Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 October 2015 19 December 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 All children make good progress in their speech development because the childminder and her assistant are skilled in promoting their communication and language. For example, they use commentary and questioning that challenges children to think and encourages them to speak.  The childminder demonstrates a good ongoing drive for improvement. She and her assistant undertake a varied range of professional development training to enable them to maintain good teaching and care practice, which continuously improves.  The childminder and her assistant know children exceptionally well. Children make good progress in all areas of their learning from their starting point, and are emotionally ready for the move on to school.  The childminder and her assistant have excellent bonds with children; as a result, they feel emotionally secure and settle exceptionally well.  The childminder plans an excellent range of experiences to teach children about the

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This provision is good

wider world and to promote their understanding of individual differences in society.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have few opportunities to explore a wide range of media and materials and to find out about these exploring their senses.  There are limited opportunities for children to develop their skills with information and communication technology.

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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 explore and experiment with a range of media through sensory exploration  make better use of the activities and experiences on offer to children to expand their information and communication technology skills.

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Inspection activities

 Discussions took place with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and adult interactions with children in the home and the garden.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records, and checked the suitability of the childminder, her assistant and the other adult household members to be with children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, children and the assistant spoken to on the day of the inspection, and those of parents through their written comments. The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation with her.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and a good understanding of how younger children learn and develop. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good awareness of current safeguarding procedures to follow in order to help protect children's safety and welfare. This helps ensure that they keep children safe. The childminder and her assistant work in partnership with the parents and build strong relationships with them, which promote continuity of care for children. The childminder reviews all children's progress regularly; she quickly identifies any gaps in children's learning and puts effective strategies in place to help them catch up. This helps to prepare children well for their next stage in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a strong teacher. She is skilled in actively involving parents in their children's learning. The childminder and her assistant work closely with parents when children first start to find out about each child. They effectively tailor the activities to meet the individual children's needs and interests and use this information to identify what they need to learn next. This challenges children well. For example, when children roll a ball across a path, the childminder skilfully extends their learning by introducing more balls of varying sizes and weights. Children explore those that go faster or slower and develop mathematical ideas as they play, by comparing the balls and the speed they travel.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have access to extremely stimulating and high-quality toys and equipment overall that support their development. They use the garden exceptionally well and thrive when learning outdoors. The childminder and her assistant are excellent role models. They establish clear rules and boundaries for behaviour and encourage children to play cooperatively, share and take turns. They skilfully use praise and encouragement to motivate children to learn and promote extremely positive behaviour. The childminder and her assistant work alongside parents to ensure that children settle in, and they are flexible in meeting children's individual needs. Familiar routines and hygiene practices keep children very safe and healthy. The childminder and her assistant effectively teach children excellent skills for their future development. For example, they know how to keep themselves safe and manage risks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and are well prepared for starting school. Children have fun and engage in activities well. They develop excellent independence and self-care skills, gain confidence, learn to keep themselves safe and are motivated to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431759 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 823722 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in the Whitchurch area of Bristol. The childminder offers care to early years children all day and wraparound care before and after school and during school holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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