Childminder EY458256

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 October 2016 5 September 2013

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder is reflective of the service she provides and strives to improve her practice even further. For example, she has plans to provide more opportunities for children to play creatively and imaginatively outdoors, and effectively evaluates the success of adult-led activities.  The childminder works well in partnership with parents to meet children's needs. She invites parents to share information about their children's home experiences so she can build on these at her setting.  Children are extremely confident and have high self-esteem. They develop very strong relationships with the childminder, who is kind, caring and responsive to their individual needs. Children show resilient emotional security through their superb behaviour.  The childminder provides an exceptionally wide and stimulating range of resources, which captures children's interests. Children make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Overall, children gain good early literacy and mathematics skills. However, the childminder misses some opportunities to extend their early reading and writing skills, and develop their knowledge of numbers and counting even further.  The childminder is still in the very early stages of forming partnerships with other settings that children attend. She does not yet know about children's experiences elsewhere, to take account of these when planning activities.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to develop their early reading and writing skills further, and learn more about numbers and counting  establish close links with other settings that children attend to find out about children's experiences and achievements, to build on what they learn elsewhere.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises and resources, and the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector observed an adult-led activity and children's self-chosen play.  The inspector took account of the views of children spoken to during the inspection, and of parents' written feedback.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection, including about the success of a planned activity.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's learning records, policies and procedures, and training certificates.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns about their welfare. Her home is clean and secure, and she takes positive steps to minimise risks to children. The childminder monitors children's learning effectively, which helps her to identify any gaps in their development and provide additional support where necessary. She has a positive attitude towards continued professional development, and proactively strengthens her knowledge and skills. For example, she makes good use of newly gained information about 'learning stories'. This helps to provide children with the strong support they need to make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately assesses children's achievements to identify their current stage of development and overall progress. Overall, she plans children's learning experiences well, linking them with what children know and can do to provide good challenge so they can practise new skills. The childminder listens to children's views and takes account of their interests when planning activities and organising the learning environment. For example, she invited children to help her set up an art activity, so they could choose from the available resources. This helps to give them ownership of their experiences, and builds their confidence to explore and become active learners. The childminder effectively supports children's language and communication. For instance, she makes good use of questions to elicit children's ideas and teaches them the meaning of new words to extend their vocabulary, such as 'Rangoli'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children feel extremely comfortable in the childminder's care and know that she values what they have to say. They are exceptionally confident and frequently share their thoughts and ideas. For example, a child very proudly said that they thought their parent would comment 'wow, that's wonderful!' when they see their artwork. The childminder's calm and enthusiastic manner has a very positive effect on children's exemplary behaviour and attitudes. Children routinely try to do things for themselves and show outstanding success in their self-care, such as skilfully spreading butter on toast.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from the start and develop skills that prepare them well for the move to school. They are motivated and interested in learning, and eagerly participate in activities and conversations. Children show good concentration skills, have excellent self-belief in their independence, communicate confidently, and take pride in their own achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458256 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1063296 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the Horfield area of Bristol. She offers care to children on Monday to Thursday, 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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