Childminder 136264

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2018 23 May 2016

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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 reviews her practice regularly to drive development. For example, she identified that she did not have effective communications with other settings children attend. She now visits to introduce herself and discuss ways to increase communication, such as by exchanging information on progress and concerns.  The childminder understands that some children prefer to play and learn in clear spaces and so she is careful to keep the environment uncluttered.  The childminder monitors the environment effectively and quickly identifies any risks to children. She takes prompt action to reduce risk, such as by preventing children from accessing a damaged gate.  Children are happy and comfortable with the childminder. For instance, they settle quickly each day. They move around confidently to access favourite toys.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently work effectively with parents when babies' dietary needs change.  The childminder provides limited opportunities for children to learn about similarities and differences in people and communities beyond 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

 work more effectively with parents to create a consistent approach when babies are weaning onto solid food  provide more opportunities for children to learn about similarities and differences in people and communities beyond their own.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed care and teaching practices and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspector observed children and interacted with them.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the ways in which the childminder supports partnerships with parents.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and discussed health and safety considerations with the childminder.  The inspector viewed a range of documents, including those relating to statutory requirements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder manages her provision well and ensures statutory training is kept up to date. She uses her observations of children well to assess their progress and plan for their future learning. She monitors children's progress regularly, including completing the required progress check when children are aged between two and three years. She discusses children's progress with parents. The childminder uses training well to develop her provision. For example, she attended training on providing healthy food for children. She now talks with older children about how eating a healthy diet will help them to grow. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that could indicate a child is at risk of harm and how to respond.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows how to provide appropriate learning opportunities for children of different ages. She provides good support for toddlers' early communication. She responds to the sounds they make and introduces simple words. The childminder responds well to children's interests. For instance, when toddlers started to make towers of toys she introduced more intricate building blocks. She knows that such activities can help children to develop the manipulation skills they need for later writing. She takes children on outings to the park, where toddlers quickly develop confidence and physical skills as they walk and climb on different surfaces. She teaches older children to take care around other people as they ride on bicycles and play ball games.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children well to develop the communication and social skills they will need in later life. For instance, they visit the local library for 'rhyme time', where they mix with others and play in a larger group. She supports less confident children to cope with unfamiliar situations, for example, by having favourite toys readily available. The childminder supports continuity of care for children. For example, she follows the care routines that parents request for their children, such as where and when children will sleep. She provides daily feedback to parents about sleep, nappy changes and outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are quickly learning how to keep safe. For instance, when they ride on buses they know that they need to sit while the bus is moving so they do not fall. When they go for walks they know that they need to avoid touching thorny bushes, and to take care near roadworks. Children have good opportunities to follow their own interests, such as in gymnastics and yoga. Overall, they make good progress and gain the skills they need to prepare them for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 136264 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1120737 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Patchway, Bristol. The childminder operates from 8.30am to 5.30pm from Tuesday 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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