Childminder EY383927

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 2017 3 March 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 uses her secure knowledge of how children learn and her assessments of children's abilities to plan a variety of activities that supports their development well. She shares her assessments and planning with parents to provide continuity in children's learning and development.  The childminder continues to develop her teaching skills to maintain good outcomes for children. For example, she uses her training in communication and language very well to help children to develop strong speaking and listening skills.  Children behave very well and develop good social skills. The childminder teaches children to be considerate of other people's feelings and needs. For example, she helps children to understand why they should take turns with favourite toys.  The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to be physically active and lead healthy lifestyles. For example, children regularly take part in exciting and

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This provision is good

educational activities in local woodlands.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently gather detailed information from parents about what children already know and can do, to support her in planning more effectively from the outset.  There are few opportunities for children to learn about diversity in cultures and the differences between their lives and those of other people.

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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

 gather more detailed information from all parents about what their children already know and can do to inform initial planning even more precisely  provide more opportunities for children to learn about diversity and the differences between their lives and those of others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities and assessed the quality of the childminder's teaching.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation, her policies and children's records.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities in safeguarding children's welfare. She has a secure understanding of how to identify and manage child protection concerns. The childminder reflects on her practice thoroughly and makes improvements to enhance the care and learning experiences she provides for children. For example, the childminder has worked closely with other professionals to develop her assessment systems to enable her to monitor children's progress more closely. The childminder has developed effective partnerships with other early years settings attended by minded children to ensure a consistent approach to their care and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder adapts learning experiences very well to meet children's individual learning needs. For example, during story time, older children enjoy thinking of words beginning with the same letter sounds and the childminder teaches younger children words to extend their growing vocabulary. The childminder interacts with children effectively during activities to extend their learning. For example, she supported their developing literacy skills well by encouraging them to write down her order during a café role-play activity. The childminder provides a wide range of resources that sparks children's imaginations and enables them to make choices in their play. For example, children enjoyed investigating the footprints left by different toy animals in play dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is consistently caring, kind and calm in her approach. She supports children well to develop high levels of confidence and independence; for example, through using plenty of praise and encouragement. All children are content and they enjoy the comfort gained from snuggling up with the childminder during story times. The childminder meets children's care needs well. For example, she uses regular conversations and a daily diary to communicate with parents to provide continuity in children's routines. Children learn how to keep themselves safe from harm. For example, the childminder teaches them to use scissors safely. Children have many opportunities to socialise with large groups of children, such as during visits to childminding groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and develop strong skills that prepare them well for school. They are confident learners who like to use their imaginations to set their own challenges. For example, children have fun walking around a course while balancing beanbags on their heads. Children develop strong mathematical skills. For example, children enjoy learning about numerals and addition as they use an electronic till.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383927 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1093635 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Horfield, Bristol. Childminding takes place between 7.45am and 4.45pm, from Monday to Thursday, during term time only. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged three and four years.

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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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