Chappell, Frances Theresa

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 August 2017 1 June 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 are happy and settled. They build strong friendships, begin to take turns and enjoy helping with small tasks. For example, children work together to move the role- play kitchen into position.  There are good opportunities for children to develop their physical skills, for example, negotiating space and creating pathways using the scooters, tricycles and ride-on cars.  The childminder uses her research and discussions with parents and professionals well to support children's communication and language skills. For example, she provides a good narrative to children's actions, repeats language and extends sentences.  The childminder makes good use of her assessments and tracking of children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning. She promptly addresses any concerns and works closely with parents, other early years settings and professionals to support children further. Children make good progress from their individual starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder supervises children well and provides a safe environment, she does not consistently help children to recognise potential danger and the possible consequences of their actions to support their understanding of safety.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to help children count, compare groups of objects and explore mathematical problems, for example, when playing skittles.

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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

 help children more to recognise potential dangers and the possible consequences of their actions, to keep themselves and others safe  provide more opportunities for children to count, compare groups of objects and explore mathematical problems.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and discussed their learning as children played inside and outside.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection and considered the written views of parents.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's assessment records, the childminder's self-evaluation, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to report any child protection concerns. She keeps her safeguarding folder up to date with current information and contact details of the local agencies. She protects children well on outings and helps them learn about road safety. The childminder evaluates her provision effectively to make improvements. For example, she has identified the need to involve parents even further in their children's learning. The childminder has addressed the recommendations from her last inspection well. For example, she questions children effectively and provides them with good commentaries so that they know more about what they are doing and why.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a balanced range of good experiences across the areas of learning to support their interests and motivation. She supports children well in their activities. Children thoroughly enjoy exploring the sand and persevere in self-chosen tasks, such as building sandcastles. They are encouraged and show pride in their eventual achievements. Children talk about what they are doing, developing their language skills well, for example, 'I pushing it down'. The childminder corrects children sensitively to use the correct words, building their self-esteem well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good opportunities to be outside and active. They show interest in the world around them and nature. For example, they understand how to care for the tomatoes and know that they cannot eat them until they are red. Children cooperate well in games, such as listening well to instructions and taking turns to roll the hoop to the childminder. Children are encouraged to make decisions about their play. For example, the childminder provides a wide range of resources which she labels with pictures to help children in their choices. The childminder meets children's care needs effectively and encourages good hygiene, such as washing or wiping hands before they eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the skills that prepare them effectively for their next stage in learning. They communicate their ideas well and solve problems confidently, such as how to remove the wet sand from their bucket. They develop a range of movements. For example, they push and pull a variety of tools in the sand to make marks and make decisions on how best to transfer the sand. They solve problems well, such as investigating the best way to fill a small gap in the bucket when the spade is 'too big'. They decide to sprinkle smaller amounts of sand with their fingers to complete the task.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 118256 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 1089200 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset. The childminding service operates Tuesday to Friday from 8am until 6pm throughout the year. The childminder is in receipt of funding for free 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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