Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 November 2015 2 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 variety of learning opportunities, both inside and outside, that reflect the needs of the children who attend. Children make good progress.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She also works with other professionals involved in the children's care, so they can work together to provide a consistent approach to meeting their individual needs.  The childminder creates strong bonds with the children, which helps to promote their emotional well-being and the building of secure relationships.  The childminder uses signs exceptionally well to help children communicate. She helps them to express themselves even though they may not be speaking.  The childminder provides opportunities for children to make safe and independent choices in their play.  The childminder attends a variety of training courses. She continually improves her teaching skills and outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to encourage children to use letters, numbers and counting during their play to develop their early literacy and mathematical skills.  The childminder does not always help children to learn more about healthy foods and lifestyles during activities and routines.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for children to see and use numbers, words and counting during their play  extend opportunities for children to learn more about healthy lifestyles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities inside and outside as the childminder interacted with the children.  The inspector looked at the children's learning records and sampled the policies and records.  The inspector toured the premises inside and outside.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector considered the written views of the parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder supervises children well and fully understands the procedures for responding to child protection concerns. The childminder knows how to support children's learning and promote their safety. She has improved her risk assessments since the last inspection, to ensure that children play in a safe environment inside and outside the home and on outings. The childminder monitors the quality of her service through effective self-evaluation and seeking parents' views.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively monitors children's progress and plans activities to support them to develop new skills. She discusses the children's progress with parents and works with them to support children's learning at home. The childminder makes everyday activities fun. She sings songs with the children about what they are doing. Her consistent and good use of hand signs enables children to communicate their needs and avoid frustrations from a very young age. The childminder has a good range of resources to promote all areas of learning and uses them well to broaden children's experiences. For example, she has instruments from different countries for children to experiment with.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides positive and specific praise to children and promotes their self- esteem. She encourages independence and good hygiene practices before meals and after. She provides nutritious meals that children enjoy. Children regularly play outside, which helps them develop good physical health and extend their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder works effectively with parents to ensure children are well prepared for their next stage of learning. Children are eager and confident learners who are always ready to explore all the different activities available.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338477 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 828329 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 2 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Kingswood, Bristol. Her service's opening times are from 7.15am to 5.30pm, 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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