Childminder EY491196

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 February 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 continually evaluates her practice to make improvements to the service that she provides. For example, she uses parents' feedback to reflect on her strengths and to identify areas for improvement.  The childminder provides a well-planned and organised environment. Children are confident at making independent choices about with what they would like to play. All children make good progress from their starting points.  Children develop secure relationships with the childminder and her family. They talk fondly about their experiences and enjoy taking responsibility for age-appropriate tasks. For instance, children enjoy wiping the table and tidying up after cooking activities.  The childminder uses her knowledge of what children can do to provide them with the time and space they need to practise and refine new skills. For example, she carefully supervises older children as they uses a grater to prepare cheese for their pizzas.

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This provision is good

 Children gain a good awareness of cultural differences and diversity. For example, they confidently talk about how some people eat pork whereas other people do not because of their religion.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully developed her partnerships with the other professionals who are involved in children's care, to support their individual needs.  The childminder does not consistently involve parents in supporting their children's learning at home, to provide a shared approach to learning and build on her good partnership working.

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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

 strengthen partnerships with the other professionals involved in children's care, to ensure that children's specific needs are accurately supported  extend the already good partnerships with children's parents, to involve them in supporting their children's learning at home.

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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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedures that she should follow to report concerns about a child's welfare. She makes good use of opportunities that arise to develop her skills and knowledge. For example, she uses training and the support and guidance that she receives from local professionals to make changes to her practice. For instance, since registration, she has developed the methods that she uses to gather good starting points for each child, to build on what they know and enjoy from the start. The childminder uses the skills and information that she gets from training to benefit the children and their parents. For example, training on supporting early self-care and potty training helped her to come up with suggestions to support families with issues that arise.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder sets realistic expectations for learning, based on her accurate assessments of what children can already do. She has a good understanding of children's individual needs and interests. The childminder provides children with activities and resources that interest and challenge them. For example, children develop the small muscles in their hands and fingers as they roll and stretch out dough to make their own pizzas. The childminder supports children's language development well. For instance, she models language and is keen to listen to what children have to say.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are polite and well mannered. They behave well, considering their ages. Older children are caring and considerate towards the younger children. For example, they hand toys back to the babies after they have dropped them and help them to fetch their coats and shoes to go out to play. The childminder provides the children with opportunities to socialise and explore their local community. For example, children enjoy taking part in groups at the local library and visiting parks. The childminder helps children to learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. For example, she talks to children about being very strong after drinking their milk at snack time. Children enjoy exploring what a healthy diet is. For instance, they use a meal chart to see what food they have had from each section to see if they have had a well-balanced meal. The childminder knows how to manage children's health needs appropriately.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the skills that prepare them well for the next stages in their learning and the eventual move on to school. They are motivated and persevere in their learning. For example, older children remain focused for long periods as they do puzzles independently. Younger children develop good physical skills. For example, they learn to negotiate the stairs in a safe manner and enjoy using the large cars in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491196 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1023856 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 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 the Kingswood area of South Gloucestershire. The childminder provides care for children from 7.30am until 5pm each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, during term time only.

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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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