Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date 16 May 2019 Previous inspection date 17 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 is ambitious and keen to enhance her professional knowledge. She is currently undertaking a course to extend her knowledge of working with children with special educational needs. She comments on how this has helped her to identify suitable activities and support her planning. n Children have good opportunities to extend their mathematical skills. The childminder encourages them to count and sort objects, as well as complete basic sums. Children make good progress from their starting points. n Children are happy and confident to explore their surroundings. They develop a secure bond with the childminder, who offers them consistent praise and encouragement throughout the day. n The childminder makes effective use of her assessment and monitoring processes to identify and close any gaps in children's learning. All children make good progress. They learn the necessary skills they need for the next stage of their learning.

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This provision is good

n Partnerships with parents and other professionals are effective. The childminder shares feedback with parents regularly concerning their children's learning, including ideas to extend learning further at home. She liaises well with outside professionals to seek further advice to help children meet developmental milestones. n At times, opportunities to enrich children's growing vocabulary is given less focus compared to other areas of learning. n On occasion, when planning adult-led activities, the childminder misses some opportunities to consider the current interests of younger children in order to engage them fully.

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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 extend children's use of language further to help broaden their vocabulary and encourage the correct pronunciation of words n explore ways to engage all children fully during adult-led activities, while taking into account their individual interests and learning needs.

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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 and childminder jointly evaluated a planned activity and discussed the learning outcomes. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and spoke to a parent to gain feedback about the setting. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the evidence relating to suitability checks for household members, the safeguarding policy and medication records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role to keep children safe from harm. She is familiar with wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance, and knows the procedures for reporting any welfare concerns about a child in her care. The childminder reflects on her practice well and seeks feedback from parents to help improve the service she provides. Following the last inspection, she has successfully addressed the previous recommendation. For example, she has introduced children to a range of items, such as cameras, to extend their use of technology for a purpose. Parents are highly complimentary about the service they receive and comment how lucky they feel to have the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has recently introduced an online observation and assessment tool to record and monitor children's progress. She comments on how parents have been positive about this change, which has resulted in an increase in parental engagement. The childminder uses her assessments effectively to identify children's next steps in learning and to plan suitable activities. For example, children have opportunities to explore mark making to aid their early literacy skills. Younger children enjoy using their fingers and hands to explore gloop, and older children learn to hold a pencil as they attempt to write their name. The childminder encourages children to be curious and think critically to help extend their learning. For instance, she asks children what they need to plant a seed and to consider what will make it grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settle in quickly upon arrival. They demonstrate a secure attachment with the childminder. The childminder has introduced an 'All about me' book for each child, which consists of special people in their lives, including grandparents and siblings. She uses this to help promote children's sense of identity and their awareness of other people. Children behave well and learn to manage their emotions effectively. The childminder offers children clear and consistent messages about her behaviour expectations. Children learn to share, and any minor squabbles are quickly resolved through negotiation. The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles. For example, she ensures children eat healthy snacks, such as melon and banana, and have regular access to outdoors, including visits to local parks and the library.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They enjoy managing small tasks for themselves, such as sweeping up the soil after planting and wiping the chalkboard. Young children learn to put on their shoes and eat independently, and older children learn to recognise their names. This supports children effectively to gain the necessary skills they need for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342835 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10071953 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 17 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Bradley Stoke, South Gloucestershire. She is open all year round, except for family and bank holidays, from 8am to 6pm. The childminder holds an early years 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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