Childminder 106733

Inspection date 21 September 2018 Previous inspection date 19 April 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children are happy, relaxed and confident, and they really enjoy their time with the childminder. She knows children very well. She patiently supports them and offers them lots of praise and encouragement, helping to build their confidence and self-esteem. n Children make good progress. The childminder regularly and accurately assesses their development. She plans well for the next steps in their learning. n The childminder has a very good relationship with children and their families. She works in partnership with parents and keeps them well informed about all aspects of her practice. She shares details of children's achievements and interests, contributing to a joint approach to the support provided for children. n The childminder encourages children to be increasingly independent. She offers them ideas and techniques to help them to do things for themselves. For example, at mealtimes, young children choose their cutlery. They persevere in peeling the top off

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The provision is good

their jelly and then hold their pot steady with one hand as they scoop out the jelly.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to develop children's deeper thinking, encouraging them to test out their ideas and explore solving problems. n The childminder does not consistently plan activities to support children's knowledge and understanding of different cultures and communities.

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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

n extend children's thinking skills further and make the most of every opportunity to encourage them to test out their ideas and explore solving problems n provide children with more opportunities to learn about other cultures and communities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, policies and procedures, children's development records and planning. n The inspector observed the children and the childminder. She evaluated the effectiveness of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of parents' written views by reading their comments in messages. n The inspector discussed the childminder's risk assessments and her self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child. She has recently refreshed her knowledge of child protection through comprehensive training. She checks her home thoroughly to identify and remove any hazards, to ensure children can play safely. The childminder makes good use of advice from local authority advisers to help her to reflect on her provision. She meets with other childminders to discuss and share good practice and activity ideas. She takes account of parents' views and children's interests to outline ways she can make further improvements. The childminder liaises closely with staff at other settings that children attend, to provide a collaborative approach for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children really well. She sets out her playroom with their favourite toys, and items linked to their current interests. Children are motivated to explore and revisit previous experiences. They have fun learning through play. They welcome the childminder's involvement and enjoy the attention she gives them. Children copy the childminder's actions and learn to coordinate their movements well, such as holding and steadying toys, then pressing buttons to make the toys work. The childminder asks children questions as they play, to encourage them to talk about things that they see. For instance, children recognise and name colours and shapes as they explore sorting games.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder acts as a positive role model. She is polite and calm, and patiently listens to children, showing interest in what they have to say. She supports their good behaviour, praising children when they respond accordingly. The childminder helps children to learn how to manage their own safety and develop a sense of responsibility. For instance, she teaches children to be respectful with the resources and to take care when they climb up onto the sofa. The childminder supports children to be active and develop a healthy lifestyle. For example, she has a range of equipment and resources in her garden. She also takes children to local parks where they can develop their abilities on more-challenging equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a love of books and enjoy story time with the childminder. They develop their mathematical skills in the context of the story. For instance, they count the animals that they see on each page. Children's language and communication skills are developing very well. For example, young children listen and successfully copy the childminder's clear pronunciation. They learn new words in the context of their play, such as the names of fruit and vegetables or animals featured in the puzzles they enjoy completing. Children gain confidence in their own abilities and acquire a good range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 106733 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10061485 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 19 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Marksbury, near Bath. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. She also operates on Wednesday, during school term time from 7.30am until 9am, and in the school holidays from 7.30am until 6pm.

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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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