Childminder EY489779

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 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

 Children are motivated and successful learners. The childminder uses her teaching qualifications well to plan exciting and engaging learning experiences that support children to make good progress.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. She values parents' observations about what their children have achieved and they work well together to provide continuous support for children's learning and development.  The childminder involves parents, children and other professional in her continuous evaluation of her practice. She reflects well on her provision and makes ongoing improvements. For example, she has enhanced the organisation of resources so that children can independently access the toys that interest them the most.  Children behave very well. The childminder teaches them to share and respect the feelings of others. For instance, to support children to take turns, she uses an egg

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This provision is good

timer, so that children can see how much time they need to wait until their turn begins.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder supports children's emerging language skills well overall, occasionally she misses opportunities to encourage them to speak about their ideas and experiences.  Children do not benefit from many opportunities to learn about diversity and the similarities and differences between their lives and those of others.

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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 full use of opportunities to encourage children to express their ideas  provide more opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between their lives and those of others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing and interacting with the childminder, and assessed the quality of teaching.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's development records and discussed their progress with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the childminder's professional development record and discussed her self-evaluation documents.  The inspector took account of parents' views written in children's assessment records and parental questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good awareness of safeguarding issues. She knows how to identify and report child protection concerns. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder develops her professional knowledge and skills successfully. For example, she uses her training well to plan activities that tempt children to develop their early writing skills, such as using toys to create different designs in paint. The childminder is committed to developing the quality of her work to benefit children. For example, after each activity, she evaluates how well her teaching supports children's needs and identifies areas for improvement. The childminder uses her assessments effectively to monitor children's progress closely and identify any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her very good knowledge of how children develop to plan activities that help them to achieve. For example, she provides plenty of opportunities for children to strengthen the muscles in their hands in preparation for early writing, such as kneading dough and using tools. Children enjoy using their senses to explore different materials and herbs. The childminder talks to children as they play, teaching them new words to expand their vocabularies. She supports children's mathematical development well. For instance, older children carefully measure out ingredients and toddlers explore pop-up toys, anticipating that a toy will reappear when they press the correct button.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring. Children enjoy the comfort of snuggling up to the childminder and they form strong attachments to her. The childminder meets their emotional and physical needs well. For instance, she is flexible with routines to ensure that children can sleep when they need to. Children thrive and develop high levels of confidence in this nurturing environment. The childminder supports children to lead healthy lifestyles well. For example, she provides nutritious meals and varied opportunities to be physically active, such as during regular dance lessons. She uses risk assessments to help her provide a safe environment for children. Children develop good social skills. For instance, young children play alongside each other harmoniously.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills to prepare them well for the next stages in their learning. They show high levels of motivation to learn and to develop their independence. For instance, young children show perseverance in dressing and in helping to prepare food. Children concentrate well during activities and listen intently to stories. Younger children show with their actions that they have very good levels of understanding, and they communicate their needs effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489779 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1014914 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Staple Hill, South Gloucestershire. She operates between 7.30am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, for most weeks of the year. The childminder is a qualified early years teacher.

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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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