Childminder 958578

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2016 18 November 2010

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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 works exceptionally well with her assistant to provide outstanding care for children in a warm, welcoming and homely setting. Children thrive in the safe and secure environment.  The childminder and her assistant continually drive improvements through outstanding self-evaluation that takes into account the views of parents and children. They are highly successful in maintaining the highest standards for the children in their care. The childminder is very experienced and has an excellent knowledge of the requirements of her role.  The childminder and her assistant use their excellent teaching skills to provide an exciting range of carefully targeted activities that successfully capture children's interests. All children make extremely impressive progress.  Exceptional relationships with the childminder, her assistant and other children have a very positive impact on children's personal development. They grow in confidence and

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This provision is outstanding

independence, and are being well-prepared for the next stage in their education.  The childminder maintains highly effective communication and partnerships with parents and other professionals. She gains a thorough understanding of children's individual needs.

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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 further the excellent use of assessment to gather the most precise picture possible of children's progress to identify any emerging gaps in achievement as promptly as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children at play, and discussed the quality of teaching and learning with the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, children's assessment information, policies and procedures, and evidence qualifications.  The inspector took into account the views of a parent spoken to on the day, and looked at a selection of testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder and her assistant have a thorough understanding of how young children learn. Excellent planning takes account of the needs and interests of each child. Vigilant and robust tracking clearly shows the impressive progress that children make in all areas of learning. The childminder has plans to continue to refine the arrangements to assess children's achievements to help her continue to target teaching as precisely as possible. Her commitment to raising children's levels of achievement is exceptional. Parents are true partners in the care of their children. They work very closely with the childminder and have an abundance of detailed information about their children's progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are fully aware of their responsibilities and know what to do in the event of any concerns about a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder and her assistant take every opportunity to develop children's language skills. Children freely express their thoughts and feelings, and voice their opinions, for example, during very interesting conversations at mealtimes. Children have high self- esteem and are motivated learners. For example, they confidently ask questions about people who are different from themselves. The childminder provides clear explanations that help children to develop respect and an understanding of other people's lives and cultures. The childminder and her assistant make sure that children are prepared for life in a multi-cultural society. For example, they make superb use of resources to positively reflect people of different backgrounds. Children benefit from an excellent balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities, and children have time to collaborate with others to build up their engaging social skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are independent and their behaviour is exemplary. Children respond extremely well to the praise they receive and develop excellent social skills. They show genuine concern about the welfare of others. For example, children check that visitors are warm enough and are genuinely worried if adults are not wearing coats. They learn about healthy choices and enjoy nutritious meals. The childminder and her assistant are excellent role models, for example, showing children how to clean their teeth. Children enjoy a superb range of outings that very significantly extend their enjoyment and learning.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children thrive and make superb progress in preparation for their future learning and move to school. They are happy, confident and highly motivated. They develop excellent control and coordination. For example, they chat happily together as they roll, press and precisely cut dough and engage in role play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 958578 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 842432 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 8 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, and works with an assistant. The setting's opening times are flexible but are normally from 7.45am to 5.45pm Mondays to Thursdays, during term times only. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4, and her assistant holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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