Childminder EY441151

Inspection date 17 June 2019 Previous inspection date 23 March 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 have access to a wide range of interesting resources and they confidently make choices about their play. They are independent learners and concentrate well throughout the day. n The childminder sets clear boundaries and routines for children to follow. Children quickly learn what is expected of them from an early age, and listen and follow rules well. The childminder is a good role model and teaches children to be kind and respectful. Children show care and concern for one another and build strong friendships. n The childminder is skilled at supporting children's language development. For instance, she listens attentively, models words clearly and introduces new words to build on children's vocabulary. For instance, she introduces the word 'lava' to children when building a volcano and teaches them the names of different musical instruments.

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This provision is good

n The childminder works in close partnerships with a range of other professionals. This helps to provide continuity in children's care and learning, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She provides effectively the additional support and strategies needed to help them catch up as quickly as possible. n The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents to ensure continuity of care and learning from the beginning. She ensures that there is a continuous two-way flow of information to help support children's learning at home and in her setting. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and the care that their children receive. n The childminder monitors children's progress well overall. However, during some activities, she does not plan for and target individual children's next steps in learning as precisely as possible.

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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 plan for and target children's next steps in learning more consistently and precisely, to help all children make the best possible progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 spoke to parents and considered their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures her safeguarding practice meets current requirements and she keeps her knowledge up to date. She is confident with the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder regularly reflects on her provision and makes effective changes that help improve outcomes for children. For example, she has increased multicultural resources to further extend children's understanding of diversity and equality. This has successfully led to increased discussions and exploration of other cultures. The childminder is proactive in extending her professional knowledge and skills to continually enhance her good practice. For instance, she has recently completed a range of training to become a specialist SEND childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and closely follows their interests to support their enjoyment and engagement in learning. For example, children spend a long time building with construction toys as the childminder supports them to make a story around their creation. Children use their creativity and build with a purpose in mind. The childminder promotes children's mathematical skills effectively. For instance, she supports younger children's understanding of early mathematical concepts during everyday activities, such as counting shoes and observing colours in the environment. Older children learn to count effectively during enjoyable games, such as hide-and-seek.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind, caring and warm. She supports children's emotional development effectively through sensitive care. Children settle quickly and demonstrate strong bonds with her. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, she takes care to provide balanced snacks and meals each day and encourages children to try new foods. Children enjoy plenty of outdoor play and physical challenges. For instance, they regularly go for a walk with the childminder to the local park where they run up and down hills, and climb and balance. The childminder takes care to teach children to learn to manage their own safety, for example when crossing the road and using different playground equipment. Children know how to keep themselves safe and manage age-appropriate risks effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They develop the skills and positive attitudes that prepare them well for future learning. Children confidently manage their own care needs, for example putting on their shoes, tidying away their belongings and washing their hands independently. Children develop high levels of curiosity and eagerly explore the natural world. For instance, they listen carefully to different sounds of birds and notice small details, such as bees and plants. They ask questions to deepen their knowledge and understanding, and communicate eagerly to share their experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441151 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 10106424 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 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 23 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Portishead, North Somerset. The childminder operates on Monday and Tuesday from 7.30am until 6pm and before school only on Wednesdays. She works all year round. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education to two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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