Childminder EY540975

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 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 plans an exciting range of experiences which supports children's interests and identified next steps. The childminder tracks children's development effectively and they make good progress from their individual starting points.  The childminder prepares children well for school. They show good independence, for example, putting their coats and shoes on for outdoor play. Children show pride in these achievements.  Parents are actively involved in their children's learning. There is a good exchange of information. For example, the childminder uses parents' comments on children's home learning effectively to influence future planning. She seeks regular feedback from parents to improve her practice.  Children form strong bonds with the caring childminder, particularly babies and younger children. The childminder works closely with parents to support children's individual care and health needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently give children time to complete and persevere in tasks of which they are capable, such as putting on socks on, to promote further a can- do attitude.  Sometimes, the childminder does not use effective questioning to help children explore, test their ideas and think critically.

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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

 provide more support for children to persevere in tasks of which they are capable, to support further a can-do attitude  develop effective questioning to help older children explore, test their ideas and think critically.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children as they played inside and outside.  The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.  The inspector sampled documentation, including suitability arrangements for assistants.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended training and shared this with her assistants to keep all their knowledge up to date. They have good knowledge of their responsibilities to report any concerns about a child. The childminder ensures assistants are suitable for their role and supports their professional skills to improve outcomes for children. The childminder works closely with her co- childminder and assistants to evaluate the provision successfully and identify ways forward. She tracks children's progress effectively to enable prompt identification of any gaps in children's learning. She works with parents and professionals to support children's development when required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her training well. This has encouraged children's motivation to learn and engage happily in a range of learning experiences. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she provides a narrative to children's actions and introduces new vocabulary for children to explore in other aspects of their play. Children use their senses well to explore real vegetables and a variety of cereal. The childminder supports younger children well as they begin to explore pretend play and make connections. For example, she interacts well to help children explore ways to care for their dolls, such as brushing hair gently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a positive environment where children make decisions about their play. They learn to play together and manage their behaviour. For example, the childminder helps children negotiate and decide whose turn it is to pour the porridge oats. The childminder knows children well and supports their emotional well-being effectively, for example, providing cuddles and reassurance when needed. Children understand ways to keep safe, for example, why they wear sunglasses in the bright sunshine. The childminder supervises younger children well as they explore the larger play equipment and begin to challenge their physical skills. Children learn healthy practices, such as washing their hands before they eat and prepare their snack.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills to prepare them well for their future learning. Children count objects, such as real vegetables, accurately and engage well in imaginative play, communicating their ideas effectively. Children gain good arm-muscle strength to support their early writing skills. For example, they use a range of tools confidently and with coordinated movements. Younger children begin to understand that resources are for sharing, for example, they find an alternative doll for a friend with which to play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540975 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 1080789 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and childminds from her co-childminder's home in Milton, in Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset. She works alongside her two assistants on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday throughout the year.

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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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