Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 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

 Children form secure attachments with the caring childminder and show strong feelings of security through their good behaviour. For example, they listen to the childminder and follow his suggestions.  Children confidently explore the stimulating learning environment. The childminder provides a range of resources and well-planned activities that children find interesting, and which engages them in enjoyable experiences.  The childminder uses his accurate assessments of children's achievements to identify suitable next steps in learning and monitor their progress effectively. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder evaluates the provision well and creates worthwhile action plans for improvement. For example, he has developed the garden to increase the range of learning opportunities for children since his registration.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children sufficient time to investigate and use resources, and complete play activities as they choose before he intervenes.  The childminder does not make best use of opportunities, including during routine tasks, free play and general interaction, to develop children's early mathematical experiences.

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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 more time to explore resources and complete activities to their own satisfaction  use opportunities to promote children's understanding of mathematical concepts as effectively as possible, including numbers and counting, shapes and measurement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the available toys, resources and play spaces.  The inspector observed an adult-led planned activity and children's self-chosen play.  The inspector took account of the views of children spoken to during the inspection, and of parents through their written feedback.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's learning records, the childminder's training certificates, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of his responsibility to keep children safe and protect them from harm. The childminder undertakes regular, thorough risk assessments of his home to help him provide a safe environment for children. Partnership working with parents and external agencies is effective. For example, the childminder regularly shares detailed information about children's achievements and next steps in learning with parents, so all adults can work closely together to meet children's needs effectively. The childminder constantly seeks to improve his knowledge and skills, such as through research. For instance, he has strengthened his understanding of child protection issues and identified different strategies to support the communication skills of children with specific needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder stores toys at children's level, enabling them to make independent choices in their play. He knows children well and closely links planned activities to their learning needs and personal interests. For example, he provided different coloured rice to help a child learn to recognise and name colours they were uncertain of when they made shakers. Children enjoy learning about the uses of technology, and exploring cause and effect, such as when pressing buttons to initiate sounds on toy phones and a microwave. The childminder effectively promotes children's communication and language skills. For instance, he repeats children's comments before responding and uses clear pronunciation to model different sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder shows care and attention in his interactions with children, effectively encourages their personal and emotional development, and meets their physical needs well. Children eagerly take responsibility for small tasks, such as helping to slice fruit, using cutlery appropriately and pouring their own drinks. The childminder encourages children's good health well. For example, he provides regular opportunities for children to exercise and to enjoy fresh air. Children learn to risk assess different environments and situations, so they can help to keep themselves safe. For instance, the childminder uses toys to teach them how to cross the road safely and consistently reminds them of the need to sit down when eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the key skills required for the next stage in their learning, including school. For example, they develop good communication skills, enjoy being creative and play imaginatively. They develop good levels of personal independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482865 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1000060 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Brislington area of Bristol. He offers care from 7am to 7pm on Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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