Dola, Kirsty Jayne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 March 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 a good understanding of how children learn and develop and uses this to enhance the children's experiences.  The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She gives children clear instructions so they understand what they need to do. She allows children to solve their problems and encourages them to talk to solve conflicts.  The childminder prepares children well in readiness for the next stage in their early education. She extends language well and uses praise constantly to support children. She uses plenty of mathematical language and children see numbers around the house to support mathematical development. Labels help children select toys easily to support early literacy skills.  The childminder has a clear understanding of requirements. She approaches her role in a professional, caring way and implements these requirements to a high standard, safeguarding children well and meeting their physical needs effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not yet prepared for sharing information regarding children's progress checks at two-years-old because children she cares for have not been old enough to need this. However, she is aware of the need to do this.  Although the childminder asks parents to contribute to children's records, she has fewer strategies for gaining feedback from parents on her provision to help improve it.

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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

 devise ways to present information for the children's progress check at two- years-old  find further strategies to engage parents in their children's education and of providing ongoing feedback to the childminder about her provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and its impact on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector examined a range of policies and documents with the childminder and they discussed these.  The inspector looked at the toys, equipment and resources available for childminding purposes.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. These covered the learning and development, and safeguarding and welfare procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides an interesting variety of activities planned to develop further children's learning and development. For example, children enjoy finding out about things by using their senses, for instance, cold cooked pasta. All toys are stored at the children's height and they freely choose how they would like to play. This approach ensures children fully engage with their learning. Resources are inviting and organised well. Some labels are made from writing the children have produced, showing value to their emerging writing skills. There is a good demonstration of ethnicity and diversity through the books and toys available, to support children's understanding of the wider world. The childminder follows the children's play and helps them to develop it further, such as using snack time to have a picnic. She provides the children with low-level pegs and a shoe basket to allow them to develop independent personal skills in preparation for school.

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good

Children have a clear understanding of keeping healthy and are encouraged to clean their hands themselves. The childminder recognises the needs of children and she adapts the activities and routines to suit individuals. Children go out regularly on trips and walks, ensuring they have plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The childminder provides the children with healthy snacks and uses mealtimes as an opportunity to extend language, knowledge and skills. For example, counting and sharing the grapes, spotting the circles that they can see in the grapes and extending the language from cucumber to 'a crunchy, green cucumber'. She has high expectations of them to solve issues between themselves, which develops their emotional well-being.

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provision is good

The childminder is well qualified and uses her knowledge from this qualification to provide good quality care and teaching for the children. She plans the play areas carefully and the planned activities are organised well. She continues to update her knowledge and uses this to increase the children's experiences further, for example, by using ideas gained from a 'Munching maths' course. Parents express confidence in her experience and knowledge. Her observations and assessments of children's learning and development are clear and well organised. Parents are fully involved in planning for children's learning. The childminder keeps them informed through daily diaries and plans meetings to discuss the children's development. She shows that she is reflective of her practice and looks for ways to improve her service further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437908 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 883969 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011and lives in Knowle Park. She has a degree in early year's education.

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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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