Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 January 2016 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 childminder plans a wealth of experiences based on her knowledge of children's interests and next steps. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children develop strong attachments with the childminder, who meets their emotional needs effectively. Toddlers seek hugs and confidently share their successes.  Children benefit from the good levels of care. The childminder supervises children's play well. She intervenes when necessary, with clear explanations, to remind toddlers about safety, for example.  The childminder uses effective methods to help children develop their communication and language skills successfully, preparing them well for their next steps.  There is a good two-way flow of information with parents. The childminder provides positive support and guidance to enable continuity in meeting children's needs effectively, which parents greatly appreciate.  The childminder identifies her strengths and weaknesses well to evaluate her provision

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use all opportunities to help children investigate and explore nature fully.  Monitoring of children's progress from their starting points is not always effective in identifying and addressing gaps in learning promptly.

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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

 help children to investigate and explore nature further  strengthen the systems for monitoring children's progress from their starting points to more promptly identify and address any gaps in learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing inside.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she safeguards children and promotes their care, learning and development.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's assessment records and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her provision well. She sets realistic targets to improve outcomes for children. The childminder uses effective methods to support her professional development. She talks with other professionals and attends groups and forums regularly to share good practice and seek advice. She has identified training opportunities to help her support children's musical interests. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge. She has a good understanding of what to do if she has a child protection concern.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of her observations and parent contributions to plan activities that motivate children and capture their interest. Children thoroughly enjoy exploring the effects of handling finely shredded paper, showing good small muscle skills as they sprinkle it over themselves and the 'ice world' toy. The childminder encourages children to listen to the scrunching sound that the paper makes and introduces new vocabulary well. Children become fascinated as they investigate and explore a varied range of resources. For example, toddlers become truly mesmerised by objects that have holes in them and they show sustained interest in their play choices. The childminder interacts well, demonstrating actions for children to copy, helping them to build their confidence and control in their movements. Children investigate well. For example, they push objects along the wooden floor and the carpet to see which is best.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children well to gain knowledge of healthy lifestyles. She prepares healthy snacks and meals that securely meet children's medical requirements and dietary needs. There are regular opportunities for children to be outside and active. The childminder makes good use of the local environment to help children learn about people and communities. The childminder is respectful of children's needs when changing nappies and follows good hygienic routines to maintain children's well-being. The childminder engages well with the children, maintaining eye contact to reassure and engage them. Children behave well and build strong friendships.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. They benefit from the positive learning opportunities and gain the skills required in preparation for their future learning and moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474696 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 974877 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 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Avonmouth, Bristol. Childminding takes place daily throughout the year from 7.30am until 6.30pm.

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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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