Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2017 13 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 has developed good relationships with the parents and keeps them well informed about their children's day. For example, she sends them photographs on a regular basis so that they can see what experiences their children are having during their time in her care.  The childminder is a good role model to children, she is calm and kind. She helps the children to feel secure in her care and they form strong attachments to her. Children are settled and happy.  The childminder understands the children's needs and interests well. She provides activities and resources to help them to make good progress in their learning. For example, she provided the children with opportunities to use their senses while they played with jelly.  Very young children develop good physical skills. For example, they enjoy posting the shapes in the shape sorters and pushing cars across the room.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always given opportunities to learn to be independent at managing their own needs.  The childminder evaluates her setting. However, she does not actively seek feedback from the parents to support her in making a more precise evaluation.

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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 encouragement to be independent at managing their own needs, particularly focusing on sleep time  offer parents more opportunities to become involved in the self-evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation and children's records.  The inspector read written statements from parents and took into account their views.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge the local procedures that she should follow if she had concerns about a child's welfare. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Parents are happy with the care that their children receive. They state how well the childminder has supported their children to settle into her environment. The childminder works closely with other local professionals to share ideas and information. She evaluates her practice and regularly develops her skills. For example, she recently attended a course to learn ideas to support children's language and communication skills. This has helped her to reflect on her interactions with the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She allows them time to play alone but also recognises when to intervene to extend their learning. For example, she uses children's interest in shapes to introduce mathematics in to their play. The childminder makes regular observations of the children. She uses these to assess their progress. The childminder regularly evaluates the activities she provides, to plan for children's next steps in learning. For example, she uses children's interest in exploring their senses to introduce paint. This encourages them to make marks in preparation for early writing. The childminder uses her partnerships with parents to support the children with their learning at home. Parents share their children's achievements with the childminder to enable her to have a clearer understanding of their capabilities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well, even the young children listen to the childminder and follow her instructions. The childminder takes the children out to explore their surroundings, including visits to toddler groups and attending music sessions. This gives the children wider experiences and opportunities to socialise and play with others. The childminder understands the importance of children's routines. She responds well to their clues and meets their needs effectively. For example, she quickly notices and responds when the younger children are beginning to get hungry and when they need to sleep. The childminder works closely with parents to support children's emotional needs. For example, she uses music provided by parents to help the children to feel secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are interested and motivated to learn. Even younger children stay involved in play for long periods. Young children gain good communication skills. They babble and try to copy sounds that the childminder makes during play. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY266840 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1091761 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Shirehampton, Bristol. The childminding service operates on Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6.30pm, throughout the year.

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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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