Childminder, Out-of school day care in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 September 2015 4 February 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a safe, welcoming and homely environment. She successfully forms close bonds with the children, which helps them to settle and to feel secure.  Children make good progress as they enjoy a wide range of interesting activities that reflect their interests and individual learning needs. The childminder makes good use of local facilities and places of interest to extend children's learning and broaden their experiences.  Good opportunities for active play, particularly outdoors, promote children's physical development well. The childminder effectively helps children to develop habits to promote their healthy lifestyles.  The childminder communicates effectively with parents to promote consistency in children's care and learning. Parents value the support the childminder provides and feel that their children are progressing well.  The childminder has effective arrangements to keep her knowledge up to date and

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This provision is good

takes action to continually improve her service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always easily able to choose their own games as they are unable to access all resources without adult assistance.

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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

 offer more encouragement for children to make independent choices in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled the childminder's written observations and assessments.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children.  The inspector took into account the views of parents regarding their children's care, learning and development.  The inspector talked with the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder attends training, speaks to other providers and reads articles to make sure that her knowledge is up to date and to continually improve her practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to report any concerns about children's welfare. Her home environment is secure and she gives advice and gentle reminders to help children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches them how to use scissors safely. Parents are happy with the service they receive. They feel well-informed, included in their children's learning and valued as partners. The childminder has effective systems to underpin the safe and efficient running of her service. For example, she monitors children's attendance. The childminder carries out assessments of each child's progress regularly to identify any gaps in learning as promptly as possible.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of interesting learning opportunities, indoors and outdoors. She completes detailed observations to understand children's individual interests and fascinations. She uses these effectively to plan the next steps in their learning. As a result, all children progress well. The childminder takes children on regular trips to places such as parks, beaches, woodlands and libraries, often meeting up with other childminders. This helps them to develop a good knowledge of their local community and to gain effective social skills. The childminder encourages children to enjoy learning, particularly outdoors. For example, they enjoy active play and develop practical skills as they explore woodlands. The childminder's teaching is consistently good as she interacts with the children. However, she does not offer the best possible encouragement for them to be independent in their learning as they cannot easily choose resources for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy in the welcoming and homely environment. They form close bonds with the childminder and with each other. Children receive consistent praise from the childminder, which encourages them to behave well. The childminder encourages them to share and learn from each other, respecting one another's capabilities. The childminder works effectively with parents to promote healthy eating and healthy lifestyles. She promotes good hygiene, for example, through hand washing routines before mealtimes and toileting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well for their age and stage of development, given their starting points. They are confident, sociable and enjoy learning. As a result, children are prepared for their next steps in learning, including moving on to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 106850 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 835759 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in the St Anne's area of Bristol. The childminder provides childcare between 7.30am and 6pm, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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