Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Childminder report 31 Gathorne Crescent, Yate, Bristol BS37 5EN

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Inspection date 11 October 2018 Previous inspection date 14 July 2015

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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 The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development well. She regularly praises children's efforts and celebrates their achievements. Children develop strong bonds with her and demonstrate that they are happy and settled. Children share, take turns and behave well. n The childminder observes children's progress regularly, assesses their skills and plans interesting experiences to promote their next steps in learning. All children make good progress from their starting points. n Partnerships with parents and other providers children attend are good. The effective sharing of information ensures children benefit from continuity of care and learning between home and the different settings they attend. n The childminder provides good opportunities for children to be independent. For example, she encourages them to select their own toys and help tidy away. At mealtimes, the childminder encourages children to wash their own hands and feed

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n There are few opportunities for younger children to access resources easily that support their creative and early writing development. n The childminder does not consistently focus her professional development on opportunities to enhance her good teaching standard even further.

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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 more opportunities for younger children to access materials easily, to support their creative and early writing skills n focus professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the resources available for the children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and children's records. n The inspector read and considered written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how to protect the children in her care. She attends child protection training and is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder implements a wide range of policies and procedures, which she regularly reviews and updates to ensure that it reflects current legislation. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home to make sure children play in a safe environment. The childminder evaluates her provision well and considers the views of the parents and children to enhance her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children well. She understands how they learn through play. She plans activities that reflect children's interests and learning needs. The childminder interacts and communicates exceptionally well with the children. She helps develop and extend children's communication and thinking skills. The childminder assesses children's progress regularly and checks that their development is as expected. Children have good opportunities to explore, use their imaginations and develop mathematical skills. For instance, children learn to count as they fill and empty containers with leaves and conkers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. Children are motivated, interested and have secure attachments. Children learn to respect each other. This has a positive impact on their play and learning. The childminder teaches children about safety and risks in their surroundings. For example, she reminds children to stop, look and listen when crossing roads. Children learn about the local community and wider world. For example, children celebrate Chinese New Year and benefit from regular trips to places, such as parks, zoos, farms and soft-play centres. This helps children develop their physical skills and understanding of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and form good friendships with their peers. They demonstrate good levels of engagement and converse confidently with adults. Children concentrate well on activities in which they are interested. For example, younger children are well supported by the childminder when they learn to catch the ball. Children develop good literacy skills. For example, they listen well during stories and rhymes. Children acquire the skills they need for the next stage of their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY268545 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10071948 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 14 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Yate, in South Gloucestershire. The childminder works Tuesday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works from 7am to 5pm.

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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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