Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 October 2015 Not applicable

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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 thorough assessment of children's progress and partnerships with parents and professionals mean the childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of children's individual needs. They promote children's emotional well-being effectively.  Children learn good independent skills as they feel safe and secure to explore and make choices about their play and learning.  Children are confident and well-motivated. They engage in well-planned activities that follow their interests and help them make good progress to their next steps in learning.  The childminder, co-childminder and assistant work cohesively to evaluate the provision well to drive improvement. There is a strong focus on accessing relevant training to meet children's needs successfully, especially in supporting their emotional well-being.  The childminder works closely with the local authority and professionals to offer specialised care and learning for children and their families. This enables effective

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This provision is good

intervention so that children make good progress from their starting points, which prepares them well for their next stages in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder provides good narrative to children's actions as they explore activities, she does not always question children further to encourage them to investigate and solve problems independently.  The childminder does not always involve all children in making choices when they participate in group activities, to help them value their own contributions.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to investigate and solve problems independently  involve all children in making choices and valuing their contributions to group activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing inside and outdoors.  The inspector considered the written views of parents and professionals working alongside the childminder.  The inspector spoke with children, the childminder and her assistant at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including self-evaluation procedures, learning diaries, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Partnerships with parents are good. There is consistent practice and advice between the setting and home to support children's development, such as progressing to using a cup without a lid. There are very good links with other early years settings to promote a continuous approach to children's care, learning and development. There is consistently good communication between adults at the setting, such as sharing children's achievements and how to progress their learning through their interests. The childminder monitors children's progress well. Safeguarding is effective. Through relevant training, the childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of their responsibilities to report child protection concerns to relevant agencies. There are good arrangements to ensure the ongoing suitability of the assistant and to support her professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit greatly from a well-organised learning environment where they are able to make choices about their play. The childminder's positive interactions support children to gain good communication and language skills. Children listen well to stories and respond appropriately to questions. Children build strong relationships and have a good sense of belonging. For example, they participated enthusiastically in the welcome song and found their photograph to place on the board. The childminder extends older children's thinking well in daily routines. For example, she models counting for younger children and older children are encouraged to count boys and girls, and to combine groups as they develop early calculation skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children well to share and take turns. She acknowledges when children are sitting well and praises them. Children are encouraged to listen and follow instruction when it is their turn. There are good interactions from the childminder and her assistant to support children's understanding of safety. They provide clear explanations so children understand that their actions may hurt others. Children are aware of their own needs, such as pouring their own drinks to relieve a cough. They understand hygienic practices, such as putting their hands in front of their mouths when they cough and disposing of tissues safely. Children eat healthy, homemade meals that meet their dietary requirements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make positive progress from their starting points. They are inquisitive and well- motivated to learn as the childminder praises their achievements. They gain good independence and social skills in readiness for their next stages in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470693 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1007007 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She co-minds from another childminder's home in Lawrence Weston, Bristol. The childminder employs an assistant. The childminding service operates each weekday throughout the year. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and disabled children.

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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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