Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 October 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 develop very strong relationships with the childminder and her family. They become confident and are motivated to learn. The childminder works closely with parents to get to know each child individually, which helps her to meet their needs well.  Parents are very happy with the care that their children receive. They talk highly of the experiences that their children have with the childminder. Parents say that the childminder works well with them to support issues, such as potty training.  The childminder monitors the children's progress accurately. She regularly assesses their development and plans for their individual next steps in learning well, to help them to make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder has developed good partnerships with other professionals to provide a shared approach to learning. For example, she uses a diary to share useful information about children's routines with other settings that children attend.

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides children with good opportunities to socialise and mix with other children. For example, they visit groups and meet with other childminders.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not keep the younger children engaged for long enough during activities, to help develop their concentration skills or challenge them further.  Children have few opportunities to learn about differences and diversity during play.

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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

 encourage younger children to increase their ability to concentrate at activities of their choosing, to increase opportunities for more challenge in their play  provide more opportunities for children to develop an awareness of people's similarities and differences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation and children's records.  The inspector read written statements from parents and took account of their views.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the local procedures that she should follow to report concerns about children's welfare. The childminder successfully keeps her skills and knowledge up to date. For example, she has attended recent training to keep up to date with local guidelines for child protection, which helps her to fully understand how to keep the children safe. The childminder reflects on her practice well. For instance, she regularly asks parents for their views and she uses the support of the local authority and other childminders to evaluate her practice. The childminder is currently reviewing her already good outdoor space, to enable her to maximise the opportunities that children have to learn outdoors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how to support children to develop good language and communication skills. For example, she asks them questions and allows them the appropriate time needed to think before they respond. Young children are keen to ask questions and the childminder supports them well to learn new words. For example, at story time children learn that butterflies have antennae, and children then use this word again when they explore outdoors. The childminder ensures that parents are fully involved in their children's learning. For example, they are encouraged to be involved in planning for their children's next steps in learning at home. The childminder supports children's literacy skills well. For instance, children recognise words and letters that have meaning to them, and they correctly name letters with which they are familiar.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder acts as a good role model and helps to raise children's confidence and self-esteem. For example, she shows interest in what they have to say and praises them for the work that they do. Children cheer and praise themselves for carrying out tasks during their play. The childminder teaches the children about personal safety and motivates them to take responsibility for keeping themselves safe. For example, young children know that they must fasten their harness as they sit in the high chair at the table. The childminder monitors this closely to ensure that children remain safe. Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise. They use the garden on a daily basis and take part in outings with the childminder to explore in different environments.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills that will support them in their future learning. They are independent at meeting their own needs. For example, the youngest children fetch their coat and shoes before they go outside. Older children are able to share their views and opinions confidently. Young children are confident at making their own choices during play. All children develop a love of stories and enjoy sharing books with each other. The childminder prepares children well for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491819 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1025856 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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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. She lives in Bristol and operates from Monday to Thursday from 7.30am until 6pm, and after school on a Friday, all year round.

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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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