Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date 9 April 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 bright and stimulating environment for children to explore freely. Children have access to many enjoyable learning opportunities inside and outdoors. n Children develop a secure bond with the childminder. They know they can rely on her for support and reassurance, if needed. n Older children learn a range of early mathematical skills. For instance, they count objects and divide these equally between their friends. The childminder teaches children to recognise shapes, such as 'oval' and 'rectangle,' as well as to compare sizes to identify 'big' and 'small' pieces of fruit. All children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder knows how to communicate effectively with children of varying ages and abilities. She models the correct use of language and seeks opportunities to extend their vocabulary, such as through songs and books. Children remain focused and

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This provision is good

demonstrate good listening skills. n Children's safety and welfare are given high priority. The childminder ensures her premises are secure. She undertakes daily risk assessments to identify and remove any hazards. Children play and learn in a safe and enabling environment. n Opportunities for older children to explore a broad range of everyday technology is sometimes given less priority, compared to other areas of learning. n The childminder's current process for observing and assessing children's progress is not embedded fully, particularly to enable her to manage her time better and achieve an even clearer picture of children's current achievements.

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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 further opportunities for children to explore a broad range of technology and to understand its use and purpose n review further the process for undertaking assessments, to make it more manageable and to help track children's continuous progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and reviewed written feedback from parents. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the setting's safeguarding policy, accident records and reviewed evidence relating to suitability checks for household members. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong knowledge of the main signs and symptoms of abuse, including wider safeguarding issues such as the 'Prevent' duty. She is familiar with the procedures to follow for reporting any concerns about a child in her care, in line with her Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder values her professional development. She attends relevant training and enjoys completing online courses, such as webinars on observations, to improve her teaching practice. The childminder is ambitious. She reviews her practice continually and is driven to provide the best service for children and their families. Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder. They comment about how pleased they are with the care provided and would highly recommend the childminder to anyone in search of childcare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children effectively and plans suitable activities that reflect their interests and next steps in learning. Children are active listeners and follow instructions well. For example, when playing picture dominoes, they listen as the childminder explains how to play the game by matching the same fruit. Children count the dominoes pieces with confidence and wait patiently for their turn. Children thoroughly enjoy listening to stories with props. For example, the childminder introduces a story sack based on the book, 'The Hungry Caterpillar'. Children follow the story well and enjoy filling in the missing words and predicting what is going to happen next. Furthermore, they learn to explore new words and their meaning, such as 'antenna' and 'cocoon'. The childminder talks to parents regularly about their children's progress. She encourages parents to take home their child's learning journals to view their progress

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and to add any comments. This helps to promote positive partnerships with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers children consistent praise and encouragement. Children show high levels of confidence and self-esteem. They are kind and caring towards others and understand behavioural expectations. The childminder encourages children to be independent. For example, older children learn to cut their own fruit using a chopping board and pour their drink from a plastic jug. The childminder teaches children about the benefits of healthy eating and the impact this has on their bodies. Children have ample opportunities to exercise and be physically active, such as visiting a local adventure park. The childminder teaches children about different cultures and celebrations, such as Chinese New Year. She takes children out into the local community to visit places, such as the library, to extend their awareness of other people. The childminder is currently planning to take the children to visit an elderly people's home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the necessary skills for the next stage of their learning. They learn to make marks and develop good hand-muscle control, such as when using a plastic knife to cut fruit. From a young age, children learn to manage their personal care needs. For example, they use the toilet independently, wash their hands before meal times, and learn to put on their coats and boots ready for outdoor play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539946 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10079854 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in November 2016. She lives in Hanham, Bristol. She provides care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm. The childminder operates all year round apart from bank holidays.

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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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Registers

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