Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25/09/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children enjoy their learning because the childminder plans good first hand experiences linked to their interests.  Children soon settle, are happy in the childminder's home and develop a strong sense of belonging.  The childminder has good systems to monitor children's progress and plan for their continued development.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder has failed to meet in full one of the safeguarding and welfare requirements for obtaining written consent for outings from parents.  The childminder does not fully use all opportunities and resources for children to explore the natural world.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder before children arrived and at appropriate times, including how she evaluates her practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children in the childminder's home and accompanied her and the children on a visit to the farm.  The inspector spoke to two parents and read a testimonial left for the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the children's learning journeys and the childminder's new system for monitoring and recording their progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation, including children's records, evidence of her training and some policies.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her partner in a first-floor flat in the Montpellier area of Bristol. The property is situated close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. All areas of the property are used for childminding and access is via several external steps. The childminder uses local parks and facilities for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom three children may be in the early years age range. She is currently caring for five children in the early years; all attend on a part-time basis. The childminder is also a registered home-carer.

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must:

 obtain written parental consent for children to take part in outings

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 help children to notice detailed features of the natural world by: providing resources to explore and investigate the outdoors; extending children's attention to sights, sounds, smells and patterns; and noticing what arouses children's curiosity to motivate learning.

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who attend

Children are active learners because the childminder has a good knowledge of how individual children learn. There is a suitable system in place enabling the childminder to have an overview of children's learning and for recording two-year-old progress checks. She develops positive relationships with children and engages in their play. As a result, children enjoy their learning, such as playing the piano together. The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and others sharing care of the children. This enables her to share information about children's development so that they can work together to support children's individual learning effectively. For example, she shares regular observations electronically, which parents add their comments to and return. Consequently, she has a good awareness of children's current development. This means she is able to provide just the right amount of support while encouraging independence

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who attend

to develop children's skills. For example, she assists one child in climbing down the steps, while supervising another who is more able.

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who attend

She plans good activities and outings for children based on their interests and to provide real experiences. For example, children enjoy books on animals and she extends their learning by trips to the local farm. However, the childminder does not enhance their experiences by providing resources, such as binoculars and magnifying glasses, or extend their attention to the natural world. Children are confident communicators and express their wishes appropriately. The childminder provides good interaction developing their language skills and knowledge further. For example, as one child makes marks with chalk she describes their patterns as spirals and circles.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children settle quickly, feel secure and are confident in the childminder's home. This is because she works closely with parents to understand children's care needs and responds to them in a gentle and sensitive manner. The childminder provides a calm environment and supports children in developing a strong sense of security. For example, one child builds a den with cushions to look at books with a teddy and the childminder. She encourages children to be independent and explore the resources safely. The good range of resources supports all areas of children's development. For example, one child watches as the childminder cuts tape, she notices their interest and helps them to have a go for themselves.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children develop a good awareness of safe practices through daily routines, such as waiting for food to cool and looking out for traffic when crossing the road. The childminder reinforces their understanding by explaining why safety equipment is in place. Children help themselves to regular drinks and learn to wash their hands after touching animals. They have daily opportunities to be outdoors which ensures they have regular exercise, develop good physical skills and become confident in managing age appropriate risks.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are beginning to develop friendships and through consistent, positive reinforcement. They are gaining an awareness of when their actions may hurt others. They enjoy being with the childminder and are pleased with their achievements because the childminder promotes their self-esteem. Children have generally good opportunities to initiate their own learning, which motivates them to persist with new challenges. However, the childminder occasionally misses opportunities to use what arouses children's curiosity, for example when the sight of a slug excites a child.

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provision

The childminder is beginning to regularly self-evaluate her practice and identify her development needs. She currently gains parents' feedback verbally. The childminder has attended training on the revised Early Years Foundation Stage. She has updated assessment systems that are in line with the new learning and development requirements. The childminder's overview of children's learning enables her to monitor children's development and ensure all children make good progress.

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provision

The childminder has sought support in developing effective policies and procedures, and has reviewed all of her documentation. As a result, she has forms to obtain written parental consent, for example for outings, but parents have not yet signed them. This is a breach of a legal requirement but has limited impact on children's safety. The childminder has a sound awareness of child protection procedures and has suitable documentation for further guidance. She carries out effective risk assessments and implements good procedures to help safeguard children. The childminder works closely with parents and keeps them well informed of her practice and their child's development. She has a sufficient awareness of the need to work in partnership with outside agencies should she care for children with special educational needs or disabilities.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443229 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 787484 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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