Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 May 2018 14 July 2014

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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 supports children to develop a firm understanding of the world around them. She provides activities, such as planting sunflowers, harvesting and cooking fruit and vegetables from her garden, and arranges outings in the local community.  Activities are based on children's interests and the environment is adapted to support their learning well. This contributes towards children being motivated and able to explore freely.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She regularly updates them on the progress their children make and gives them ideas of things they can do to help their child's development at home.  The childminder accesses regular training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she has secured a deep knowledge of child protection and wider safeguarding issues, including e-safety and radicalisation, from courses she has completed.  The childminder makes children feel very welcome in her home. She interacts with

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This provision is good

them warmly and establishes close bonds with them. This supports their personal, social and emotional needs well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully promote opportunities that arise during children's play, to build even further on their literacy development.  The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities for children to further develop their technology skills.

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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 learning opportunities for literacy to help children further develop their early writing and reading skills in preparation for school  make even better use of the activities and experiences on offer to expand children's understanding of technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children in the home and garden.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records, and checked documents to confirm the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of children spoken to on the day of the inspection and those of parents through documentation. The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation with her.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to report and respond to any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out good risk assessments of her home and places she visits with the children to help keep them safe. She networks with other professionals to exchange ideas and share best practice; for example, she attends a weekly group specifically for childminders. The childminder reviews the quality of the care and learning provided. She values feedback from parents and children, and this helps her target aspects of her provision that she could improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations of children's play to help her identify what they do well and what they need to learn next. She uses effective systems for assessing children's progress. Overall, she has good knowledge of children's next steps in learning and uses this successfully to help children make good progress during their time with her. The childminder is skilled in helping children, including those who speak English as an additional language, to develop their speech and communication skills. For example, she provides good commentary during children's play and introduces new vocabulary. Children focus well as they try to assemble pieces of track for the cars and enjoy opportunities to explore with their senses as they engage in messy play activities with gloop.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy the outdoor environment. The childminder ensures they have daily access, regardless of the weather. Children behave well. The childminder provides them with clear expectations and this gives them a good understanding of the boundaries. She provides opportunities for children to gain awareness of communities beyond their immediate experience. This includes learning about different celebrations and the various types of food people eat around the world. The childminder helps children to develop good social skills. For example, they meet new people in the community and make friends at local groups. Children have good opportunities to be independent in their self-care. For example, the childminder teaches them to use the toilet independently in preparation for starting school. Children sample a wide range of foods, including fresh fruit and vegetables, to promote their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

From their starting points, all children make good progress in all areas of learning. Children are motivated to learn. They concentrate well on activities and complete tasks. Children learn a range of skills that helps prepare them well for school. For example, they express themselves well and are confident in having conversations with other people. Children develop good mathematical skills as they count and recognise a wide range of shapes and colours.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 136142 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 1070282 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1981 and lives in Patchway, Bristol. She operates Monday to Friday all year round and offers before- and after-school care and holiday care for school- aged children. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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