Childminder in Bath and North East Somerset

Childminder report School House, Station Road, Clutton, Bristol, Avon BS39 5RA

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Inspection date 4 October 2018 Previous inspection date 19 July 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 Not Applicable

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The provision is good

n The childminder and her assistants provide clear guidance for children about what is, and what is not, acceptable behaviour. This helps children to behave well, develop good social skills and to show a high regard for one another. n Partnerships with parents, pre-school and the local school is strong. The childminder and her assistants use their good links effectively to help children settle and provide parents with a good range of information about their children's day. n Children are very happy and have close emotional attachments with the childminder and her assistants. They are very kind and attentive, and have a lovely rapport with the children. This helps to ensure their individual needs are met. n Children's physical and emotional well-being are promoted well. Children learn how to keep themselves safe and how to take manageable risks in the outdoors. For example, children climb the apple tree and are aware of how high they can go safely.

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The provision is good

n Together, the childminder and her assistant evaluate their practice regularly. They identify strengths and areas for further improvement that will benefit the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Children have limited chances to use and explore technology, to support their all-round development. n On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to support children's understanding of differences and similarities between people.

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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 develop further the use of technology, to extend children's developing interests and skills n enhance opportunities for children to learn about the differences and similarities between people.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant interacting with children inside and outside. n The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of suitability, qualification certificates and policies. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the resources available for the children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in protecting children. She fully understands the procedures to follow if she has any child protection concerns. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date by attending regular training. She supports her assistants well, to ensure they attend regular training to enhance their professional development. The childminder and her assistants have a well-documented set of policies and procedures, which helps to underpin their good practice. The childminder reads relevant publications and carries out regular research to help keep up to date with any changes.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is committed and passionate about her role. She makes sure that all children's individual needs are considered to provide the best possible opportunities for the children. The childminder takes every opportunity to extend children's learning through her good teaching strategies. As children explore the garden, the childminder gets down to the children's level, consistently modelling language and introducing new vocabulary. Younger children develop their problem-solving skills. For example, they can work out what bricks they need to create models, such as aeroplanes. Older children enjoy swinging on rope swings and playing football as they develop their physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants' caring and nurturing approach helps children to develop a very close relationship with her. She is attentive to their needs, meaning children are happy and emotionally secure in their surroundings. Children feel safe and secure, and are motivated to play and learn. They enjoy spending time with the childminder in her warm and welcoming home. Children make choices about their play confidently from easily accessible resources that reflect their learning needs. Daily outings and play in the garden are one way that the childminder helps children to develop physical skills. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She provides them with a wide range of nutritious meals and snacks, and children begin to learn about food that is good for them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132928 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10061488 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 4 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 31 Date of previous inspection 19 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1984. She lives in the village of Clutton, near Bristol, Somerset, and works with assistants. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She only provides childcare during out-of-school hours, on Monday to Friday from 8am to 9.30am and 3.15pm to 6pm, term time only.

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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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