Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 November 2015 13 December 2010

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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 extends her knowledge of how children learn to provide them with a broad range of interesting and stimulating experiences that promote their development.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the children's abilities, which enables her to effectively plan for their next steps in learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder builds good relationships with parents from the start and this provides continuity for children between home and the setting.  The childminder's teaching of mathematics is strong and is used well within her practice.  The childminder is a good role model for the children and children's behaviour is good.  The childminder works effectively with other professionals to support children's emotional well-being and to meet their individual care and learning needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children time to respond to the questions that she asks, to fully promote children's communication and language skills.  The childminder does not consistently use written materials effectively during everyday activities, to help children learn that print carries meaning.

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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 ample time to respond to the questions that they are asked, to consistently promote their communication and language skills  engage children in opportunities to fully explore print in everyday situations, so that they learn that written language has meaning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children playing and looked at the toys, resources and equipment available for the children to use.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records.  The inspector took the views of parents into account.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities, and keeps up to date with relevant legislation. She has completed a relevant qualification at level 5 since her last inspection and reflects on her provision to further improve practice. She is continuing to study to further develop her knowledge and improve her teaching practice. For example, she has worked hard to learn sign language to help engage all children in the activities provided. The childminder uses her training effectively to enhance the provision to meet children's needs. For example, she has created a comfortable space for children to use, to encourage their communication skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the signs that may cause her concern about a child's welfare and knows the reporting procedures to follow. The childminder has good relationships with parents. She effectively communicates with parents in response to the recommendation

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

from her last inspection, and now engages them more in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses her observations of children to plan their next steps in learning. She engages parents from the beginning to find out about their children's abilities. She regularly uses information from parents about children's knowledge and skills at home to inform her planning. The childminder monitors children's progress to enable her to identify where children may be falling behind. She works well with parents and other professionals to develop strategies to narrow any gaps in children's learning. The childminder builds good relationships with other early years providers working with the children and supports children's transitions into other settings well. She provides children with good continuity of care and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds strong relationships with the children. The settling-in process is effective and all children benefit from the attention of the responsive childminder. The childminder promotes children's independence well. Children are confident and learning skills for the future. They enjoy independently choosing their preferred activities from a wide range of age-appropriate resources. The childminder encourages children to learn about keeping themselves safe during everyday situations and to choose from a range of healthy snacks. She encourages children to begin to understand the needs of others and children show they are confident in the knowledge that the childminder values them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop confidence and independence, and a good range of skills ready for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356023 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 828657 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 December 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the Knowle area of Bristol. She works Monday to Wednesday, for most of the year. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 5.

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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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