Childminder in North Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 January 2018 3 November 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 has a good knowledge of children's individual needs. She plans a wide range of experiences to build on their interests and achievements. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder is highly committed to developing her professional knowledge and skills. For example, she has gained a qualification in supporting children's speech and language. The childminder uses her training well to help children to develop strong communication skills and to monitor their progress.  Children behave very well. The childminder has high expectations and she provides consistent guidance to help children to manage their behaviour. For example, she notices when children have been kind to each other and she reinforces these gestures by praising their thoughtfulness. Children develop high levels of self-esteem.  Partnerships with other early years providers are effective. They share information

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This provision is good

about children's care and learning to help them meet children's needs continuously.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not organise activities well enough to fully challenge older children.  The childminder does not provide many opportunities for children to explore and learn more about diversity in people's backgrounds, cultures and beliefs.

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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

 review the organisation of group activities to provide more challenge for older children  provide more opportunities for children to learn about diversity in communities beyond their own.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and assessed the quality of teaching.  The inspector looked at documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and professional development with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe. She is vigilant to the signs that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm and she knows how to report any concerns. The childminder evaluates her provision thoroughly and makes improvements to benefit children. For example, she has successfully developed new ways of exchanging information with parents, to provide greater continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder monitors children's progress closely to help her to identify where children may need more support. She is experienced in securing specialist help and supporting children who have medical requirements, special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

From the outset, the childminder gathers detailed information to establish children's developmental levels. She uses this knowledge effectively to plan a wide range of activities to support children to take the next steps in their learning. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop strength in their hands. For example, children practise drawing shapes containing straight and curved lines, to help develop their early writing skills. The childminder uses the local environment well to enhance children's learning experiences. For example, children listen to instructions to learn how to handle and care for animals at a local farm. Children develop strong mathematical skills. They sing counting songs and successfully calculate simple subtraction sums.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong social skills. For example, they share toys and encourage others to join in with their games. Children are helpful and they develop high levels of independence. For instance, they help to put toys away to maintain a safe play environment. Children form strong attachments to the childminder. The childminder is kind and encouraging towards children and she listens carefully to what they say. Children enjoy her attention and they are confident in communicating their needs to her. The childminder supports children to lead healthy lifestyles well. For example, she teaches children about how eating nutritious food helps them to grow. Children enjoy regular opportunities to exercise and to be physically active.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and successful learners. They recognise and sound out letters, and they enjoy finding words that start with the same sounds. Children are creative and they express themselves confidently. For example, children join in enthusiastically with songs and toddlers delight in playing instruments and moving in time to the music. Children make good progress and they develop skills to prepare them well for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410456 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 1071285 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives with her husband, who is also a registered childminder, in Portishead, North Somerset. The childminder provides occasional overnight care. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. Childminding takes place Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, for most weeks of the year. The childminder is in receipt of funding to provide free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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