Childminder EY496936

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 March 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

 Children are happy and well settled in the childminder's care. They develop secure relationships with the childminder and her family.  The childminder has developed effective methods to assess and monitor children's progress. She provides a range of activities that challenges and motivates children to learn. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder promotes good behaviour successfully. For example, she praises the children for being kind and reminds them to be gentle towards their peers as they play. The young children behave well. They play alongside each other and happily share the toys and resources.  The childminder provides a safe and interesting environment for children to learn in and explore. Children are encouraged to make their own independent choices in their play.  Children develop good physical skills. For example, they develop coordination as they

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This provision is good

bang on drums and play the keyboard. The youngest children learn to be independent at feeding themselves at mealtimes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not developed successful methods to engage parents in supporting their children's learning at home.

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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

 extend partnerships with parents to engage 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 held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector read written statements from parents and took their views into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the local procedures that she should follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to evaluate and improve her practice. For example, she uses daily evaluation sheets to reflect on how well her practice is supporting children's learning. The childminder recognises the importance of developing partnerships with other professionals and keeping her skills up to date and relevant. For instance, she attends childminding network meetings to share good practice and to develop her ideas and plans. Since registering, the childminder has made changes to her setting that benefit the children. For example, after reflecting on her outdoor area she has created a safe secure space for children to use to have fresh air and exercise.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She has developed good procedures to get to know the children's capabilities when they first attend her setting. For example, she gathers relevant information from parents to understand children's needs and interests to plan and target teaching effectively. The childminder supports the young children's language skills extremely well. For instance, she uses clear and simple language and responds to the children's sounds and babbles, encouraging them to join in conversations with her. Children are curious and keen to explore the sensory experiences that the childminder provides. For example, they smile as they use their toes and fingers to explore the texture of cold spaghetti during messy play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps the children to gain an awareness of how to keep themselves safe as they play. For example, as the young children are starting to pull themselves up to stand, she points out how some equipment may tip. The childminder provides children with opportunities to learn about other cultures and people from backgrounds different to their own. For example, children practise using chopsticks with noodles as they learn about Chinese New Year and the Chinese culture. The childminder promotes children's health and well-being effectively. For instance, she encourages children to eat healthy well-balanced meals and she regularly reminds the young children to drink their water.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills that prepare them well for their future learning and the eventual move on to school. For example, they are motivated to learn and keen to explore the activities provided. Young children develop their early literacy skills well. For instance, they concentrate as they enjoy sharing stories and spend time looking at their favourite books independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496936 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1034391 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 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 Bristol. The childminder provides care for children from 8am until 6pm from Monday to 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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