Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 May 2015 16 November 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 prepares children well for their next steps in learning. Children demonstrate good independent and problem solving skills. They confidently ask questions to improve their understanding, for example, when they make cakes.  Children are happy and confident in the homely environment and build positive relationships with the childminder and their friends. Children develop good self-esteem because the childminder regularly reassures them, offers encouragement and praises their achievements.  The childminder uses good systems to share information with parents and other early years settings children attend, to maintain a continuous approach to children's care, learning and development. Parents greatly appreciate the daily online updates.  Since her last inspection, the childminder has improved her systems for assessing children's progress. She has good knowledge of children's interests and next steps, and

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This provision is good

uses these successfully to plan future experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have access to some toys and resources, although the childminder stores most of them in the utility room. This means that children cannot always make independent choices or extend their play.  Children learn safe and hygienic practices due to the childminder's good role modelling. However, she does not extend their understanding further by providing a reason to actions, such as why they wash hands before they cook and eat.

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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

 improve access to toys and resources so that children can make choices and extend their play independently  develop children's understanding of safe and hygienic practices further by explaining why they are being asked to do things, such as wash their hands.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing inside and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation including children's assessment records, written views of parents and self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses good methods of observation, planning and assessment. This helps her to engage children in a wide variety of activities, which helps them make good progress across the educational programme. Children cannot always make independent choices in their play due to the childminder's storage arrangements. For example, they cannot access play food for their shopping trip or writing tools to make a list independently, to extend their imaginative play further. Children showed curiosity as birds landed on the grass where they had put bread out for them. The childminder supported children well to count how many and to compare the birds' sizes. The childminder provided a clear commentary as children made cakes, to expand their vocabulary. The childminder gave simple choices, such as to use patterned or striped cupcake cases, so that children were actively involved in their learning. Children squealed happily as they

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who attend. This is good

chased bubbles 'to put in their pockets', following instructions well. The childminder demonstrated how to blow the bubbles and invited children to have a go on their own.

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good

The childminder, through her positive relationships with parents, has a good knowledge of the children and meets their individual needs well. For example, she routinely changes children's nappies, reassures them throughout the process and encourages their self-care skills, such as removing their shoes. The childminder does not always give explanations as to why she is asking children to complete some tasks, so they can learn why they need to wash their hands before they make cakes. Children are very helpful and thrive when the childminder gives them simple jobs to complete. Children gain confidence in their regular outdoor play, such as descending the step, crawling under the slide and progressing to getting on and off the tricycle independently.

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provision is good

The childminder attends training to improve her professional development. For example, she has used ideas from a communication and language course to support children's development. The childminder uses policies and procedures effectively, such as to enable the safe collection of children by familiar adults. Since her last inspection, she has improved her knowledge of child protection issues to enable her to take prompt action if she has a concern about a child. Self-evaluation is progressing well and the childminder has a good understanding of how to improve her practice, such as gaining further feedback from parents. All required documentation to promote children's welfare is in place.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY299782 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 837674 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 16 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Bedminster, Bristol. The childminding service operates on weekdays throughout the year from 9am until 5pm.

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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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