Childminder in Bath and North East Somerset

Inspection date 2 October 2018 Previous inspection date 3 April 2013

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is good

n The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She has a caring and friendly manner that supports young children's emotional well-being effectively. Children build positive relationships with the childminder. n Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's company. The childminder meets the individual needs of children very well. She recognises when they require reassurance and comfort if they are uncertain. n The childminder plans activities based around children's interests to support their learning, to help them make good progress relative to their starting points. n The childminder has built good partnerships with parents and carers. They are informed daily of their child's routine and activities they have taken part in with the childminder. Parents comment that they are extremely happy with the care provided and the progress their child has made since attending the provision.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

n Overall, the childminder supports children's emerging language development well. However, she sometimes uses familiar versions of words rather than teaching children the correct words. n The childminder has not developed her assessment system fully, to include detailed information about what a child can do at home, to enable her to plan activities and monitor the progress of children more precisely.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n develop consistency when modelling language so that children learn to hear and use the correct versions of words n improve the use of observations and assessments, in partnership with parents, to monitor children's learning and development more precisely, to help children make the best progress possible.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with the children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector checked and discussed evidence of suitability of all adults living or working on the premises, and checked the qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector took into account the views of parents from information gathered by the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, safeguarding procedures, and the childminder's written policies and procedures.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has worked hard since her last inspection to ensure she has kept up to date with all changes to legislation. She is able to discuss confidently the changes she has made and future improvements to her provision. The childminder keeps herself well informed about safeguarding and attends regular training. She has a good understanding of her responsibility to report any concerns about a child's welfare. She is fully aware of the importance of monitoring children's non-attendance. The childminder uses risk assessments efficiently to ensure she protects children well in her home and on outings. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carries out research to help her improve her practice and attends training. For example, she commented that a recent course on toilet-training was particularly useful to help her better support children during this phase of their development.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development well. She encourages them to share and take turns as they interact. For example, when children complete puzzles, she talks to them about letting each other put in pieces and waiting for each other. The childminder motivates young children to take part in activities. For example, she encourages them to help to blow bubbles in the garden. She allows the children to place the wand into the tube and praises them as they achieve this. Children show great excitement and delight as they watch the bubbles float away in the wind. The childminder talks to them about where the bubbles are going, how big they are and how many they can see. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well overall. She repeats words they say, such as 'more' and 'again'.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Good settling-in processes enable children to settle quickly into the childminder's home. The childminder works well with parents to maintain children's routines, such as meal and sleep times. The childminder is a good role model. She supports children well in their understanding about healthy personal hygiene practices, such as handwashing before eating and after being outside. Children have good opportunities to explore the world around them as they take part in regular outings around the local area and garden play. The childminder uses plenty of praise and encouragement that supports children's growing confidence and self-esteem.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Young children show curiosity and enjoy their explorations, for example, as they use crayons to make marks. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder and are encouraged to point to items on the pages. They take great delight in feeling the different textures in books. Children develop good independence skills as they make choices about what they want to play with next. Children develop the skills that support them with their future learning and eventual move to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY262448 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10068731 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 3 April 2013

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Keynsham, near Bristol. Her core hours of work are Monday to Thursday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, and on Fridays from 7.30am until 9am and 3.15pm until 5.30pm, all year round.

p.4

Registers

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.

p.4

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5