Childminder EY536781

Inspection date 8 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 is attentive and supports children's emotional development well through warm and affectionate care. Children form close bonds with her and are happy and well settled. They develop strong friendships with one another. n The childminder monitors individual children's progress effectively. She uses this information to identify their next steps clearly and plan activities that help them to move forward in their learning. All children make good progress. n The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents. She regularly shares information about children's progress, and encourages parents to contribute to children's next steps. This contributes towards children's good progress and well-being. n The childminder works in effective partnership with her co-childminder. They regularly reflect on the effectiveness of their provision and practice, and plan for improvements that help to enhance children's learning experiences. For instance, they have worked

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The provision is good

on the learning environment and added shelves where examples of children's current interests can be displayed, for further discussion and exploration.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently make sure that quieter children are able to express their ideas and opinions fully, particularly during group activities. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to build further on children's awareness and recognition of familiar words.

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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 provide further opportunities for quieter children to express their ideas and opinions, particularly during group activities n increase opportunities for children to recognise familiar words to extend their literacy development further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and talked with children at appropriate times during the day. n The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability checks. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children throughout the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the findings with her. n The inspector read parents' comments about the childminder's services.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures her practice meets current requirements, and she keeps her knowledge up to date. She has a secure understanding of how to safeguard children and knows how to report any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder is committed to making ongoing improvements and to continue to develop her professional skills, such as through regular training. For instance, her recent forest-school training has helped her to enhance children's outdoor play experiences and their understanding of the natural world.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a stimulating environment and interesting activities throughout the day. Children are continually engaged and focus well on their chosen activities. She observes children closely as they play, and supports their individual learning through sensitive interaction. For example, she engages with children as they play with the doll's house and asks questions that extend their thinking and imagination further. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills well. For instance, children count enthusiastically with her as they play with conkers. They learn to recognise numbers as they choose which numbered log to sit on in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model and teaches children good manners. Children behave very well, play cooperatively and develop excellent social skills. The childminder promotes children's independence well. She encourages children to tidy carefully, such as by taking the time to teach them how to fold away a rug and to put away their own belongings. The childminder promotes children's understanding of diversity and the wider world through the resources and activities she provides. These include tasting different food, reading stories and watching video clips of cultural celebrations to discuss differences and similarities. The childminder supports children's healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides healthy snacks and offers plenty of outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen learners and enjoy trying out new experiences and challenges. For example, they use play dough and a tray of natural objects creatively, to make ice cream and cakes. They demonstrate good concentration as they listen to stories with interest. Children show confidence in their own abilities and manage their own care needs very well. For instance, they put on their shoes and do up zips on their coats independently. Children develop the skills and positive attitudes that prepare them well for their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536781 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 10077006 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 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She works with a co-childminder at the co- childminder's house in Weston Super Mare, Somerset. She operates on Monday to Wednesday from 8am until 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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Registers

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