Childminder in North Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 April 2018 4 June 2015

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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 evaluates her practice on a regular basis. She uses her evaluation well to make changes that benefit the children. For example, she is developing her outdoor space to provide a more natural environment, since observing the enjoyment that children gain from taking part in forest skills.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children to explore. Children are happy and well settled. They develop secure relationships with the childminder, her family and the other children in the setting.  Children have a wide range of opportunities to learn about people who have backgrounds different to their own. They attend groups and take part in activities to celebrate the diverse community.  The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children's progress well to monitor their learning and plan activities based on their individual needs and interests. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to support younger children's emerging awareness of their self-care needs, in particular with toileting, to help them progress to their next developmental step.  The childminder does not make the most of her good relationships with children's parents to involve them 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

 support younger children's emerging awareness of their self-care needs, in particular with toileting, to help them progress to their next developmental step  strengthen partnerships with 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 had 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 procedures that she should follow to report concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder recognises the benefit of keeping her skills and knowledge up to date and relevant. She takes part in regular training and works closely with other local professionals to share ideas. The childminder reflects positively on how a training course on natural craft has influenced how she supports children to be creative outdoors. She now recognises how children can use different resources to create their own models. The childminder places high priority on keeping children safe. She carries out risk assessments and regularly reminds children to stay safe as they play. For example, the childminder talks to children about not rocking on the chairs so they do not fall.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses good procedures to gain a good understanding of children's individual learning needs when they first attend the setting. She regularly asks parents to keep her informed about children's changing needs during the times that they attend. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She uses her skills well to provide children with interesting and exciting activities that motivate them to be involved. For example, children spend time exploring how to break or melt ice to retrieve the plastic dinosaurs stuck inside. The childminder uses opportunities well to promote children's mathematical awareness. For instance, she encourages children to count and compare the small bricks that they use as they build towers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well considering their ages. They are kind and considerate, and learn to share the resources well. Children are enthusiastic and motivated to learn. For example, they show excitement and enthusiasm as they play card-matching games with their friends. The childminder follows good procedures to promote children's awareness of a healthy lifestyle. For instance, they know that they need to drink lots of water when it is hot outside and they make the most of the opportunities to have fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school. Older children develop their early literacy skills well. They excitedly sound out the letters that they recognise in their names. The youngest children develop their concentration skills well. For example, they spend time focused and engaged as they fit posting cards into a box. All children develop good language and communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283831 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1091956 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Warmley, Bristol. Her working hours are 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. She has a level 3 qualification in childcare and education.

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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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