Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date 27 March 2019 Previous inspection date 16 November 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 indoors and outdoors. They confidently explore their environment and are keen to learn. n The childminder accurately assesses children's progress and uses the information well to support their next steps in learning. She plans interesting activities that help to move their learning forward, taking into account individual interests and preferences. n The childminder is skilled at supporting children's language development. For instance, she listens attentively, models words clearly and uses descriptive language to build on their vocabulary. She sings songs with them throughout the day, which helps to extend their speech skills further. Children sing their favourite songs with enthusiasm. n The childminder regularly shares information with parents to ensure continuity in children's care and to promote their good learning. Parents are very complimentary

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This provision is good

about the childminder's services and they state that they would highly recommend her to other families. n The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to encourage children to do more for themselves, to help build on their independence. n Sometimes, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to fully support children's understanding of cause and effect, such as what happens when water is added to flour.

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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 increase opportunities for children to practise and develop their independence skills n make the most of opportunities to extend children's understanding of cause and effect, in particular how things can be combined and changed.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to 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 observed an activity and evaluated its effectiveness 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 has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe. She has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder evaluates her provision regularly and makes improvements that benefit children. For instance, she has recently updated her method of recording children's development that helps her to assess their progress even more precisely. The childminder develops her professional skills and knowledge through working closely with other childminders. For instance, they meet regularly to share ideas and support one another to plan for children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides strong support for children's literacy skills. For instance, she engages them in stories by incorporating actions and sounds for them to imitate. Children focus intently and show high levels of concentration from an early age. The childminder offers a range of activities to strengthen children's hand muscles and develop their early writing skills. For example, younger children use their fingers to make marks in cornflour. Older children enjoy drawing with chalk and practise threading pasta onto pipe cleaners. Children delight in discovering the natural world. The childminder skilfully encourages their exploration and extends their knowledge. For example, when children find worms in the garden, she talks to them about what they need and how to care for them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is attentive and caring. She supports children's emotional well-being through warm and affectionate care. Children develop strong bonds with her. The childminder sets clear expectations for good behaviour. She provides consistent support and helps children to understand and follow rules and routines. Children learn to manage their feelings and behaviour and be respectful to one another. For instance, they know to wait for their turn and use 'thank you' and 'sorry' appropriately. Children benefit from varied opportunities to be physically active and to play outdoors, which helps to promote their good health. For instance, they regularly attend a gymnastics session and a forest group.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They develop skills and positive attitudes that prepare them well for their future education. Children show good early mathematical skills. For instance, older children count accurately as they build with blocks and younger children learn about sizes as they explore a stacking toy. They demonstrate persistence and an ability to problem-solve independently. Children show high levels of curiosity as they explore toys and resources. For example, they experiment with musical instruments and discover how different sounds can be made.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443545 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10071969 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 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 16 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the Warmly area of Bristol. The childminder works Monday to Thursday from 7pm until 6pm, all year round.

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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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