Childminder EY496555

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2018 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 knows the children well. She measures their progress accurately using information that she gathers about their learning. The childminder plans for children's individual next steps well. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder provides a warm and homely environment for children. Children develop strong relationships with the childminder and her family.  Partnerships with parents are strong and well developed. Parents say that the childminder keeps them well informed about their child's learning. They are happy with the care that their children receive.  The childminder helps the children to identify risks and manage their personal safety well. For example, older children are careful as they play next to the younger children and they know that they must not run indoors.  Children develop good imaginations. They enjoy involving the childminder and their

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This provision is good

peers in their make-believe stories and games.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide children with opportunities to explore print in the environment, to support their early reading skills.  Children do not have many opportunities to learn about the lives, communities and beliefs of people with backgrounds different to their own.

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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

 provide children with opportunities to explore print in the environment, to help them to learn that different signs and words carry meaning  make better use of activities, resources and opportunities to help children learn about the differences between themselves and others, to support their understanding of the world around them.

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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 their views into account.  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

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She has a secure knowledge of the local procedures that she should follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder evaluates her practice well. For example, she seeks feedback from the parents and uses the information that she gathers to review her practice. For instance, parents now have more detailed feedback about their children's time with her after requesting this from the childminder. Since registering, the childminder has made changes to her setting that benefit the children. For instance, she has remodelled her garden to provide children with a space that they can access all year round. The childminder is keen to improve and develop her skills. For example, she has recently developed her understanding of children's learning styles through a course that she attended.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities that are interesting and exciting, and motivate children to explore. For example, during jelly play, children are keen to take on the challenge of finding animals hidden in the jelly. They excitedly use their hands and other equipment to scoop and pour jelly between containers. The childminder encourages children to take risks and explore different textures as she introduces new language into their vocabulary. The childminder is skilful in her interactions with children. For example, she adapts her interactions to suit the children's individual needs and stage of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to be motivated and confident. For example, she encourages children to take on challenges and she praises them for their achievements. Children become independent and learn to manage age-appropriate tasks independently. For instance, older children confidently take themselves to the toilet and wash their hands and faces after meals. The childminder successfully promotes children's health and well- being. For example, she reminds them to drink water throughout the day and provides them with opportunities to have regular fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills that will help them with their future learning and the eventual move on to school. For example, they play cooperatively with their peers and listen to instructions well. Children develop good physical skills, For example, the youngest children develop the muscles in their legs as they learn to stand and practise their early walking skills. The older children develop good control over their finer movements as they draw small details on their pictures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496555 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1035623 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Warmley, Bristol. She works with a co- childminder. She offers care for children from 7.30am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in early years.

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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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