Clark, Karen Lynn

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 February 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 developed relationships with parents well through discussion and the new online system to share information about their children.  The childminder plans interesting outings regularly to increase children's learning experiences.  Regular reflection on her work with the children helps the childminder to recognise weaknesses and develop solutions to address these.  The childminder has a warm and caring manner with the children. She provides a secure and comfortable environment that enables the children to learn.  The childminder provides a good outside area that children use regularly. She plans to develop this space to its full potential.  The childminder is enthusiastic and wishes to improve her knowledge. She regularly accesses further training and seeks advice to improve the care and learning environment offered. The childminder knows her childminding responsibilities and meets these.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not included internet safety within the electronic-safety policy. This requires consideration due to her use of a new online system with access for parents and children using tablet devices on her premises.  The childminder does not use the children's interests to inform planning for all aspects of the learning areas.

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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 learning further by using children's interests to inform planning for all areas of learning  improve electorinic-safety policies to include recent changes in technology such as the use of internet and personal equipment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder working with the children.  The inspector examined and discussed a range of policies and documentation with the childminder.  The inspector took into account parents' written views, as no parents were present during the inspection.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed a child at play and the childminder discussed the findings with the inspector.  The inspector read a sample of children's records and planning.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder extends children's knowledge and covers all areas of learning, so children progress well. For example, the childminder encourages children to explore the natural world around them by jumping in muddy puddles. Children enjoy taking the bus to various events around the city so they learn about the wider world. However, when planning for learning in the home, the childminder needs to consider ways to use children's personal interests to prompt learning as well as possible; for example, by using an interest in cars to encourage literacy skills. Children choose from a good range of resources and have access to a large, safe and secure garden, so often lead their own play. This helps maintain their interest. The childminder supports their language development well by narrating play with babies and using facial expressions to engage in conversations. Observations and assessment are regular to ensure children's learning and development

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who attend. This is good

needs are met and that parents are involved with this process.

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good

Risk assessments are prepared prior to an outing to ensure the childminder knows where toilets are, access is suitable, and the environment is safe. However, the childminder's electronic-safety policy does not reflect recent changes to the childminder's assessment methods or of the children's use of internet devices when with her. Nevertheless, the childminder safeguards children well. The childminder teaches children how to live healthy lifestyles. The childminder offers an extended settling in period which helps children quickly settle into a secure and happy environment.

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provision is good

The childminder recognises weaknesses in her provision accurately and makes sensible plans to respond to these. For example, the childminder identified her paperwork as a weakness and now uses an online system that has improved her ability to produce accurate and informative material for parents. This change has increased parents' awareness of children's activities and progress. Parents say they find this is a useful way to keep in touch with their children throughout the day. The childminder updates her knowledge by accessing further training in learning and teaching, well-being and safeguarding. Parents can read policies and documents on the online system but the childminder has an awareness that some parents may prefer to have these in paper form and has these available.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438156 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 888805 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 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

The childminder registered since 2011. A large garden and outdoor playroom is available for children to use.

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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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