Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date 5 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 The childminder and the children have trusting and secure relationships. The childminder is caring and considerate. She instinctively reacts to children's needs, giving them lots of reassurance and supporting their well-being well. Children are happy, settled and thrive in her care. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She keeps them informed about the activities their children are involved in during the day and gives them details of their children's learning and progress. n Young children behave well; they listen and show respect for the childminder and what she has to say. The childminder's patient, prompt interactions and positive encouragement help children learn about the boundaries in place for their safety and to share resources and take turns. n The childminder uses her observations of children as they play to assess their learning and build on what they already know and can do. She accurately outlines gaps in their

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The provision is good

development and makes plans to support these and ensure children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently maximise opportunities for children to follow their interests and ideas during their freely chosen play. n The childminder is not always successful in gaining information from parents about children's learning and development at home to help inform her assessments and future plans.

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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 enhance the opportunities for children to follow their interests and ideas, and make more choices about what they would like to do n devise even better ways of gaining information from parents about what their children are learning at home.

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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 the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector sampled documentation, including 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 the views of parents by reading their comments in letters. 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 refreshes her knowledge of child protection regularly through training. She supervises children closely, minimises risks within her home and uses equipment, such as safety gates, to help ensure children's well-being and safety. The childminder works with other childminders and the local authority to keep up to date with legislation and to get good practice ideas. She reviews the experiences she provides for children, makes changes and seeks additional learning opportunities linked to their needs and interests. For example, she accesses new groups to offer children opportunities to learn about and explore nature.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn. She joins in with their play, actively listening to them and extending their learning well. For instance, young children look at books with the childminder. She shows them how to hold the books, turn the pages and explore additional parts, such as flaps within the books. Children are intrigued with what they find behind the flaps. The childminder follows their interests as they point to items. She asks them probing questions, helping to develop children's thinking and language skills. Young children recognise and name animals and items of food. They listen to the childminder and copy her as she corrects their pronunciation, helping them to learn new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children effectively to develop healthy lifestyles and enjoy being active in the fresh air. For instance, young children spend considerable periods of time playing outside. They test their skills on ride-on toys and enjoy exploring sensory materials that the childminder has set out. They fill, mix and empty various containers with different dried foods. The childminder inspires young children to try coordinating their movements, staying close at hand to build their confidence yet still allowing them to explore challenges themselves. Children persevere well. They try fitting items into the different containers and then copy the childminder's actions as they put the lids back on. The childminder takes children out into the local community. She supports children to meet with children of their own age at local groups, helping to develop their social skills and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children's language, communication and social skills develop very well. This includes children who speak English as an additional language. For example, children listen very well and show their understanding. They learn to enjoy the company of other children and start to take turns in conversations. Young children are motivated to learn and develop their skills. They grow in confidence and become increasingly independent. For instance, they conscientiously use the dustpan and brush to sweep up the dried items from their messy play outside. They 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 EY536942 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10077246 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 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Bradley Stoke, South Gloucestershire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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.

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