Childminder EY463738

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2016 25 February 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 promotes children's emotional well-being extremely well. She has warm and caring relationships with them and is very attentive to their individual needs.  The childminder makes observations and works with parents to establish accurate starting points for learning. She has a good understanding of how young children learn.  The childminder promotes children's independence well. Children enjoy tackling new challenges and age-appropriate tasks. They make good progress in readiness for school.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and takes account of the views of children and parents when identifying areas for further improvement. She uses ideas and skills acquired from training to enhance the learning experiences provided for children.  The childminder uses a range of good teaching techniques. She speaks clearly and encouragingly to children, builds on their interests and plans stimulating activities to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not developed different ways to encourage all parents to contribute more often to their children's learning.  The childminder misses opportunities to extend children's early literacy skills and their understanding that words carry meaning, particularly for those who learn better outside.

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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

 build on the good relationships with parents by introducing additional ways to encourage greater parental involvement in their children's learning  provide more opportunities for children who learn better outside to extend their literacy skills and recognise that words carry meaning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, children's records and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder and took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the importance of keeping children safe from harm and annually updates her safeguarding training. She understands the process to follow if she has concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She has identified areas for further improvement through self-evaluation, including continuing her professional development. The childminder closely monitors children's achievements and development. She frequently checks the progress that children make to ensure they are not falling behind. The childminder shares good quality information with parents and carers when their child first starts at the setting. Overall, she exchanges information with most parents to promote continuity in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has high expectations for children and provides well-planned activities to help them to reach expected stages of development. She also works well with other providers to enhance her professional knowledge and to ensure that she keeps up-to-date with current legislation and training. For example, recent training on treasure baskets has enabled her to provide more opportunities to support young children in their exploratory play. The childminder effectively supports the development of children's communication skills. For example, she interacts with young children throughout activities, engaging them in singing and reading stories. The childminder regularly incorporates mathematical language and concepts into everyday activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment in which children are comfortable, happy and settled. The childminder provides a good range of activities which includes children's interests. She organises regular visits to places of interest, including other settings, and local parks, to extend children's knowledge of their local community and understanding of the wider world. Since the last inspection, the childminder has made improvements to help children learn about diversity. For example, she provides a good range of resources that provide positive images of different cultures and abilities. The childminder encourages good manners and hygiene practices. Children behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next steps in learning and journey to school. They make good progress and are encouraged to develop good levels of independence. For example, even the youngest children are encouraged to pour their own drinks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463738 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1048043 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Bristol and operates all year round, between 7.30am and 6pm. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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