Childminder in North Somerset

Inspection date 4 February 2019 Previous inspection date 30 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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This provision is good

n The nurturing childminder meets children's emotional needs effectively. For example, she cuddles babies close as they feed, and rocks them gently to help them settle to sleep. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure she meets children's individual care needs fully. n The childminder gains good information from parents as children start in order to help her plan initial activities. She provides a breadth of experiences to support children's interests. She has good knowledge of what children can do and what they need to do next. Children, included funded children, make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder uses her training well, such as to support children's understanding of behavioural expectations. Children behave well and are kind to each other. For example, children offer drinks to their younger friends and help reach their bottle. n The childminder evaluates her provision effectively and identifies improvements. For

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This provision is good

instance, she is developing the outdoor environment to encourage imaginative play even further. She gains feedback from parents and acts promptly to suggestions, for example by providing a greater range of new food for children to sample. n When planning activities, the childminder does not always ensure that experiences match children's capabilities to enable them to be fully involved. She does not always give younger children the opportunity to play with new resources before using them in activities, for example to help their understanding of celebrating Chinese New Year. n The childminder does not use all opportunities to help older children explore number problems.

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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 review the planning of some activities to ensure they match children's capabilities and enable younger children to have the freedom to explore new resources more freely n encourage older children further to explore number problems when opportunities arise.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children as they played, and discussed their learning. n The inspector considered the views of parents, both written and in person. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements and how she evaluates the provision. n The inspector sampled documentation, including children's assessment records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps herself up to date with safeguarding practice. She understands her responsibility to report any concerns about a child's welfare to relevant agencies. The childminder uses her policies and procedures effectively to protect children. For example, she has a good understanding of who may collect the children and the procedure to follow if children are left uncollected. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their children's learning and the childminder provides good information about children's progress. She engages well with other early years settings to maintain consistency in children's care, learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps children develop their communication and language skills effectively. For example, she maintains eye contact with young babies when responding to their babble. She skilfully questions children to encourage their speech. Children confidently explain how they made a snowman and what they used, such as a Batman scarf. Children recall well and make connections, for example how they used their bucket and spade to build a snow castle. Children take time in their creative activities, such as colouring their dragon mask to celebrate Chinese New Year. Older children show precision as they colour between the lines and show pride in their achievements. Since the previous inspection, the childminder has extended opportunities for children to handle tools and develop their early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Parents comment favourably regarding the childminder's patience to help children settle. Children feel safe and secure in the welcoming environment. Young children are quick to build relationships with new visitors such as, engaging them in a ball rolling game, showing good understanding of turn taking. Children have a good understanding of their health and how to care for themselves in readiness for school. For example, older children confidently visit the toilet independently, and know to flush the toilet and to wash their hands. The childminder helps children to keep safe on outings, for example she talks to children about road safety and stranger danger, so that they can begin to assess risk for themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they require for their next steps in learning and eventual move to school. Children listen and follow instructions well. For example, they worked together to find the correct box for the skittles, looking at the picture to help their decision making, and played alongside each other companionably. Older children persevere in self-chosen tasks, solving problems well, such as lining the skittles up to count them accurately. Young babies develop strong movements when they lie on their tummies, lifting their head and chest. They reach for toys of interest and show delight as they see their actions cause a response.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY263894 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 10060500 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 30 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset. She works Mondays to Thursdays, all year round. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. She is in receipt of funding for 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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