Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2015 29 October 2009

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not gain consent from parents to administer medication or keep consistent records of administered medication. This does not promote children's welfare fully. This is a breach of the requirements of the Early Years Register, and the associated requirement of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not always question children appropriately to encourage them to talk about what they are creating and to extend their thinking about what they want to make and the process involved.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are settled and happy in a well-resourced homely environment. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being through her positive interactions. Therefore, children form strong attachments with the childminder.  The childminder provides a broad range of well-planned activities that promote children's development across the educational programme effectively. She assesses children's progress well and identifies their next steps in learning accurately.  The childminder has a positive attitude to her professional development and regularly updates her knowledge to support children's learning and drive improvement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure written consent is obtained to administer medication, that an accurate record is kept of all medication given to children and that this information is shared with parents

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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

 use questioning more effectively to help children talk about what they are creating and to help them think about what they want to make and the processes involved.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 keep a record of any medicine administered to any child who is cared for on the premises, including the date and circumstances and who administered it, including medicine which the child is permitted to self-administer, together with a record of a parent/guardian/carers consent (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep a record of any medicine administered to any child who is cared for on the premises, including the date and circumstances and who administered it, including medicine which the child is permitted to self-administer, together with a record of a parent/guardian/carers consent (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing inside.  The inspector observed the childminder's and her assistant's interactions with children.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's learning diaries, written self-evaluation, policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has made improvements since her last inspection and has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She observes, plans and assesses children's progress well. She actively involves parents who willingly provide information about their children's starting points and achievements at home. The childminder plans a broad range of experiences across the educational programme that considers children's interests and successfully identifies next steps in their learning. Children were actively involved in exploring the play dough, adding resources that enhanced their play as they solved problems independently. The childminder and her assistant increase children's learning through positive interactions. For example, they provided clear explanations as they demonstrated using scissors safely. The childminder and her assistant described how the children were making a play dough cake with pasta

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who attend. This is good

candles. This effectively promotes children's communication and language skills. However, the childminder does not always use questioning effectively during creative play to help children understand the process and develop their ideas further.

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requires improvement

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children's achievements are celebrated. She provides a wide range of clearly labelled toys, which children can independently choose from. Children form strong attachments with the childminder, which supports their emotional well-being. Children go to the childminder for a hug and confidently seek her help with tasks. The childminder is a good role model, helping children to take turns as they learn to share. This supports children well in their next stages of learning. Children learn good hygiene routines. However, the childminder does not follow correct medication procedures to promote children's welfare. Good use is made of outdoor experiences to support children's understanding of safety, as they develop the skills to use tools safely and purposely.

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provision requires improvement

Overall, the childminder has sufficient knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She ensures her assistant is suitable for her role and that she has a sufficient understanding of her policies and procedures. They know how to safeguard children. However, procedures for administering medication are not robust. The childminder evaluates her provision and has successfully identified key areas for improvement, such as developing outdoor play. She has a positive attitude to her professional development, seeking support from other professionals and undertaking ongoing training to improve outcomes for children. The childminder shares information regularly with parents about children's achievements and routines, and they are happy with the service provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY301640 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 843762 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives with her husband and two children in Ashton, Bristol. Minding takes place on the ground floor of the property, the first floor bathroom and a bedroom. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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