Childminder EY426431

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 October 2017 23 September 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 is committed to continuous training and professional development. She improves her service well through effective self-evaluation, making good progress since her last inspection to support children's learning.  The childminder works well in partnership with parents to meet children's needs. They share their observations and the children's interests, which helps the childminder to accurately measure children's developmental progress.  The childminder teaches mathematics well, for example, through introducing size and capacity, and using mathematical terms and language as children play.  Effective methods for assessment, observation and planning help the childminder to ensure that all children make good progress. Children are interested and fully engaged in their play.  The childminder knows the children very well. They have close relationships, which support their personal and social development, and emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to encourage children to do tasks for themselves, to support them even more fully in developing their physical and self-care skills.  The childminder does not always organise her time well enough to ensure breaks in interaction with children are kept to a minimum, to enable them to benefit from her good teaching more often.

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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

 make the most of routines to provide opportunities for children to do tasks for themselves, to develop even higher levels of personal independence  review the organisation and preparation of activities, to allow more opportunities for children to be involved and limit the interruptions to interactions.

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Inspection activities

 Discussions took place with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children in her home and garden.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records, and checked documents to confirm the suitability of the childminder and the other adult household member.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection. The inspector took note of written accounts from parents.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation with her.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is aware of child protection procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children's welfare. She attends child protection training and receives regular safeguarding updates. She is knowledgeable about wider safeguarding issues and fully understands how protect children and keep them safe. Safeguarding is effective. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care provided by the childminder. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and skills through training. She meets with other childminders and early years settings to share good practice and improve children's experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses accurate assessments to monitor children's progress. She knows where additional support may be required and promotes children's individual needs well. The childminder carries out regular observations and assessments of children as they play. She uses this information effectively to plan activities that cover the areas of learning and suit the individual children's interests, to match what they need to learn next. This keeps children interested and challenged. The childminder effectively supports children to develop their communication and speaking skills. For example, she models clear pronunciation, repeats language back to children and names objects, colours and shapes to extend their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and kind towards children. She is respectful of their play and gives them opportunities to lead their own play. She knows when to step back and observe, and when to get involved to extend their learning and add challenge. Children respond well to her and often invite her to play with them. Children benefit from a wide range of regular outings. They have regular opportunities to be physically active outside and explore nature. The childminder plans stimulating learning experiences for children, which give them opportunities to meet a range of people and visit different places. Children gain a good introduction to modern society and diversity. Children have access to stimulating and good-quality toys and equipment that support their development well. The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and meals, which contribute to a well-balanced and nutritious diet. The childminder makes sure that children have a safe environment to play

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points, including those who are learning English as an additional language. Children make friends easily and demonstrate good social skills. Children gain the necessary skills to prepare them well for the next stage in learning and eventual move to school. For example, they behave well and willingly share resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426431 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1071390 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 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the Cadbury Heath area of South Gloucestershire. The childminder holds a relevant home childcarer qualification. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round, including before and after school.

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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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