Childminder EY467803

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 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

 Children are happy and settled in the homely environment. They form strong attachments with the childminder and build secure friendships. Children behave well and negotiate rules to help them share and take turns fairly.  There is a good balance of well-planned play experiences that match children's next steps, helping them make good progress in their learning.  The childminder uses her training, research and evaluation of the provision well to help her progress children's learning. For example, she has recently developed a cosy area, in which children enjoy to sit and read, developing their early literacy skills.  The learning environment is well equipped with a wide range of toys and resources for children to make choices about their play. For example, they particularly enjoy the role- play kitchen, and the childminder's positive interactions help children gain good communication and language skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not obtain as much information as possible from parents when children first start about their learning abilities, in order to help her strengthen her initial planning.  The childminder does not use all opportunities for children to explore creatively and experiment with colour and design using different techniques.

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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

 gain more information from parents about their children's learning when they first start at the setting  provide older children with more opportunities to explore creatively and experiment with colour and design.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's quality of teaching as children played inside.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's self-evaluation, children's assessment records, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder maintains ratios and supervises children well in a safe and secure environment. She has a good understanding of her responsibilities to report any safeguarding concerns to protect children from harm. Overall, the childminder works well with parents and other early years settings to share information about children's needs, helping to maintain a consistent approach to children's care, learning and development. The childminder evaluates her provision well and establishes targeted action plans to drive improvement; for example, she has involved children in her plans to develop the garden and increase opportunities for them to grow their own fruit and vegetables.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder assesses and monitors children's progress well to plan for their next steps and close gaps in their learning. She involves children effectively in planning activities to entice their learning. For example, children are keen to create winter pictures following their observations of the frosty morning. The childminder engages children well. At the inspection, children listened carefully to her instructions, tightening the screws on the workbench, showing good hand-to-eye coordination and control. They responded well to the childminder's questions, thinking through the process and choosing the correct tool for the task. Children take turns well as they choose which songs to sing. They clap out the rhythmic tune and participate enthusiastically in familiar songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a good sense of belonging. Family photographs and children's creations decorate the walls and celebrate their achievements, helping them feel secure. Children become familiar with hygienic practices and learn to do things for themselves. The childminder provides healthy meals and children are increasingly more aware of their own personal needs. The childminder uses the local environment well to extend children's experiences and support their understanding of people and communities. She protects children well on outings, teaching them how to keep safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain valuable skills for their future learning and eventual move to school. They understand rules and play well with others. Children are confident learners and make independent choices. They persevere well with tasks, solve problems and show pride in what they accomplish.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467803 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 952026 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Bedminster, Bristol. The childminding service operates all day on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings throughout the year.

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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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