Childminder EY459214

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 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 develops strong relationships with children. She knows children well as individuals and supports their personal, social and emotional well-being effectively.  The childminder evaluates her provision well to help her identify and secure future improvements. This demonstrates her commitment to continually raising the quality of her provision.  The childminder uses accurate assessments to check children's progress effectively and to identify gaps in their learning and development. This helps her to provide a wide range of suitably challenging and stimulating experiences and activities that meet each child's individual needs and help them to make good progress.  The childminder plans a range of activities and outings to teach children about the wider world and to promote their understanding of differences in society. Children develop a strong sense of belonging and learn about the world around them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not fully successful in encouraging parents to share information about their children's learning and development at home, to help her further develop activities and assessments.  The childminder does not make the best use of questions to enhance children's communication and language skills.

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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

 encourage parents to provide more regular information about children's changing interests and achievements at home to reflect these in their ongoing assessments and the planned experiences  develop greater use of questioning opportunities during children's play and activities to increase their thinking skills and extend their language development.

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Inspection activities

 Discussions took place with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children in the home.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records, and checked documents to confirm the suitability of the childminder and the other adult household members.  The inspector took account of the views of children spoken to on the day of the inspection. The inspector took notice of written accounts from parents. The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation with her.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She is aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies training to support her professional development. The childminder works effectively in partnership with other early years settings children attend and shares information about children's learning with them. The childminder reviews her policies and procedures to ensure they are up to date and meet the current requirements. The childminder works closely with parents overall, to keep them well informed about their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good teacher and has high expectations of what children can achieve. She regularly observes children and considers their interests when planning activities. Children use their mathematical skills well. They count well and recognise numbers. The childminder uses children's interests to build on their mathematical skills. For example, she sets up a scene of imaginative pirate play and numbers the islands that children are using in their play. Children enjoy playing with dough. They enjoy using a variety of tools to practise their physical skills. Overall, the childminder helps children to develop their language skills well. For example, she uses commentary as they play and teaches them new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good bonds with children and they feel secure and settle well in her care. Children have access to a good range of stimulating and good quality toys and equipment that support their development in all areas. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles with children. They have many opportunities for exercise, such as visits to the local woods and to the park. The childminder is a good role model. She is consistent in her approach to behaviour and helps children to learn the difference between right and wrong.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Children are well prepared for the next stage in learning and for the eventual move to other settings and school. They develop a good range of skills and a motivation for learning. Children have time to lead their play and they have fun and engage in activities well. They develop good self-care skills and confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459214 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1036325 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 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 the Ashton Vale area of Bristol. She offers childcare all day on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, including before, during and after school, but not during school holidays. The childminder has completed a recognised childminding training course.

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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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