Childminder EY497059

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 May 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 provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children are happy and well settled and enjoy taking part in a range of stimulating activities.  The childminder values children's individual personalities and supports their emotional well-being through sensitive interaction. Children form close bonds with her.  Overall, the childminder monitors children's ongoing development well and plans appropriate next steps to support their learning. She takes appropriate action to help all children reach their full potential. This includes gaining support from other professionals. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder works closely with parents to ensure continuity of care and learning. She regularly informs parents of their children's progress and works with them to provide additional support where needed, to ensure good progress.  The childminder works well with her daughter, who is her co-childminder. They reflect

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This provision is good

on the effectiveness of their provision and practice, and make improvements that help to improve their skills and enhance children's learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently obtain detailed information on entry from parents that can be used to inform precise assessments from the start.  Occasionally, the childminder does not ask challenging questions or give children the time they need to think for themselves and share their own ideas fully.

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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

 enhance the procedures for gathering information from parents to inform initial assessments of children's development and future planning  develop questioning skills further to provider greater challenge and to encourage children to think for themselves and share their own ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and talked to children at appropriate times during the day.  The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability checks.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed an activity and evaluated its effectiveness with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to parents and read written feedback from them.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures her practice meets current requirements and keeps her knowledge up to date. She has a secure understanding of how to safeguard children and knows how to report any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children when reviewing her practice and makes effective improvements that help to raise outcomes for children. For example, recent improvements to the garden have enabled children to enjoy a safe and stimulating outdoor learning environment that supports all areas of their development well. Parents are very complimentary about the care and learning their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children closely as they play and supports their individual learning through effective interaction. For example, as children play with water, she helps them to explore cause and effect as they observe how water can move wheels. She follows their interests and adjusts activities to ensure children remain focused and well- engaged throughout the day. Overall, the childminder supports children's language development effectively through sensitive interaction. She models language well and introduces new words throughout the day, such as 'mane' and 'fierce' as they enjoy a story about animals. Children are confident communicators.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses simple rules and appropriate strategies to manage behaviour and support children's social skills. Children cooperate well and learn to be kind and respectful to one another. The childminder supports children's independence particularly well. For instance, children tidy toys after play and help to set the table and cook at mealtimes. They know when they need to wash hands and learn to manage this independently. The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles well. For example, she prepares nutritious meals and discusses different types of food with children to help them make healthy choices. Children enjoy opportunities to grow vegetables and to taste these. The childminder supports children's understanding of diversity effectively. For instance, during mealtimes, they discuss different ways people sit at the table around the world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen and motivated learners. They develop the skills and positive attitudes that prepare them well for future learning, including school. For example, younger children join in enthusiastically with actions and learn to sing familiar songs confidently. They sit quietly and listen to stories with interest. Older children show interest in number problems and independently engage in activities that challenge their mathematical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497059 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1037464 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Downend, South Gloucestershire. The childminder works Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year, apart from when she takes family holidays and during half-term holidays. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years. The childminder works in partnership with her daughter, who is also a registered childminder.

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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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