Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 January 2016 12 August 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

 Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of child protection procedures, including recognising when a child may be at risk. She refreshes her knowledge regularly and she knows how to protect children's welfare.  The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and to make improvements. She receives complimentary feedback about the care she provides.  Teaching is good. The childminder skilfully interacts with children in well-planned and engaging activities, which successfully extend their learning in all areas. Children are motivated and curious learners, who are keen to join in with activities.  The childminder supports the development of children's speech and language well. She actively encourages their developing vocabulary and understanding.  The childminder establishes warm, caring relationships with the children, who feel safe and secure in her care. They readily go to the childminder for cuddles and reassurance.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of learning and development requirements. She knows how to monitor, track and plan to help all children make good progress, and she identifies any gaps in children's learning and helps to close them quickly.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have a wide variety of materials and resources available to choose from to stimulate and develop their imaginative play fully.  Overall, parent partnerships are good. However, the childminder has not yet involved all parents as fully as possible in their children's learning.

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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

 explore creative methods to fully engage all parents in their children's learning  extend children's learning with a richer variety of play experiences, different materials and resources, so there is more choice for children's imaginative play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled the children's learning documentation.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children during play.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation, together with policies and procedures.  The inspector talked with the children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The qualified childminder has a good range of skills and delivers good-quality learning experiences that are well matched to children's individual needs. She has used the knowledge gained from training to influence her practice and improve outcome for children. The childminder evaluates her service and takes account of the views of parents and children. This helps the childminder to set priorities for improvement and to help develop her practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements health and safety policies and procedures efficiently to maintain a safe environment. Partnerships with parents are generally good and information is shared effectively so children's needs are well met.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and ensures that activities are inclusive. She responds well to children's interests and engages with them in their play, which motivates children to greater learning. The childminder uses observations and assessments well to set appropriate challenges for children's future learning. Her in-depth checks on children's progress enable her to identify where support is needed to minimise any gaps in learning. Children communicate confidently during activities. The childminder uses the opportunity to extend children's language skills and introduces mathematical concepts where appropriate. For example in water play, children learn 'full' and 'empty', and how water flows fast and slow. Children hear the childminder using rich and interesting language as she talks to them as they play. This helps to strengthen their understanding and vocabulary. The childminder

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

makes effective use of any opportunities that arise to promote children's mathematical skills very well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very confident and at ease in the childminder's home. They make regular visits into the local community and learn about diversity through resources, activities and celebrating a range of festivals. The childminder offers regular praise for children's achievements, encouraging them to persevere and gain confidence. Children are well behaved and polite. The childminder supports their physical health well. Children eat well- balanced meals and have regular opportunities to exercise, such as going to local parks, and visits to the zoo and other local attractions. Children learn to look after their personal needs and follow good hygiene practices.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They are developing into independent and considerate individuals. Children benefit from the friendly and homely environment provided. They gain the confidence and motivation to learn, preparing them well for the next stage in their learning and for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424166 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 823067 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in the Knowle area of Bristol. She operates her service all year round from 8.15am to 5.45pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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