Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 March 2015 12 June 2012

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement 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 makes observations to assess children's progress. However, she does not monitor children's learning and development well in order to identify next steps and plan activities that challenge them. Consequently, some activities are mundane, and she does not use resources well enough to provide good quality learning.  The required progress check for two-year-old children does not provide sufficient information on children's strengths, developmental level and any areas where the child's progress is less than expected.  The childminder does not consistently share information with other early years settings the children attend, to influence her planning of activities.  Although the childminder has improved access to resources since her last inspection, children have limited access to natural objects and creative materials. In particular, this means that younger children are unable to fully explore using their senses.

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

 The childminder does not use self-evaluation consistently well to drive improvement. This means she has not addressed all recommendations from her last inspection and has not identified breaches of the learning and development requirements.  The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share information about children's achievements at home.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a sound knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has appropriate policies and procedures to safeguard children.  Children feel safe as they develop positive bonds with the childminder.

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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

 make better use of the assessment process in order to monitor children's progress, to identify their next steps in learning and to plan activities that challenge them  increase knowledge of the procedure to follow for completing the progress check for two-year-old children.

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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

 develop the arrangements to share information with other early years settings about children's care and learning needs  improve children's access to natural resources and creative materials, especially to promote younger children's sensory development  develop self-evaluation further to promote positive learning and development outcomes for children  encourage parents to share information about children's achievements at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing inside.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children as they played and in their care practices.  The inspector sampled documentation including observation records, self-evaluation and policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Children engage in a range of different play experiences. However, the childminder's weak observation and assessment processes result in planning that does not consistently focus on providing challenging activities that always meet children's next steps. There are weaknesses in the progress check for two-year-olds in regard to building on children's next steps. The childminder does not consistently share information with other early years settings children attend, or encourage all parents to share information about their children's learning at home to influence her planning. Children enjoyed singing familiar songs. The childminder supported them well, repeating phrases correctly to help them develop communication and language skills in readiness for their future learning. These interactions have improved following appropriate training. Older children used a mechanical drawing tool to explore shape and pattern. The childminder demonstrated how

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who attend. This requires improvement

to draw different shapes for children to copy. She offered appropriate support, such as encouraging children to join the dots to build their confidence.

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requires improvement

Children can access some resources independently to make choices about their learning. However, there is limited access to natural objects and creative materials, which prevents younger children using their senses to explore. The childminder interacted appropriately when children selected the alphabet cubes, questioning them about the names and sounds of the letters, and children confidently answered. However, she does not make the best use of the resources to challenge older and more able children, for example, to make their names and build words with the cubes, in preparation for their move to school. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment. Children become familiar with procedures to keep themselves safe because they regularly complete fire drills with the childminder. The childminder supports children's care practices appropriately. The childminder encouraged children to take turns when jumping on the trampoline. She

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requires improvement

offered alternatives while children waited, so that they learn expectations. She consistently praises children's achievements, such as when they count objects and identify their colours. This promotes children's emotional well-being appropriately.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder does not use self-evaluation consistently well to drive improvement. There has been some improvement in addressing issues from the last inspection. However, weaknesses in meeting the learning and development requirements mean that not all children make consistently good progress in their learning. The childminder has attended some training to improve her knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433073 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 845493 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives with her daughter in the St.Paul's area of Bristol. The childminder minds seven days a week throughout the year.

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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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