Childminder in North Somerset

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2018 24 July 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 uses successful methods to monitor the progress that children are making. For instance, she uses her observations and assessments accurately to identify each child's individual learning needs. The childminder uses the information well to support children's needs. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder reflects well on her practice. She has used the feedback from her last inspection to reflect and make changes to develop the service she is providing. For example, she has developed good methods to share information with parents.  Children develop secure relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They snuggle in for comfort and excitedly seek them out to share their experiences.  Children gain good social skills. For example, they form secure friendships with other children who attend the setting. They benefit from regular outings within the local and

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This provision is good

wider community.  Partnerships with parents are well developed. Parents say that they are happy with the care that their children receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder and her assistant speak too quickly, not allowing children the appropriate time to think and respond to their questions.  The childminder and her assistant miss opportunities that arise to encourage the older children to be more independent at managing age-appropriate tasks.

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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

 allow children appropriate time to think and respond to questioning, to encourage and extend their language skills further  make better use of opportunities that arise to support children to become independent at managing age-appropriate tasks.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation and children's records.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder, her assistant 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 childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of child protection issues. They suitably understand the local procedures that they should follow to report concerns that they may have about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder recognises her responsibilities monitor the suitability of adults that come in to contact with children. For example, she follows good procedures to check that her assistant is safe and suitable. The childminder recognises the importance of developing her skills and knowledge. For instance, since her last inspection, the childminder has been working to achieve her level 3 qualification in early years education. She reflects positively on how the course has raised her understanding of children's development. The childminder supports her assistant well. For example, she monitors his teaching and supports him to access training and guidance.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well, such as through, working with parents to get to know children's needs and stage of development. She provides children with a wide range of activities that are interesting and challenging. For example, children are keen and motivated to be involved in painting using the natural brushes that they have made. Children gain a good mathematical awareness. For instance, they use scales to measure out and weigh ingredients. Children use mathematical language appropriately, as they add to their mixtures to create their own sensory sand. The childminder involves children in planning their learning environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are kind and caring towards each other. They gain a good understanding of rules and boundaries that are in place. All children behave well. The childminder and her assistant support children to gain a good understanding of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. For example, they remind them to have lots to drink in the hot weather and children are involved in growing fruits and vegetables to taste. The childminder and her assistant support children to gain a good understanding of the lives and beliefs of people with backgrounds different to their own. For instance, they provide activities for children to learn about cultures different to their own.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills that prepare them well for the next stage of their learning and their eventual move on to school. Young children develop good physical skills. For example, they use their small-muscle skills to stir and pour ingredients as they engage in messy play. Older children gain a love of literacy and use their imaginations well. For instance, they enjoy being involved in and acting out stories in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363222 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 1112157 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 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 July 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. The childminder works daily with her husband, who is her assistant. The childminding service operates from 6am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder is in receipt of funding for free early education for children aged three and four years.

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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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