Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2016 4 June 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has excellent partnerships with parents. She makes sure that there is impressive two-way communication, which helps her to cater extremely well for children's individual needs.  The childminder has very strong partnerships with others involved in children's development, such as the local children's centre. She continually seeks to improve her practice by working very closely with support groups and other settings.  The childminder has very well-developed systems for monitoring provision, and is very reflective about her practice. Training courses have a very positive impact on the learning experiences she offers children.  Children develop impressive communication and language skills. The childminder teaches outstandingly well as she plans excellent learning experiences for children. They make rapid progress and are very keen to join in.  The quality of care is excellent. Children are very happy, contented and cooperative.

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This provision is outstanding

They behave brilliantly. Well-established routines make children feel secure and confident in their interactions with others. They are very well prepared for the next stage of their education.  The childminder places a very strong emphasis on promoting children's health. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals, and know about simple hygiene practices.

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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

 continue to build on the strong self-evaluation routines in ways that support children's learning and development still further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching in the childminder's home.  The inspector took into account the views of parents in diary accounts and written testimonials.  The inspector carried out joint observations with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's records, planning and self- evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is highly committed to improving her practice, and constantly reflects upon the learning environment she provides. She takes the views and suggestions of parents and other professionals very seriously. This has a very positive impact on children's learning. Self-evaluation to support children's learning and development is highly effective overall; however, she recognises that it can be refined further to maintain excellent levels of provision. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do in the event of concerns about a child. Policies and records are very clear, and an informative pamphlet for parents ensures efficient communication; for example, there is a clear policy on the suggested time children might spend on activities at home. The childminder ensures that she provides a setting where all feel highly valued; planning and resources reflect her determination to value all children as unique individuals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder makes excellent assessments of children's progress. She regularly shares information with parents. This contributes positively towards children's rapid progress. She takes every opportunity to exploit children's interests and develop their language and mathematical skills. For example, during the inspection she talked about objects that are light or heavy. She also used her skills expertly to intervene at the right time to help children solve problems when playing with toy tractors. Children develop a love for books; special time is set aside for looking at them, for example, while meals are being prepared. Visits to the library and outings enhance children's experience, and give them excellent opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder's home is safe, warm, and welcoming. Children have a very positive relationship with her. They are affectionate towards her, and highly cooperative, for example, when settling down for a nap. The childminder promotes children's well-being outstandingly well by providing healthy meals and showing them how to keep healthy and safe. For example, she talks to them about being careful with sharp objects and explains the importance of washing hands before eating. She supervises children closely at all times. Very clear routines make them feel secure. When playing in the garden they are not afraid to experiment and investigate. They develop important skills to make sure they are outstandingly well prepared for the next stage of their education.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress and develop high-level communication, literacy, and mathematical skills. They are cooperative, behave extremely well, and enjoy playing in a warm and stimulating environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY219750 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 842572 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Bedminster, Bristol. She has a level 3 childcare qualification and offers care from 8am to 5.30pm on most weeks of the year. The childminder is eligible to provide funded places for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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