Morgan, Sophie

Inspection date 29 April 2019 Previous inspection date 2 June 2016

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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 Children are confident and happy in the childminder's care. They form close bonds and children ask for help and reassuring cuddles from the childminder when needed. The childminder is caring and attentive to children's needs and she consistently praises them to build their self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder knows the children well. She assesses children's development regularly and it is easy to track the good progress they are making. The childminder works in a coordinated way with parents and other settings children attend, outlining gaps and next steps in learning, to help move children's learning on. n The childminder works hard to help children to understand boundaries and expectations in place for their safety and good behaviour. Her prompt interaction quickly disperses any minor disagreements. She helps children to play together, learn to negotiate and share resources, and to be respectful with the toys.

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This provision is good

n Children learn about their immediate and wider community through interesting trips and activities. For example, the childminder takes them to meet with children of a similar age at community-based child groups. They also attend outdoor learning sessions to learn about and explore the natural world. n At times, the childminder does not consistently think through the set-up of all of her activities and areas, to fully support children's choices and extend their learning during times of free play. n The childminder has not fully developed self-evaluation to use the views of parents and children in helping her drive improvements in the provision.

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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 enhance the planning for children's free play n extend the opportunities for children and parents to become involved in the evaluation process, so their views can be considered when improving the provision further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector sampled documentation, including the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, policies and procedures, children's development records and planning. n The inspector observed the children and the childminder. She evaluated the effectiveness of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of parents written views by reading their comments in letters. n The inspector discussed the childminder's risk assessments and her self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is motivated to develop the service she provides. She reflects on her practice and identifies areas for improvement. She makes good use of professional development opportunities to extend her knowledge and improve the outcomes for children. For example, she has recently undertaken training to help her enhance her support for children who speak English as an additional language. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully alert to any signs that children may be at risk of harm and has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. She refreshes her knowledge of child protection regularly through training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's communication and language develop well, including for those who speak English as an additional language. The childminder values and respects children's differences and liaises closely with parents to gain key words and information about each families' home culture and language. She plans activities that support equality and diversity well. For example, children proudly share books they have brought from home, with their friends. They look through the books as a group and the childminder encourages them to explore the names of animals in different languages. She develops the children's understanding of the world as she skilfully introduces new electronic technology alongside this, to help them hear the words correctly in each language. She then extends children's learning further as they talk about the sounds that the different animals make. Children enjoy asking the electronic device to make these noises. They

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

listen intently and copy the sounds that they hear.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy spending considerable periods of time playing outside in the fresh air. They develop their physical skills well as they explore the different equipment and levels in the garden, such as safely negotiating steps and ladders, and using ride-on cars and bicycles. They have fun exploring with their senses as they experiment with sand and water and persevere in pouring into tubes and different containers. The childminder encourages their understanding of mathematical concepts, such as talking about items being full and empty.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop mathematics and early literacy skills readily. For instance, they explore making marks with water on paving and copy lines and letters the childminder makes with chalk. They learn to count items and recognise numbers in enjoyable games, such as a number hunt and with tin-can skittles. They learn to follow the rules of the games and take turns with other children. They confidently have a go and take pride in their achievements and doing things for themselves. Children show good dispositions and attitudes towards learning and developing their skills. They are well prepared for the next stages in their learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418902 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10061499 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 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 2 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the Foxhill are of Bath, in Bath and North East Somerset. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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