Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 September 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder allows young children to use the trampoline in the garden but has not taken into account the potential risks by following the manufacturer's safety guidelines. Risk assessments for this activity are basic and, as a result, they are not effective. This compromises children's safety.  The childminder and her assistant miss opportunities to develop children's knowledge and understanding of early mathematical language during daily routines and activities.  Although, the childminder has completed an evaluation of practice, she has failed to identify a breach of requirements and that children's safety is potentially at risk.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder and her assistant have close relationships with the children. As a result, children are happy, confident and enjoy their time in the caring environment.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She completes home visits and has an effective settling-in process. This helps children to feel comfortable in the childminder's company and settle quickly. Parents receive regular, detailed information about their child's day and progress.  Children are well behaved. They are beginning to understand the rules of the home, through explanations from the childminder and her assistant, such as being kind to each other and sharing.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure the manufacturer's safety guidelines are taken into account to minimise possible risks to young children when they use the trampoline. 17/09/2015

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 extend opportunities for children to build on their mathematical skills  improve evaluation of practice so it is effective in identifying strengths and weaknesses, and includes the views of parents and children, to help to drive continuous improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and adult interactions with children in all rooms, including the outside learning environment.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability for all adults, and the qualifications of the childminder and her assistant, and looked at the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's records, safeguarding procedures, risk assessments, and the childminder's assessment methods for checking children's progress.  The inspector took into account the views of two parents spoken to on the day and information included in parent questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Overall, the childminder understands her responsibilities in meeting most statutory requirements. However, safeguarding is not effective. Although she is aware of the manufacturer's safety guidelines for use of the trampoline, she does not follow them. She allows children who are too young to do so, to use this equipment together. This potentially puts young children at risk of injury. Risk assessments for the trampoline are basic and not effective. The childminder has failed to identify this weakness through effective self-evaluation. She is clear about the procedures should she have any child protection concerns. The childminder has completed several training courses, which has had a positive impact on her teaching skills. The childminder observes her assistant's practice regularly and together they have identified plans to enhance her professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder promotes children's learning and development adequately. She uses detailed observation and assessment to help her to monitor progress and recognise children who require more support. The childminder supports children's communication and language through careful questioning, giving them time to respond. However, she misses opportunities to promote children's mathematical learning through routines, such as meal times.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children are happy, confident and have close relationships with the childminder and her assistant. Adults recognise quickly when a young child is tired or hungry and respond to their needs well. This helps to promote children's well-being. However, the childminder compromises children's safety and welfare because she does not follow guidelines when young children use the trampoline. The environment is warm and welcoming. Resources are easily accessible for all children, which encourages their independence and ability to make choices.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children of varying abilities make adequate progress because the childminder supports their learning through a range of age appropriate activities. Children are encouraged to become independent to take care of themselves and others. They help to prepare their own lunch and show pride in the completion of small tasks. Children enjoy developing their early literacy skills as they enjoy looking at books. However, they are not always safe during physical play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442301 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 811641 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Southmead, Bristol. She works five days a week from 8.30am to 6pm. The childminder works with an assistant on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays when numbers require.

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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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