Childminder in North Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 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 and her co-childminder work as a highly effective and cohesive team. The childminder takes an excellent lead on assessment and record-keeping. Children's progress and development are accurately evaluated and shared regularly with parents.  Children develop very warm and positive relationships with the childminder. She takes care to get to know each child well as an individual. She supports them very effectively to settle in, ensuring their needs are fully met. Children soon feel emotionally secure and ready to learn.  Children are active and eager to learn. The childminder and her co-childminder provide a wide range of highly stimulating resources and activities to promote learning in all areas of the curriculum.  The childminder is part of a local network of childminders. Children have plenty of enriching opportunities to learn and socialise with other children and caring adults.

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This provision is good

 The childminder encourages children to share and take turns. Their behaviour is excellent.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does things for the children when they could do them for themselves. This reduces children's opportunities to develop their independence.  The childminder does not provide a wide range of resources to help children learn about cultural diversity.

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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

 utilise all possible opportunities to help children develop their self-reliance and independence  enhance the opportunities for multicultural learning during children's play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder, children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed a planned activity and afterwards had a discussion about the children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector and the childminder discussed and sampled the childminder's policies, and the inspector checked required documentation on the day.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of all safety procedures and policies and maintains them rigorously. She attends further training to keep her skills in first aid, safeguarding and child protection up to date. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns for children's safety and welfare. Children are safe and protected. The childminder and her co-childminder have developed very strong partnerships with parents. Together, they produce informative newsletters and invite parents to get involved in their children's learning. Although the childminder has only been practising for seven months, she has made a good start at evaluating her provision. She is highly reflective and has accurately identified her strengths and areas that she wants to develop.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and has high expectations for what children can achieve. She builds on children's interests and provides appropriate challenges to extend their skills and understanding. For example, she encourages children who are fascinated in animals to identify stripes and spots. She shows them the stripes on a toy zebra and names them clearly, extending their vocabulary. She extends the activity further by encouraging children to match pairs of animals, which helps to develop their mathematical skills. The childminder has a sharp focus on developing children's communication and language skills through enjoyable songs and rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides excellent opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. They have plenty of exercise in the spacious garden. They delight in being able to run freely in the fresh air and play with balls, for example. The childminder knows the importance of healthy food. She encourages parents to provide nutritious snacks and lunches. She ensures that children learn good self-care skills, such as washing hands before meals. The childminder is an excellent role model. She demonstrates and expects politeness and good behaviour. Children develop their independence well, overall. For example, they are encouraged to hang up their own coats. They develop their ability to state their preferences when they choose their own activities and games. Children develop a good appreciation of their local community though a range of activities, such as visits to local parks, farms and the beach.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and highly motivated learners. They gain a strong foundation of important life skills such as self-reliance, self-confidence and self-esteem. Children socialise very well and show kindness and friendship towards each other. They make good progress in all areas of their learning, relative to their starting points. They are well prepared for school or the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549120 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 1111808 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 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 2017. She works from her co-childminder's home in Clevedon, North Somerset. She operates her service from 8am to 5pm on Thursdays and Fridays only, throughout the year.

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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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