Childminder EY466481

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2016 29 April 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

 Following her last inspection, the childminder has used information from training and advice to implement a new assessment system. She now makes good observations to monitor children's development and plan for their ongoing learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. They work together well to support children's individual learning needs and ensure consistency in meeting their physical and emotional needs.  The childminder organises her space, resources and environment effectively. She strongly supports children's interests and preferred ways of learning. The childminder has developed her outdoor area into a stimulating environment with many sensory experiences.  Children are happy and confident in the childminder's home. Children settle quickly and feel secure. They share, have good manners and behave well. The childminder helps

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This provision is good

children to understand their feelings and manage their behaviour appropriately.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have enough opportunity to take on greater responsibility in everyday routines and experiences.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to develop children's awareness of shapes and sizes further.

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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

 help older children to take on more age-appropriate responsibilities to support their learning further  use all opportunities to help children to develop their mathematical skills further, particularly when recognising shapes and sizes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and carried out a joint observation.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation and parents' survey, and spoke with parents.  The inspector checked the safety of the premises and safeguarding information.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, children's development records and planning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder undertakes regular training to keep her knowledge up to date and knows what to do should a child be at risk of harm. She carries out good risk assessments of all play areas and on outings to help keep children safe. The childminder has implemented strong partnerships with other early years providers, enabling them to be consistent in providing appropriate care and learning. She works effectively with her co-minder. They deploy themselves well to meet children's needs. The childminder constantly reviews her practice and uses quality assurance schemes to maintain good outcomes for children. She actively seeks parents' feedback and continues to look for better ways of working.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and gives them good opportunities to explore their favourite resources. She provides effective support. She talks to young children about their actions and the impact this has. She helps them to make connections and develop their language skills. For example, she describes how a baby bangs the keyboard with their whole hand making a loud noise and an older child uses their fingertips. She engages young children in pretending to talk on the telephone and older children in recognising the numerals. The childminder helps children to find ways to solve problems. For example, when there is not enough wind to make the windmill turn, they blow instead.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children arrive happy, pleased to see each other and eager to start playing. They are excited to explore, particularly those who prefer to learn outdoors. The childminder implements her policies and procedures effectively to have a positive impact on children's well-being. For example, she provides sensitive support for children learning to use a potty, ensuring they receive privacy. She helps them in their self-care and builds their self- esteem through praise and encouragement. Children develop good hygiene practices. For example, they use individual flannels and towels, and older children have discussions about why they need to get rid of germs. Children have good opportunities to learn about the natural world and how to keep themselves safe, while developing their independence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident communicators and have strong relationships. Young children have lots of sensory experiences and babble happily, repeating familiar words. Older children enjoy books and use them in their learning. For example, they count and talk about the pictures. Children make good progress. They are eager learners and develop the skills they need for their next stage of learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466481 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1049829 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Bedminster, Bristol. The childminder works alongside a co-childminder. She provides care Monday to Thursday for 48 weeks a year, including before and after school. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 4.

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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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