps to promote their health and physical well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's training plans do not focus sharply on developing her good teaching skills even further.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to further challenge children's learning.

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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

 focus more precisely on professional development to further strengthen the good understanding of how children learn  use all opportunities to provide children with effective challenges to help them to make more rapid progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and discussed their learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's assessment records and the childminder's evaluation of her setting.  The inspector talked to children at appropriate times.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed relevant training and understands what to do if she has concerns about a child's well-being. She carries out risk assessments regularly and takes effective action to keep children safe. For example, by making sure that the garden is secure and clean for children in which to play. Generally, effective assessments and observations result in the childminder planning learning opportunities which develop children's interests. For example, children explore the garden looking for ants and worms and then enjoy listening to stories about mini-beasts. The childminder works well with other childminders and regularly shares information with them. Self-evaluation helps her to reflect upon the quality of care she offers and to identify areas for development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans well, using children's interests to engage them in conversation. She links activities successfully. For example, children enjoy listening to a story about a worm while they play with playdough to make models of mini-beasts. Her constant attention and interaction help to promote children's concentration and perseverance and develop their imagination. Children can choose to go into the garden and have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. The childminder plays alongside them and has great fun splashing in puddles and playing football. During colouring activities, children learn to hold a crayon and start to identify colours. Electronic toys and games help to successfully introduce young children to simple technology.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very caring and attentive. She knows the children well and responds sensitively to their needs. For example, when she notices that a child is wary of worms, she uses playdough to model worm shapes and other garden mini-beasts. She sets up an area where there are laminated pictures of garden creatures. She provides colouring sheets to encourage discussion and to help make children feel safe. Children relate well to the childminder's quiet, calm approach and have the confidence to make their wishes known. They understand that they need to dress appropriately when going out in the rain and when playing in muddy puddles. They make good progress in managing simple hygiene routines and are becoming independent. The childminder works well with parents, for example, supporting toilet training. This provides continuity and consistency in care practices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop their dexterity skills in preparation for writing, for example, when using modelling materials or playing with small figures in the dolls' house. They enjoy well- known stories and start to talk about the pictures in books. They show independence when trying to put on their wellington boots and raincoats for outside play and gain the skills required for their next steps in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488296 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1014017 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Yate, Bristol. She offers flexible childcare from Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds 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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