Childminder 106532

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2017 8 May 2015

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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 makes excellent evaluations and listens carefully to parents' and children's views to help target improvements. For example, she re-organised the way she stores toys to make them readily accessible to the children. Children choose what they want to play with, explore the environment and readily join in activities.  The childminder supports young children's understanding of good hygiene practices extremely well. For example, they ask to use the toilet and know why it is important to wash their hands afterwards.  The childminder monitors children's progress well and has good partnerships with parents. For instance, she has introduced online systems for sharing information about what children need to learn next. Children benefit from extended and consistent learning opportunities at home and in the setting.  The childminder communicates well with the children. She makes sure all children can

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This provision is good

contribute to conversations, such as through asking questions or using signs to help them express ideas and thoughts.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not encourage children to persevere at helping to care for the play environment.  The childminder misses chances to extend children's exploration of technology to develop their skills 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

 support children to take more responsibility for helping to care for the play environment  extend opportunities for children to explore and use technology to support their knowledge and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the teaching indoors and outdoors.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through written testimonials read at the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of paperwork, including copies of children's learning and development online files, risk assessments, complaints, child protection, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has high expectations and seeks to continually improve her provision. She uses professional development opportunities to develop her practice. For example, she is completing a national qualification to improve her management and teaching skills. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has updated her knowledge on promoting children's welfare. She recognises when children may need extra help. She knows how to act to support children and keep them safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments about children's learning. She provides stimulating activities to encourage their exploration and play. For example, children experiment with pushing toy cars across the floor. The childminder encourages children's interest in books and stories. For instance, she asks them to find where the monster has hidden on the page and copy words. The childminder helps children to solve problems. For example, she encourages children to try different tools to try to get the pretend nails out of the plastic block. The childminder encourages children's curiosity. For instance, as they investigate picture cards, she shows them how they move apart to reveal words and sentences. Then she helps them 'read' the words, using the pictures as clues. She uses different ways to teach them colours, such as picking out different colours of marbles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps the children to manage physical tasks. For example, she encourages children to use knives and forks to eat their lunch. The childminder teaches children to stay safe. For instance, she asks them to hold onto the buggy to cross the road and asks them to see if cars are coming. Children show pride in their achievements. For example, they are keen to tell the childminder that they can recognise the first letter of a word. The childminder helps children learn about the wider world. For instance, she takes them on outings to local parks, the museum, library and woods. She also teaches them about similarities and differences, such as through sharing celebrations from around the world and using children's home languages.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen to share and talk about their interests. For example, they eagerly retell favourite scenes from films. Then they explain the correct way to make a 'spider web' come out of their hands. Children play well together and gain many skills for their future learning. For example, they take turns putting blocks onto the tower and squeal in delight when it topples over. Children learn to cope with change and moving on. For instance, they go on visits to the playgroup and collect older children from school and playgroup.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 106532 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1088991 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in St Anne's, Bristol. The childminder offers care from 7.45am to 6pm on Monday to Friday all year round. She has a suitable childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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