Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2017 19 February 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder and her assistant have a superb knowledge of how children learn and develop. They provide a wealth of learning opportunities that captures children's interests fully. Children make substantial progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is an exceptional role model. She is consistent in her expectations of behaviour and children's conduct is excellent. Children respect each other. They are extremely well mannered and know how to share and be kind.  The childminder provides a wealth of opportunities for children to learn about, and respect, the similarities and differences they have with others. She encourages children to take part in celebrations, such as Chinese New Year, and to play a positive part in being a member of their community and the wider world.  Partnerships with parents are excellent. The childminder shares precise information with them about children's achievements and how to continue learning at home.

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This provision is outstanding

Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder and her assistant. They value the extensive care and learning experiences their children receive.  The childminder is extremely committed to improving her already first-rate practice. She evaluates the effectiveness of her practice and uses her expertise to provide support for her assistant. The childminder has addressed the areas of development identified at the last inspection and maintained excellent outcomes for children.

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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 the opportunities for children to gain an even greater understanding of the uses of mathematical ideas as part of their mathematical development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed and discussed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including attendance records; accident, behavioural and incident records; suitability checks; the self-assessment information; children's observation, assessment and planning records; and documentation linked to managing children's progress.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and carers provided on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have an in-depth knowledge of how to report any concerns about children's welfare. Furthermore, they implement stringent safety practices to ensure children are kept safe at all times. The childminder has high aspirations for all children. For example, she carefully scrutinises their progress and plans interventions to help narrow any gaps. The childminder provides exceptional support to her assistant. For example, she cascades her exceptional knowledge to him and makes excellent use of meetings and observations of practice to maintain outstanding outcomes for children. The childminder seeks out regular opportunities to deepen her skills and knowledge. For example, targeted training of changes in child protection legislations has helped her have a thorough understanding of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder has established links with a wide range of

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

other professionals to support continuity in children's care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder undertakes extensive observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses her findings to meticulously plan for their ongoing development. The childminder and her assistant support children's language development exceptionally well. For example, they skilfully question them so they have time to think about the answers and expertly interweave new words, such as 'oven gloves' and 'Perspex'. The childminder is adept at supporting children to be imaginative. For example, together they prepare a tea party, drive trains and feed carrots to their pretend horses. The childminder provides optimal challenges for all children. For example, she teaches children to identify letters and their sounds, and to write their names from an early age. However, at times, the childminder does not recognise opportunities to extend children's mathematical ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children build excellent relationships with the childminder and her assistant, and demonstrate exceptionally high levels of self-esteem. Children develop an extremely positive attitudes towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle. For example, they show excitement as they use the 'talking cooking pot' to identify healthy foods. Children are extremely curious about the natural world. For example, they take part in an extensive range of outings, and learn about nature and wildlife when visiting woodlands and farms.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are exceptionally well prepared for their eventual move on to school. They are incredibly independent, curious and enthusiastic to learn. Children develop an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe. They concentrate deeply as they listen to stories, sing songs and fill in missing sentences from rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 106747 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1088996 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Whitchurch, Bristol. The childminder works with an assistant and operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday.

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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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