Childminder in Bath and North East Somerset

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date 12 September 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Met Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The environment and activities provided by the childminder are highly stimulating and capture children's attention. Children are very confident and independently choose from an exceptional range of resources. n Parents and other professionals speak very highly of the childminder and the invaluable service she offers. The childminder works extremely closely with parents when assessing children's progress to gain their views on what their children know and can do. n Children display exemplary behaviour from an early age. They are extremely considerate and thoughtful towards others. n The childminder gives children an excellent start in literacy. For example, she uses excellent teaching skills to support children to learn letter sounds and to practise forming letters correctly. n Outcomes for children are outstanding. Children listen intently to the childminder and rapidly absorb new information she teaches them. They are inquisitive and excited to

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This provision is outstanding

learn. n The childminder uses inspirational teaching methods to support children's small-muscle skills. For instance, children strengthen and develop their hand and arm muscles as they manipulate dough to music.

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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 continue with plans to enhance the self-evaluation and use parents' views to drive forward even further improvements.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback and spoke with parents on the day of the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and looked at a sample of relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the members of the household, policies and procedures and children's learning records. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is extremely passionate about her role. She is dedicated to developing her skills and knowledge. She evaluates the impact each training course has on her practice and how it is beneficial to children. She tailors the training she attends to help her offer more sharply focused support for children and families. For example, recent training has helped her to support children with potty training. Parents state this has been extremely beneficial. The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of child protection and an excellent understanding of wider safeguarding issues, to promote children's safety and welfare. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments and ensures the safety of the children is given her highest priority.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder displays excellent teaching skills which are highly responsive to children's individual needs, interests and next steps in learning. She plans a wide range of exceptional learning experiences for children. For example, a traditional story leads to children using ginger scented dough to make gingerbread men. The childminder uses every available opportunity to promote learning. During the activity children develop their mathematical skills as they count, compare sizes and solve simple mathematical problems. The childminder is excellent at extended children's learning. For instance, children develop their imaginative skills as they pretend to be Father Christmas. This leads to them confidently showing their physical skills as they wrap presents to be part of their role play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is very nurturing and children form extremely strong bonds with her. Children actively seek her out to join in their play and for comfort and cuddles. The childminder provides a wealth of healthy options for children to try at meal and snack times and engages children in discussions about the benefits of eating healthily. The childminder promotes children's independence exceptionally well. Children thrive in managing tasks on their own.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress from their starting points. Children are highly motivated learners with a fantastic can-do attitude. Children display exceptional listening and attention skills and can concentrate for extended periods. Children develop a love of reading as they freely choose books to read in the comfy book area. Children are being prepared exceptionally well for their next stage in learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470784 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10083389 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 12 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Keynsham, near Bristol. She operates Wednesday and Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three- and four- year-old children.

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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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