Childminder EY479061

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 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 has a clear understanding of how children learn. She provides a wide range of activities that help challenge children and support their curiosity. Children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is a very good role model and has clear expectations for children's behaviour. Children learn to be tolerant and kind to one another, follow instructions and readily take turns in their play.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents from the onset. For example, she obtains good information about their children before they start and regularly exchanges information on their learning and how this can be supported at home.  The childminder regularly evaluates her setting and implements ongoing developments. She accurately identifies her strengths and areas she wishes to improve to help raise children's outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide children with the best possible opportunities to solve problems independently as, for example, sometimes she intervenes too quickly.  The childminder does not share sufficient information with other settings children attend to effectively promote the continuity of learning to the highest level.

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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

 provide children with increased time and opportunities to help them learn how to solve problems independently  strengthen partnerships with other settings children attend, in order to effectively share information about children's learning and individual needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities taking place throughout the inspection and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children's information and learning records, safeguarding procedures, qualifications and training certificates, self- evaluation, attendance registers and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector 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 has a good knowledge of child protection and the procedure to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. In addition, she successfully identifies and minimises potential hazards and teaches children to manage their own safety. The childminder has high expectations for children. For example, she carefully monitors and tracks their progress. If gaps in learning are noted, she takes immediate action to close or minimise them as quickly as possible. The childminder is committed to improving her skills, knowledge and children's outcomes. For example, she attends a wide range of training opportunities and shares ideas and best practice with other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's development and considers their developing interests when planning activities. The childminder carefully supports children's communication and language skills. For example, she provides commentary as children play and teaches them new words, such as 'extinguisher' and 'antenna'. Children's early literacy skills are developing well. For example, they recognise letters and show a desire to read. Children become engrossed in activities. For example, they enjoy games, jigsaws and puzzles, and develop their knowledge of animals and farming. Children are imaginative in their play. For example, they have great fun as they pretend to travel in a helicopter, build a long road and fill up their vehicles with petrol. Children are learning how to use a variety of tools. For example, they watch closely as the childminder demonstrates how to use an electric mixer as they make cakes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder successfully builds children's self-confidence and meets their welfare needs. She is warm and friendly and has developed close relationships with children, who clearly enjoy the time they spend with her. The childminder helps children to develop their self-care skills and independence effectively. For example, children learn to confidently take care of their own needs and follow good hygiene routines. Children play outdoors daily and have many opportunities to practise their developing physical skills. They learn about society, for example, as they visit places of interest, learn about different people and investigate different cultural events and festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the key skills they need for future learning and the move on to school. They are confident, active and sociable, and develop positive attitudes towards learning. Children build their early mathematical skills well. For example, they learn to count, sort and discuss shapes, sizes and dimensions during their play and activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479061 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 981830 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the Bishopston area of Bristol. She operates her provision during school term times only from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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