Childminder in BristolOfsted inspection, 12 Jun 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2015 15 October 2010

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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 Good 2

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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 has not addressed a recommendation raised at her previous inspection. She does not use her observations effectively to plan activities to support children's next steps and monitor their progress fully. She does not request sufficient detail from all parents when children start, so that she knows about their prior learning and current abilities to support her early planning.  The childminder does not regularly attend training or develop her professional skills to improve practice.  The childminder does not use all opportunities to model counting, such as when they climb the stairs, or help older children in developing early calculation skills.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills effectively. She interacts well with the children, providing explanations and encouragement as they explore activities to support their creative and imaginative play.  Children feel secure in the welcoming environment. They develop strong relationships with the childminder and their peers.  The childminder forms positive relationships with parents to ensure she meets children's care needs. She regularly sends parents photographs of children's engagement in activities. They work together, sharing consistent practice, such as storytelling and discussing feelings, to help children become aware of behavioural expectations.

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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 assessments to monitor children's progress from their starting points and encourage parents to provide this initial information, so that they share what they know about their children's learning and development  update knowledge and professional development to improve practice further, particularly to promote effective use of observation to plan activities that support children's next steps fully.

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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

 use all opportunities to model counting and encourage older children in developing their early calculation skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing inside.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation including policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about self-evaluation and safeguarding practice.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder does not use her assessments consistently to monitor children's progress and does not obtain key information from all parents about children's starting points. The childminder does not use her observations well enough to plan activities to support children's next steps fully. This hampers the level of progress children make. The childminder encourages children's involvement in activities. During the inspection, she questioned children appropriately, encouraging them to think about what they need for their painting activity. Children squeezed the paint into the pots and named the colours. The childminder provided good commentary on children's actions to build on their communication and language skills, such as, 'You are scrunching up the paper. I like the noise you are making'. The childminder showed children how to make sausages with the play dough and children followed her instructions well, squeezing and rolling the dough

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who attend. This requires improvement

into shapes. The childminder does not use all opportunities to promote children's mathematical development, such as counting the play dough beans and combining numbers with older children.

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good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and form strong bonds. Children have a good range of toys and resources and make independent decisions about their play. The childminder reminds children of the importance of clearing away to avoid tripping hazards as they enthusiastically sing their tidy up song. The childminder works well with parents to provide healthy options in children's lunch boxes to support children's understanding of health and well-being. Children develop good self-care skills, such as blowing their own noses when required. Children talk about healthy practices and recognise the importance of brushing their teeth before they go to bed. The childminder demonstrates how to use the stairs safely, encouraging children's awareness of how to keep safe.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder uses self-evaluation appropriately to make some improvements to her provision. She has addressed some issues from the last inspection. For example, she has a fully stocked and maintained first-aid box and ensures children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. However, she has not successfully identified breaches in the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. The childminder does not undertake professional development opportunities to improve the quality of learning and development experiences and help children make good progress. There are sound systems in place to work with other early years settings children attend to promote a continuous approach. The childminder has a sound knowledge of her safeguarding responsibilities to report concerns about a child.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406472 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1003556 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 15 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Stockwood, Bristol. The childminding service operates from 7am until 6pm each weekday 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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