Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 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 evaluates the quality of her service well. For example, she actively seeks the views of the parents to help her reflect on her practice.  The childminder has developed good methods to assess and monitor children's progress. She knows the children well and plans for their individual learning. For example, she uses what children need to learn as part of their play to keep them engaged and focused. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder provides a well-planned learning environment for children to be independent in making their own choices. For example, resources are easily accessible and the room is set up to motivate children to play and explore. Children demonstrate confidence in making their own choices.  The childminder successfully helps children to learn about people who are different to themselves. For example, they attend local toddler groups and they interact with the

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is able to communicate effectively with children, but, at times, she does not recognise when children do not pronounce words correctly to support their language as effectively as possible.  The childminder misses some opportunities to support children to understand the feelings and emotions of others, to help them to learn to manage their behaviour.

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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

 explore ways to make sure that children receive support to understand how to pronounce words correctly  offer further support to help children to recognise and understand the feelings and emotions of others, to help them to manage their behaviour even more appropriately.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation and children's records.  The inspector read written statements from parents and carers and considered their views.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder recognises the importance of keeping her professional development up to date and relevant. For example, she has recently taken part in safeguarding training to learn about changes to local procedures. She has a good understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder uses the partnerships that she has developed with other childminders and professionals well. For example, she has used advice and guidance to make changes to her assessment and monitoring procedures. The childminder places a high emphasis on children's safety and well-being. For example, she risk assesses her environment and has developed strategies to allow her to monitor children's safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-experienced and qualified childminder has high expectations of what children can do. She develops good partnerships with parents to create a shared approach to children's learning. For example, she gathers information to create a baseline assessment using the information that parents share with her. The childminder recognises and promotes the importance of children's first language. For example, she provides books to support their knowledge and understanding. The childminder helps children to gain a love of books. For example, she makes the stories come to life as she encourages children to use props.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and is patient and caring. For example, she calmly encourages children to feel the cold air when they refuse to wear a coat to go out to play. After feeling the cold air with their hands, children quickly put on their coats. The childminder supports children to develop good social skills. For example, they enjoy taking part in activities with other children of similar ages. Children are secure and settle well in the childminder's care. They form good relationships with the childminder and her family. They snuggle into her when they want to rest and happily play alongside her. The childminder supports children to be healthy. For example, they have regular fresh air, exercise, and experience healthy snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills to support their future learning. They become confident, motivated learners and display good levels of concentration. For example, they sit for long periods, imaginatively playing with toys, as they take turns counting and pretending to eat the plastic fruit. Young children gain good communication skills overall. For example, they use good eye contact and gestures alongside their developing language to communicate their needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482686 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1017025 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Hanham, South Gloucestershire. The childminder provides care from 7.30am until 5.30pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and 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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