Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date 20 May 2019 Previous inspection date 22 May 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 has made good significant improvements since her last inspection. She has used the feedback and actions set to target improvements and raise the quality of the service that she is providing. n The childminder knows the children well. She uses successful methods to observe, assess and monitor children's progress. The childminder uses the information that she gathers well to plan for children's individual next steps in learning. All children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents. She seeks their feedback to support her self-evaluation. She keeps parents involved and well informed about their children's progress. n The childminder is welcoming and caring. Children are happy and settled in her care and develop strong attachments with the childminder and her family. n The childminder helps children to learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

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This provision is good

Children recognise what food is good for them and the importance of a balanced diet. n On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to support children's developing interest in early literacy. n The organisation of the environment does not encourage children to make their own informed choices about what they would like to play with.

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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 make the most of opportunities that arise to fully support children's developing interest in early literacy n review the organisation of the environment to help children make their own choices about what they would like to play with.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation and children's records. n The inspector read written statements from parents and took their views into account. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and safeguarding matters. She knows the local procedures that she should follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is ambitious and keen to develop her skills and knowledge further. She works closely with other professionals and takes part in regular training and research. For instance, she has recently become a member of a childminder best practice group. She reflected positively on how training on simple science has helped her to implement activities and support children's interest in science. The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with other professionals to provide a consistent approach to supporting children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with children's parents. For instance, she has developed good methods to work with parents to gain an understanding of their child's development from the start. She has developed good methods to engage parents in supporting their children's learning. The childminder provides children with activities that are interesting and stimulating. For instance, children enjoy exploring how they can mix and change colours using chalk and water in the garden. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. For instance, she uses their interest in building with blocks to talk to them about the size and shape of the bricks, encouraging them to explore how the positioning can change the shape of their building.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's social skills well. She supports them to be confident and sociable around other adults and children. For instance, children take part in local group activities and enjoy regular outings and walks within the local community and wider area. Children learn to follow the rules and boundaries, have good manners and behave well. The childminder supports children to learn how to keep themselves safe and manage risks independently. For example, they learn to handle knives safely as they prepare their lunch. The childminder encourages children to be independent at managing their own personal hygiene. For instance, they confidently wipe their own noses and learn to wash their hands to get the germs away afterwards.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen and motivated to learn. Older children display high levels of concentration as they focus on their play. Children develop their physical skills well. They show confidence in using tools to roll and cut dough as they play imaginatively preparing their own pizzas. Children gain the skills that prepare them well for the next stages in their learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496637 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10084971 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 22 May 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Staple Hill, Bristol. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, for most weeks of the year.

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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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