Butler, Nicola Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2015 8 September 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

 Teaching is good because the childminder has a thorough understanding of how children learn and develop. As a result, children make good progress.  The children enjoy a wide range of activities based on their interests so they become fully involved in their learning.  The childminder has a robust knowledge of safeguarding procedures and risk assessments so children are safe in her care.  Children enjoy warm and caring relationships with the childminder. She encourages them to use good manners and they behave well.  The childminder attends training to improve her knowledge and skills. As a result, her practice remains of a good standard and children benefit from better provision.  The childminder uses a recognised scheme to help her evaluate her service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide rich experiences for children's mathematical development through their independent play by providing imaginative practical problems for them to work at.

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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 the programme for children's mathematical development by providing more opportunities for children to see numbers, experience mathematical challenges and solve problems, particularly during their independent play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and activities, and discussed children's development and progress with the childminder.  The inspector talked with the childminder throughout the inspection and viewed the areas used for childminding purposes.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.  The inspector spoke with the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's policies and procedures with her.

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who attend. This is good

Children use a well-resourced, inviting playroom with stimulating experiences. Children select toys and enjoy a variety of interesting activities organised by the childminder. The childminder plans exciting things to do that all children gain from because the childminder adapts activities to children's own levels and needs. For example, children enjoyed decorating plant pots with stickers and planting seeds together. They learnt that these will need water, soil and sun to grow. The childminder teaches counting in a meaningful way, such as when the children chose how many seeds to plant. The childminder talks with children during their activities and discusses their interests, extending their vocabularies. Children enjoy drawing and writing, and handle pencils well. They gain useful skills ready for their eventual move to school.

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good

The children have made good progress in their physical development and confidence through learning about the outdoors, nature and risk-taking while get plenty of fresh air and exercise. Mealtimes are social occasions and used as a learning experience for the children. Children prepare their own sandwiches and cut their fruit independently, gaining confidence when taking on these responsibilities. The childminder supervises the children closely while they learn to use appropriate tools safely. The childminder raises the children's self-esteem by valuing their work, which she displays, and by praising their achievements. Children have built strong bonds with the childminder and are comfortable in her company. The children are keen to learn, confident, independent and sociable, and so are ready for the next stage of their learning.

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provision is good

The childminder drives improvement of her service well by using knowledge gained from training effectively to increase children's learning experiences. For example, forest school training has led to interesting outside experiences. She has made good progress since her last inspection, especially in evaluating her provision, and now has well thought-through plans to improve. The childminder has good partnerships with parents who are involved in planning for their children's progress and development. The childminder has established good links with other early years settings. These provide children with continuity in their care and learning, and support their moves between different settings. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities. She meets requirements to a good standard and provides well for children's physical care needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390460 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 830270 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the Cotham area of Bristol. She is a qualified forest school leader. The childminder provides care on Mondays to Thursdays.

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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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