Childminder EY430364

Inspection date 26 February 2019 Previous inspection date 5 August 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 childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment. Children enjoy taking part in a wide range of activities. They are happy, confident and keen to learn. n The childminder and her assistant are caring and attentive to children's needs. Children settle quickly and demonstrate strong bonds with the adults and with one another. Their emotional well-being is successfully supported. n The childminder and her assistant accurately assess children's progress and use the information well to support their next steps in learning. They work closely together to plan and deliver activities that meet children's individual learning needs. n The childminder and her assistant provide strong support for children's social skills. They act as good role models and teach children to be kind and respectful. Children are polite, well behaved and play harmoniously together throughout the day. n Partnership working is effective. The childminder regularly updates parents on their

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This provision is good

children's progress and works closely with them to ensure consistency of care. She seeks advice from other professionals and swiftly provides extra support when necessary. All children receive the support they need to make good progress. n At times, the childminder and her assistant do not make the best use of opportunities to challenge children to think further and develop their own ideas. n On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to develop older children's artistic skills to represent their own ideas, such as during art and craft activities.

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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 strengthen the already good teaching by supporting children to think and develop their own ideas n make the most of opportunities to challenge older children's artistic skills and support their individual creativity.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the day. n The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder and the assistant's qualifications and suitability checks. n The inspector observed the interactions between the adults and the children during indoor and outdoor activities. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector read written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures she and her assistant have up-to-date knowledge of current requirements. They know how to identify and report any concerns they may have about children's welfare. The childminder supports her assistant's professional development well. For instance, she holds regular meetings with her to offer ongoing support and discuss teaching methods. She cascades information gained through training to help raise the overall quality of practice. For example, they have reflected on how they can better support children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder evaluates her provision effectively and continually seeks ways to improve her service. She seeks the views of her assistant, parents and other professionals and makes positive changes to help improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant tune in to children's individual interests well and move their learning forward though well-planned activities. Children freely make choices in their play and show good concentration as they learn. For instance, younger children delight in exploring modelling dough and learn to roll it into small balls carefully. Older children build models using blocks with a clear purpose in mind, selecting and using a range of shapes appropriate for the task. The childminder and her assistant support children's language development effectively. For instance, they teach children new words while reading books and repeat words clearly. All children are confident communicators.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant help children to develop good levels of independence. For instance, children help to set up and tidy away at mealtimes. Older children are encouraged to help younger children, such as when sharing resources. They learn to be helpful and considerate. The childminder supports children's understanding of diversity well. For example, she regularly provides opportunities to explore different festivals, cultural practices and languages through exciting experiences. Children have regular opportunities to go on outings and enjoy fresh air, including attending a forest skills group. These provide opportunities for them to learn to keep themselves safe, challenge their physical skills and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills that prepare them well for future learning, including school. They show good early literacy skills as they listen to stories with enthusiasm. For instance, younger children learn to repeat words from the story, while older children predict what happens next. Children gain mathematical knowledge well. For example, they learn about halves and quarters as they cut fruit for snack and they recognise three- dimensional shapes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430364 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10071965 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 5 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates from an annexe in the garden of her home. She lives in the Longwell Green area of Bristol. The childminder works Monday to Thursday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round. She currently works with an assistant two days a week. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged 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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