Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 August 2015 8 March 2011

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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 knows the children really well and supports them so that they feel safe and secure in the setting.  Children have a sense of belonging because the childminder listens carefully to them and respects their choices. This supports children's emotional well-being.  The childminder gains information about children's abilities and skills from parents when they first start, which enables her to monitor their progress, identify where children may not be progressing as expected and liaise with other professionals to close any gaps.  The childminder uses children's interests to plan stimulating activities and opportunities that engage them in their learning.  The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well.  The childminder has a good understanding of local child protection procedures to safeguard and promote the welfare of children securely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder supports children's communication and language skills well, she does not always allow them enough time to process her questions and think of answers, to develop their own ideas and solutions.  Overall, the childminder works well with parents. However, she does not successfully provide them with detailed information about how they can promote their children's learning at home, for example, by sharing ideas for activities.

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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

 give children more time to process questions and think of their answers, to develop their own ideas and solutions  provide parents with more information about how to support their children's progress at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children at play, both indoors and outdoors, and viewed the toys, resources and equipment available.  The inspector held professional discussions with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents and took their views into account.  The inspector sampled documentation including children's learning journeys, the childminder's policies and procedures, and her regulatory documentation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a warm, interesting and stimulating environment indoors and outdoors for children. They regularly take part in activities in their local community. The childminder provides a range of resources, activities and opportunities that promote all areas of learning well. She encourages children to use books as a source of information. They sit together looking at a book to identify different types of dinosaur. The childminder uses opportunities that arise during children's play to engage them in their learning and extend their language, for example, they watch raisins 'dance' in fizzy water, and make crystals turn into 'jelly' for the dinosaurs to 'stomp' in and discover bones in the sand. This helps to successfully widen children's vocabulary and give meaning to what they see and learn. Children make good progress in their learning, given their starting points.

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good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She understands how to manage age- appropriate challenges and children's behaviour is good. The childminder encourages children to help her prepare healthy home-cooked meals and snacks. This helps promote their understanding of healthy eating. Water is available at all times for the children to independently access. The childminder praises children's achievements frequently and this promotes their confidence and self-esteem. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe and healthy, so they learn to wash their hands before eating and understand the need to clean up spills to prevent them from slipping. The childminder ensures that children gain key skills to support them as they move on to other settings or school.

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provision is good

The childminder understands her responsibility to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has addressed the recommendations raised at her last inspection successfully to improve her observation and planning process and increase children's understanding of diversity. The childminder undertakes training to improve her practice and understanding of children's learning. She uses this well to improve individual planning for children. The childminder understands how children learn and she intends to extend her knowledge further by undertaking a formal childcare qualification. The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the impact of the activities that she offers. She uses parent questionnaires to gain their views on her service and any areas to develop. She considers her strengths and identifies areas for improvement, and recognises how certain aspects of training benefit children, for example, she now provides more

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provision is good

opportunities to develop their creative learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414415 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 832168 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the Windmill Hill area of Bristol. The setting is open Monday to Thursday all year round.

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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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