Childminder EY269787

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2018 9 September 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children develop excellent social skills. They are extremely kind, friendly and they consider the needs of others. For example, they eagerly look forward to a baby starting at the setting. They talk about what babies might want to play with and how to help to keep them safe.  The childminder plans a wide range of stimulating learning experiences that interests children. She uses her good teaching skills consistently to support children to take the next steps in their development. All children make good progress.  The well-qualified childminder uses professional development opportunities successfully to help her to meet children's needs. For instance, she uses her training on speech and language development techniques very well to support all children to become confident communicators.  The childminder works well in partnership with other early years providers to ensure good levels of continuity in children's care and learning between the settings.

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This provision is good

 Children behave exceptionally well. For instance, they listen to others very carefully, are unfailingly polite and they use good manners without reminders from the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not developed partnerships with parents as well as possible to help children to make the highest rates of progress.

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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

 develop opportunities to exchange more-detailed information with parents about children's achievements, to better inform planning and to support parents to extend children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children interacting with the childminder, assessed the quality of teaching and evaluated the effectiveness of activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's learning journals and discussed children's progress.  The inspector took into account parents' written views.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of suitability checks and the childminder's self-evaluation and professional development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of a wide range of safeguarding issues. She knows the signs that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm and understands what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out rigorous risk assessments to help her to maintain a safe environment. She teaches children effectively to manage risks and keep themselves safe. For example, they explain how to use scissors safely when cutting card. The childminder reflects on her provision thoroughly and identifies areas for improvement. For instance, she has enhanced her good systems for monitoring children's progress by tracking the progress of groups of children to identify any common needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses observations and assessments effectively to identify the next steps in children's learning and provide activities that support their development well. She introduces mathematical language skilfully as children play. For example, she teaches them to count and to recognise and describe shapes and sizes. The childminder plans interesting opportunities to teach children about nature. For instance, they find insects in the garden, look at their features and use identification keys to find out their names. Children enjoy using their imaginations. For example, they use a folded cardboard tube to pretend that they have antennae like snails.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is exceptionally skilled at supporting children's emotional development. She creates a supportive and positive environment where children grow in confidence and flourish. For example, the childminder monitors their involvement in activities and their well-being meticulously, and she uses the information effectively to provide activities that spark their imaginations. Children consistently show high levels of motivation and engagement in the learning experiences. The childminder has created a wonderful environment for children to explore. She provides excellent support to help children to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, they pick fruit from her garden to eat at mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They successfully learn a wide range of skills that prepares them well for future learning and the eventual move to school. Children develop strong thinking skills and high levels of perseverance. For example, young children test how well wheeled vehicles move in different directions on gravel, wood and grass. Children develop high levels of independence. For instance, they fill up their water bottles from the tap when they are empty. Children delight in singing songs. For example, they enthusiastically join in the actions and words to counting songs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY269787 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 1128852 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Paulton, in Bath and North East Somerset. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged three and four years. She holds an early years qualification at level 4. Childminding takes place between 7.30am and 5.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, for most weeks of 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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