Childminder, Out-of school day care in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 January 2016 2 July 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's knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage is outstanding. She is passionate and committed to delivering the highest standards and best possible outcomes for children.  The childminder attends a wide range of training courses to extend her excellent skills. For example, taking a specialised language course has enabled her to provide even stronger support for children's language and communication skills.  Children play in rich, stimulating and extensively well-resourced play spaces, indoors and outdoors. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of each child's learning needs and their stage of development. Children make outstanding progress in their learning and they thrive in her care.  Children are extremely well settled and secure in the childminder's care. She skilfully fosters children's confidence in their own abilities and expertly promotes their thinking and problem-solving skills.

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This provision is outstanding

 Partnerships with parents are outstanding. The childminder keeps them fully informed of their children's progress, to promote a coordinated approach to children's care and learning. For example, she shares written information sheets about the way their children are learning through play, so they can help extend their children's learning at home.

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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 more opportunities to use or explore different forms of technology, to strengthen their understanding of how technology is used for different purposes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children, and an assistant with the children.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation including children's attendance and development records, self-evaluation, assessment, and policies and procedures.  The inspector had ongoing discussions with the childminder and children, and two assistants, at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of adults living and working on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the most recent information to protect children from harm. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants know the signs that would cause concern about a child's welfare and the procedures to follow. They use robust risk assessments to ensure children are safe at all times in their care. The childminder is very vigilant and she thoughtfully evaluates the quality and impact of her learning on children's progress and welfare. To maintain her high standards, she checks her assistants' practice routinely and supports them to develop their skills, to make sure that the quality of teaching and care is consistent. Parents are full of praise for the excellent care and learning their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder diligently monitors children's progress and shares this with parents and other professionals involved in children's care. The childminder is very flexible with activities. She plans exciting experiences that complement the children's interests and needs well. For example, children are eager to join in making a train picture and are well motivated to learn. They count wheels, match shapes and colours and notice sizes and patterns. The childminder skilfully interacts with them to extend their communication and listening skills. She asks them questions, models good speech and supports their emerging conversation skills. Children learn many new words because of their rich experiences. Children choose from a range of high quality toys and resources, although there are fewer that promote children's understanding and knowledge of using modern technology. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to see written words around her

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

home. This helps children understand that print carries meaning, and supports their early reading skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children develop highly positive relationships and strong attachments with the experienced childminder and with each other. Children's well-being is given the upmost priority. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles and children's physical skills very well, according to their ages and stages of development. The childminder provides an excellent range of opportunities for children to learn about their wider community. This helps children to fully respect and value each other's differences. Children behave extremely well. The childminder and her assistants provide them with clear guidance and explanations. They consistently encourage them to cooperate with each other, for example, by taking turns and sharing. These skills help to prepare children exceptionally well for their future learning.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make rapid progress from their starting points. Children quickly gain the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 106507 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 824820 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Bishopston, Bristol. The childminder provides care throughout the year from 8am to 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She works with assistants when required.

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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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