Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2015 12 July 2011

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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 plans exciting activities that supports children's interests and next steps in learning effectively. Children are motivated to learn because the childminder engages and interacts well with them in their self-chosen activities.  The childminder promotes hygienic practices and children's self-care skills well, helping to prepare them for their next stages in learning.  Children feel confident and secure in their relationships with the childminder. They are reassured as they arrive and given time to settle with toys that interest them.  The childminder gains key information from parents when children first start so that she has a good understanding of children's starting points. There is a good two-way flow of information with parents using a daily communication diary. The childminder shares children's achievements, routinely offering suggestions on how to promote children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not always give children time to answer questions.  The childminder does not consistently use props and visual aids to promote children's storytelling skills.

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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

 allow children more time to process information when asking questions, so they have time to respond  develop use of visual aids and props in storytelling activities further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing inside.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during their play and care practices.  The inspector sampled documentation including learning diaries, self-evaluation and policies and procedures.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

Following her last inspection, the childminder has attended training, which has resulted in her good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She uses effective assessment arrangements to accurately monitor children's progress and identify their next steps in learning. The childminder interacts well with children to promote their learning across the educational programme. She provides good guidance, such as demonstrating how to connect the train track together, with clear explanations for children to copy. The childminder questions children well to extend their communication and language skills. However, she does not always give children enough time to respond. Children actively engage in a familiar story. They asked questions and counted how many fruit were in the basket. However, the childminder does not always provide visual aids to develop children's storytelling. Children show a natural curiosity to explore. They keenly investigated placing

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who attend. This is good

transparent coloured shapes to their eyes and noting the differences in their surroundings. Children handled writing tools well to draw around the shapes, which helps to develop good small muscle skills.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming and well-resourced environment, which is thoroughly risk assessed to ensure it is safe. Children learn good self-care skills, such as blowing their noses independently. The childminder promotes hygiene well when changing children's nappies and by encouraging children to wash their hands after touching the family pets. The childminder makes good use of the local environment. She helps children to develop their social skills and build confidence in group situations for their move on to pre-school. The childminder encourages healthy eating at snack time. Children handled knives safely as they cut their banana and accurately counted how many pieces they had. The childminder uses books effectively to help children understand emotions so that they begin to manage their feelings and behaviour well.

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provision is good

The childminder implements effective policies and procedures to safeguard children. She has a secure knowledge of her responsibilities to report any concerns about a child. The childminder uses self-evaluation and feedback from parents well to identify key actions to help her drive improvement. Following her observations of how child learn, she is now developing children's outdoor learning and imaginative play using natural objects, to extend their learning further. The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents, exchanging information on children's welfare and achievements regularly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371373 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 844338 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives with her three children in Lockleaze, Bristol. Minding takes place in all areas of the premises, with bathroom facilities on the first floor. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has three cats. The childminder has an early years 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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