Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 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 is an experienced educator with an in-depth knowledge of how young children learn. This, together with her good quality teaching, ensures that every child makes good progress in all areas of their learning, relative to their starting points. Her teaching of early reading and mathematical skills is a particular strength.  Children form close and secure relationships with the childminder; they are happy, active and eager learners. Daily care practices are full of learning and contribute towards children achieving high levels of confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder has high expectations for the children's learning and development. She evaluates her practice accurately and continues to improve the quality of her provision. For instance, a new mark making and writing area now supports children's writing and early reading skills.  The childminder has effective systems in place for assessing, monitoring and evaluating

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This provision is good

children's attainment. She shares information with parents and is quick to identify any difficulties. She knows how to seek outside professional support if it is needed and ensures that any gaps in children's learning are quickly closed.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have regular opportunities to use information and communication technology independently in their learning.  Children do not have regular access to all areas of learning outdoors, particularly those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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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

 develop children's understanding of how to use information and communication technology independently to support their learning  enhance learning opportunities for children who enjoy spending time outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder, children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder and children's play, and viewed the resources and equipment.  The inspector undertook a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's records, policies and procedures, and risk assessments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements robust safety procedures, policies and records, such as risk assessments and accident logs, to keep children safe and protected. The childminder continues her professional training to further support children's learning. A course in experimental cookery, for example, has given children greater confidence to try out new foods, opportunities to learn about healthy eating and to prepare and cook meals. The childminder actively seeks out the views of parents and children and works in partnership with them to ensure that her provision meets their needs effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's assessment and planning are sharply focused on children's interests and needs. She listens to children's ideas and then plans a broad and balanced range of activities which motivate the children to learn. Resources are generally very well thought out to provide a high level of challenge and to promote learning. In addition, the childminder asks skilful questions to stimulate children's thinking, imagination and learning. For example, when a child asked for help to find a shape to complete her picture made from small and intricate wooden pieces, the childminder said, 'The gap looks like a diamond or a rhombus shape. Can you see a diamond shape or a rhombus shape anywhere?' When the picture was complete, the childminder commented that the diamond shape looked like a tongue sticking out. The child replied, 'Yes, like a dragon's tongue', and made a roaring sound. The child also developed mathematical and language skills

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures her environment is very safe, secure and clean. Children know the house rules and behave very well. The childminder uses positive behaviour management and role modelling. Children learn how to keep themselves safe and enjoy learning how to be fit, healthy and independent. For example, they enjoy daily music and movement sessions, wash their own hands before mealtimes, and help to carry chairs carefully and lay the table for snack time. The childminder is sensitive and responsive to children's needs during times of change. She helps children learn to manage their feelings when there is a new baby in the family, for instance. The childminder provides valuable opportunities for children to learn to be kind, respect others and contribute to wider society. For example, children make parcels for refugees at Christmas time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and confident learners. The childminder's high expectations for behaviour and learning ensure that children are very well prepared for school or the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476636 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 972149 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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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 works from her home in Bristol. She offers her service from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, for 47 weeks of the year. The childminder is registered to provide funded early education for children aged two, three and four years. She has Qualified Teacher Status.

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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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