Childminder EY479000

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 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 good understanding of how children learn and develop. She carefully provides a wide range of stimulating experiences and activities. Children are highly active and engaged. They make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is a good role model and sets clear and consistent boundaries for behaviour. Children learn to take turns and to share toys and equipment. They develop good manners, tolerance and kindness to each other.  The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. They regularly exchange information about children's learning and progress. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder's provision and the quality of teaching that their children receive.  The dedicated childminder thoughtfully reviews and evaluates her practice to find ways to make improvements and maintain good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, children do not have enough time to think about how to respond to questions and comments before the childminder steps in to answer for them.  The childminder does not always make the most of professional development opportunities to widen her skills and knowledge and help children to make the best possible progress.

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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

 allow children more time to think about and respond to questions that they are asked  make the most of available professional development opportunities, to help raise the quality of teaching even further so that children make the best possible progress.

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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 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 jointly evaluated an activity. The inspector also spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from written feedback letters provided on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder teaches children to keep themselves safe. For example, she reminds them of the importance of sitting while eating. The childminder monitors the quality of her teaching and children's outcomes. For example, she regularly tracks their individual progress to make sure that she is meeting all their needs and helping them to do well. The childminder shares information with other settings that children attend, to help support continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes children and makes detailed assessments of their learning. She uses this information to help plan learning experiences based on their current interests. Overall, the childminder supports children's language and communication skills effectively. For example, she speaks clearly, reinforces language through repetition, and models new words, such as 'construction' and 'claw hammer'. Children are imaginative in their play, such as when they pretend to fly rockets into space and confidently ask the childminder to observe how high they can fly. Children enjoy activities in which they practise their creative skills. For example, they experiment with texture and colour and they learn to use glue as they design Father's Day cards and decorate sports balls.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure attachments to the nurturing childminder, which helps them to develop a sense of belonging, to support their emotional well-being. They choose what they would like to play with and readily engage the childminder in their play. Children recognise good hygiene procedures, such as washing their hands before snack. They learn to make healthy choices in their diet and receive support to make healthy meal and snack choices. Children have many opportunities for exercise and they confidently develop their physical skills. They learn to respect and celebrate each other's differences through a range of activities chosen to teach them about people and the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the vital skills needed to support future learning, in readiness for their eventual move on to school. They are confident, inquisitive and independent learners who are keen to join in. Children are learning important skills in literacy. For example, they enjoy looking at favourite books and are beginning to recognise letters in print. Children develop good mathematical skills. They enthusiastically count, sort and match items as they play, and discuss shapes such as circles and triangles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479000 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 981998 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 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 Shirehampton, Bristol. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, 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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