Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 2015 14 February 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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 establishes good working relationships with parents and uses a variety of communication methods to include them in their children's learning.  The childminder's teaching of mathematics is particularly strong as she promotes children's understanding of it during all activities and routines.  The childminder builds close relationships with children in her care. This supports children's emotional well-being.  The childminder uses her qualification and training to provide children with interesting opportunities and activities to extend their learning indoors and outdoors. Children, therefore, make good progress in their learning.  The childminder discusses and includes children's family and home experiences as she joins in children's play. Therefore, children feel safe, secure and valued.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use opportunities during activities for children to recognise how the written word can be used to provide instructions or other information.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to see text in different forms during planned activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children at play indoors and viewed the range of toys, resources and equipment available.  The inspector talked to the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector took parents' views into account.  The inspector sampled a variety of documentation including children's learning journeys, and the childminder's policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment with a range of resources that support children's learning across all areas of learning and development. The childminder uses the resources within her local area and community to extend the learning opportunities that she is able to offer the children. For example, she visits the local children's centre and takes children to the theatre and wooded areas. The childminder talks about her own and the children's actions to extend their learning and communication skills. The children are able to choose from the variety of resources on view. This supports their confidence and self-esteem. Children develop their technology skills as they learn how to turn on the CD player independently. They develop mathematical and physical skills as they weigh and mix ingredients together to make play dough with the childminder. Overall, children make good progress in their learning and development, and

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good

The childminder supports the children's emotional well-being as they snuggle up together to read stories. The childminder promotes children's good health as she provides healthy snacks and encourages children to drink water. For example, when a child does not like to drink water, the childminder encourages them to drink 'pink' water, based on a favourite character, instead. Children develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture within the setting, as the childminder provides resources which promote equality and diversity. Children develop skills for the future as the childminder talks to them about how to keep themselves safe. For example, she encourages them to take part in activities, such as tidying up. The childminder's understanding of child protection issues means that children's welfare is protected.

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provision is good

The childminder uses the knowledge and skills she has acquired through her training to extend children's language and the opportunities she offers children. She observes children closely to assess their learning and plans appropriately for their next steps in learning. She checks children's progress effectively in order to identify where children's progress is less than expected and puts measures in place to address any gaps in learning or development. The childminder reflects upon her practice and uses her reflection to develop her practice to improve learning opportunities and experiences for the children. The childminder makes good links with other providers and professionals; for example, she regularly visits the children's centre and meets with the local authority support worker.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432084 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1006386 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in St George, Bristol. The setting is open Monday to Friday all year round. She has a relevant childcare qualification.

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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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