Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28/03/2013 13/05/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop and plans for their learning using her knowledge of each child's progress and interests.  Children enjoy easy access to a wide range of interesting and stimulating resources to support their learning in all areas.  The childminder works closely with parents to identify their children's care needs and provide routines consistent with home.  Children are happy, confident and settled in the childminder's care.  The childminder offers a well balanced programme of activities and opportunities for learning both in her home and when out in the local community.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 the childminder does not fully engage parents in guiding their child's development at home.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 observed the childminder playing and talking with children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector examined records, documentation, policies and procedures directly related to the care, learning and development of children.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives with her two school-aged children in Southville, Bristol. The family has a pet dog. The whole of the house is used for childminding. There is a rear garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for four children in the early years age group. The childminder supports children for whom English is an additional language. She lives near schools, parks and playgrounds and is able to take and collect children from nearby schools.

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

 share information with parents about the Early Years Foundation Stage to enable them to contribute their own observations of children's achievements to support next steps in learning.

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who attend

The childminder provides a broad range of activities to challenge and support children's learning in all areas. She uses careful observations and her knowledge of each child's interests to help them make progress through planned and spontaneously occurring play. For example, when children paint eggs for Easter decorations she challenges them to think about the best way to dry them. Children think hard and suggest putting them outside in the wind. All agree this is a good idea. They glow with pride and satisfaction as the childminder respects and acts on their ideas and they set the eggs on the garden wall to dry. This gives children confidence to make decisions and learn valuable skills such as critical thinking and problem solving. These skills will support their future learning in all areas. The childminder helps extend children's understanding of the customs of their community by reading the Easter story as they decorate eggs. Children use different

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who attend

materials and media to create their own pictures. They explore different techniques and objects imaginatively, for example using pasta to represent features on their Easter bunnies.

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who attend

Children have exceptionally well developed speech and language skills and they are confident to express their needs and ideas. They clearly explain the process they have followed to complete their creations. For example, using positional language to describe 'putting feathers on top of the third bunny to make it is soft and fluffy'. Young children quickly link words to make simple sentences and enjoy pointing and naming animals in books and imitate their noises. The childminder talks with the children about their activities and observations. She explains about life cycles and that trees and flowers are not yet flowering because of the extreme cold. Children quickly learn to use simple tools and experiment with the effects that everyday objects make when used to print.

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who attend

The childminder uses her observations and knowledge of children to make useful assessments of their progress and plan for next learning. When children speak English as an additional language, their home language is reflected and valued and all and enjoy learning to count in other languages. Through careful planning and knowledge of the children the childminder is able to help them make very good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder exchanges information with parents informally every day. Although parents are pleased with their children's progress they do not routinely share their own observations with the childminder. She is keen to encourage parents to share information about their children's learning and development at home. This will help her gain an all-round picture of children's progress and enable her to plan more effectively.

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who attend

The childminder helps prepare children for moving on to other settings by encouraging their self-help skills. Older children show high levels of concentration and gain skills to support their future learning. They learn to make confident choices about resources to support their play and are confident to ask for help when needed. Children become happy learners who enjoy the excitement of discovery and exploration.

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

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment, where children settle easily and quickly feel a sense of belonging. Examples of their pictures and creations are proudly displayed. The childminder works closely with parents to learn about children's backgrounds and their family. Each child has a personal photo album and they love to share this with others and talk about their homes, pets and siblings. In this way, the childminder helps children understand about the structure of their own family and of others. Children have a very clear understanding of how they should behave. The childminder presents a very positive role model and uses a sensitive and positive approach to help children learn how to resolve difficulties. As a result, children begin to make relationships and learn the simple rules of the household. Children are generally well absorbed in their activities and are kind and considerate of each other.

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

Children enjoy freedom to move around safely in the childminder's home because she provides a well-managed environment. The childminder makes regular risk assessments of her home, garden and outings, reviewing these when new children start. Children are encouraged to learn how to keep themselves safe when crossing roads or becoming accustomed to the smoke alarm when practising the fire drill. The childminder helps children develop an understanding about healthy lifestyles. They benefit from daily exercise and fresh air and enjoy fresh and nutritious food and drinks which reflect the individual dietary needs of each child. She carefully explains to them about balancing different foods and learning what their bodies need. They learn about tooth hygiene and the need for balance in their lives. Children are encouraged to recognise their own physical needs. In this way children become independent and prepared when moving onto

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues and shares her child protection policy with parents in writing. She follows the guidance of the local safeguarding children board and knows who she should contact should she have concerns about a child. The child protection policy includes the procedure she will follow in the event of an allegation be made against her. The childminder has reflected on the strengths and weaknesses of her provision and identified areas for further development. She has addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection to the benefit of children. The childminder nurtures children's learning and development well. She offers a broad range of activities that she offers to reflect children's individual learning needs and interests. All children make good progress in relation to their starting points.

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provision

The childminder has built good partnerships with parents who offer very positive written feedback about the service she offers their children. They comment specifically on the 'positive and happy environment' and the 'stimulating trips and activities' enjoyed by children. Parents are highly valued as important partners and the childminder is keen to further develop the two-way flow of information about how their children learn and develop while in her care and at home The childminder has a positive approach to professional development and a commitment to offering best possible care for children and their families.

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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 action. 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 EY362916 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 844230 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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