Sproates, Simone

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 June 2018 24 January 2018

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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 keeps children safe as they play outside in the sun by applying cream and putting on hats. As a result, children are protected from sun burn and sun stroke, and they learn about keeping themselves safe and healthy.  The childminder works effectively with other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children. She liaises regularly with children's key workers when children attend other early years settings. This ensures the children's needs are met and that all professionals are taking a consistent approach for the children's care and education.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She plans a wide range of experiences for children that are designed to help children make progress in their learning and development.  The childminder and her co-minder work well together and act as good role models for the children. Children behave well and play cooperatively alongside one another. The

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This provision is good

childminder teaches them good manners and about sharing and turn taking. She praises children when they display good behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always take steps to check whether her assistant has understood the policies and procedures after she has read them.  Systems to check the ongoing suitability of assistants are not fully effective.

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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

 ensure all those working with children are confidently able to use the policies and procedures to ensure these are applied consistently  improve arrangements for monitoring staff, including how their ongoing suitability is checked.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the children, the childminder and her co-childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, accident records and relevant policies and procedures.  The inspector and the childminder observed children during activities and discussed children's learning and progress.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has completed a local authority training course to help her evaluate her own practice effectively in order to bring about improvements. As a result she has successfully implemented changes. For example, she has built a greenhouse to develop children's understanding of the world. Children plant vegetables such as radishes and courgettes and then cook with these items. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is able to identify the different types of abuse as well as the possible signs and symptoms. She has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care, or if an allegation is made against an adult.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Young children benefit from the childminder singing nursery rhymes to them and they join in excitedly, singing and playing musical instruments. The childminder obtains relevant information from parents about children when they first start. This includes what children are already capable of doing. She then uses this information, alongside careful observations, to assess what stage a child is at. She plans suitable activities to help develop children further. For example, children who are identified to have speech delays when they first start are provided with activities that interest them and encourage them to use more language. She works closely with parents to ensure they are aware of children's next steps in their learning, and she suggests activities for parents to do with the children at home. Parents comment positively on the good relationship that they have with the childminder and the effective communication they receive.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about healthy eating and are provided with nutritious meals. The childminder communicates well with parents to ensure that food parents provide is healthy and nutritious. Children with food intolerances are kept safe and made to feel included by eating alongside other children with appropriate supervision by the childminder. Children have strong attachments to the childminder and regularly approach her for reassurance and comfort. They show good levels of independence and confidently explore their surroundings. They use their imagination to initiate role play, such as pretending to prepare food for the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of preparing children for school. As well as teaching them skills, such as using the toilet independently and putting on their own shoes and coats, she arranges familiarisation visits with the school to ensure a smooth transition. Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder accurately identifies children's stages of development and uses the knowledge she has about the child to progress their learning. She swiftly identifies children who may require additional support and takes effective steps to liaise with parents and other professionals so that children receive targeted support at the earliest opportunity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404715 Local authority Bath & NE Somerset Inspection number 1139761 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 January 2018

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Radstock, near Bath, in North East Somerset. The childminder works with another childminder and an assistant. She offers funded sessions for children aged two, three and four years. The childminding service operates each weekday throughout the year, with the exception of Christmas and bank holidays. The childminder has 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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