Childminder in Bath and North East Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 November 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 uses her observations and assessments of children's learning to plan engaging activities and experiences. She monitors children's achievements effectively to identify and target any gaps. The childminder uses additional funding effectively to help ensure gaps are narrowed and children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder keeps parents accurately informed of their children's achievements and involves them in their children's learning. For example, she talks to them regularly, shares her observations and welcomes parents to stay and play in the setting. This supports good continuity in children's experiences.  Children behave well. The childminder and her assistants are good role models for children. They offer praise and encouragement, and children develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem. Children learn to share, take turns and include others in their play.

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This provision is good

 The childminder supports children to understand about the similarities and differences of people in society. For instance, they take part in charity events with their parents to help raise funds for children in need.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder and her assistant do not give children sufficient time to think and express their views before answering some questions for them.  On some occasions, the childminder does things for the children which they could do for themselves.

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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 children to take responsibility for managing tasks for themselves to develop their independence even further  provide children with sufficient time to process their thoughts, to enable them to respond to questions and express their ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interactions with them.  The inspector looked at a sample of documents, including children's learning records, risk assessments, the childminder's self-evaluation, and policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the children at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder jointly considered the impact of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She and her assistants complete regular training to ensure they are confident in following procedures and know whom to contact should they have a concern about a child's welfare. The well-qualified childminder provides good support for her assistants, such as through regular supervision and team meetings. She understands the importance of professional development in keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she has plans to refresh her understanding of supporting children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder works closely with other professionals involved in children's care and learning needs to help ensure all children make good progress in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder seeks information from parents on what their children already know and can do for themselves and their interests. She uses this information well to develop starting points for children's learning. The childminder helps children to develop good mathematical understanding. For example, as younger children build towers with bricks and knock them down she introduces number language. The childminder encourages children to develop essential muscles in their fingers, hands and wrists needed for early writing skills. For instance, children develop good dexterity as they manipulate dough and use tools such as scissors to snip and make marks in the dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment where children learn and develop. Children have high levels of confidence and are proud of their achievements. The childminder supports children well to understand the effects that physical exercise has on their bodies. For instance, she talks about them using strong muscles. She develops children's awareness of healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, at mealtimes she talks about the need for children to drink plenty of water to keep hydrated. Children enjoy regular opportunities outdoors to be physically active.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills to prepare them for future learning and in readiness for school. All children make good progress from their starting points in learning. Children remain really motivated and interested in activities for very long periods. They set high expectations for themselves. For instance, children really persevere with tasks until they complete them to their satisfaction. Children use mathematical language spontaneously in their play. For example, they talk about the length of time needed for their dough pizzas to cook.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487704 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 1012460 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 38

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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 Keynsham, near Bristol. She works with her daughter, who is also a registered childminder, and three assistants all of whom work on an occasional or a part-time basis. The childminder operates all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant level 6 qualification and her assistants all hold qualifications at level 2.

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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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