Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2015 25 January 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

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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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a caring approach. She offers children lots of praise and support. Consequently, children feel confident to explore.  Teaching is good because the childminder provides children with a broad range of stimulating experiences that challenge their learning.  Children benefit from outings into the community where they meet with other children.  The children are safeguarded well because the childminder takes effective steps to reduce the risks to them.  There is good partnership working at all levels, including with other professionals who support children. This helps to ensure continuity in children's care, learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder helps children to make good progress overall in their language development, she misses some opportunities to encourage them to explore this area in a range of different ways.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to develop their early language through broadening the range of teaching strategies, such as using signs and singing songs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during a planned activity, free play and snack time.  The inspector sampled a range of documents including children's records, policies and the childminder's training record.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector viewed areas of the home used by children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding to the learning and development requirements. She regularly observes children as they play and clearly demonstrates that she knows the children well. The childminder then uses observations to identify and plan for children's next steps in learning. Children keep active as they climb on large, soft blocks. The childminder develops children's understanding of mathematics because she talks about going under or over the blocks. Children show a good level of concentration as they explore the texture of the different foods set out in small pots. They develop physical skills as they use spoons to transfer the flour and cereal pieces between pots. The childminder takes steps to develop children's language through speaking clearly with them and reflecting back what they say. However, she misses some opportunities to promote this further by using a broad range of teaching methods.

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good

The childminder is a good role model who has developed warm relationships and secure bonds with the children. She gives children appropriate boundaries and has clear expectations for their behaviour. This helps children to learn how to behave, keep themselves safe and develop appropriate social skills, in preparation for the next steps in their learning. Children enjoy an active lifestyle. They benefit from regular visits to local farms and parks where they have freedom to move freely and climb large play equipment. This helps them develop a good level of physical agility and strength. The childminder helps children to make decisions about their learning. For example, they are encouraged to look at the labelling on storage boxes to decide what they play with. Children develop independence when they learn to feed themselves and are encouraged to drink from an open cup.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of her childminding role and responsibilities. She reflects on her practice and effectively manages her provision. Since the previous inspection, the childminder has improved her observation and assessment systems, in order to monitor children's progress. This has enabled her to build more clearly on what children can do. The childminder regularly attends training to deepen her knowledge of childcare. She holds a first aid qualification and regularly updates her knowledge of safeguarding children. This means she has a secure understanding of what to do to keep children safe, and the action to take should an accident occur. The childminder maintains all required records, which she shares with parents. She has developed strong relationships with parents, who report that they are happy with the care provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398308 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 844821 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives with her three children in Bristol. All areas of the property are available for childminding and there is a garden for outside play. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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