Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2017 12 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 is kind and attentive to children's needs. She creates a positive environment, providing consistent support and encouragement. Children flourish and grow in confidence.  The childminder uses professional development opportunities well to enhance her teaching skills. For example, following training about different learning styles, she includes acting and movement into her storytelling to further support children who prefer to learn through physical activities.  The childminder uses ongoing observations and assessments well to monitor children's progress continuously. She provides a wide range of learning experiences that successfully supports children to make good progress in their development.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder gives parents regular updates about their children's progress. She involves them in her planning to support children's development at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not organise indoor resources as effectively as she could to allow children easy access to toys and activities, in order to develop their play ideas further.  The childminder does not consistently share detailed information with other early years settings children attend to plan complementary learning experiences more effectively.

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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

 review the organisation of toys and resources to make it easier for children to choose what they would like to play with, in order to develop their play ideas further  improve partnerships with other settings children attend to provide even greater continuity in children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children interacting with the childminder and assessed the quality of teaching.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures and suitability documents.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.  The inspector talked to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant understand their roles in keeping children safe. They are alert to the signs that could indicate a child is at risk of harm and know the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder monitors her assistant's work closely and supports her well to develop her teaching skills. For example, by sharing information from training with her. The childminder uses self-evaluation successfully and works closely with other professionals to make improvements to her practice. For example, she has undertaken training to support her in planning exciting outdoor learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses her secure understanding of children's interests and stages of development to plan exciting activities that motivate them to learn. For example, she encourages children to count toy train wheels and estimate the size of their engines to develop children's mathematical skills as they play. Children have good opportunities to develop strength in their hands in preparation for early writing. For example, they enjoy finding out what colours emerge when they knead food colouring into dough and they use tools to make patterns. The childminder supports children to develop strong communication skills. For example, she asks children thought- provoking questions and gives them plenty of time to consider their ideas before answering. The childminder uses the local amenities very well. For example, children enjoy using technology during regular visits to a nearby science museum.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well. The childminder encourages them to be kind and respectful towards each other. For example, during activities, she praises older children when they are patient and supportive towards younger children. The childminder effectively maintains a safe environment for children. For example, she provides outdoor shelters and plenty of water so that children can enjoy the hot weather safely. Children have many opportunities to be physically active and learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, children enjoy playing ball games and digging in the sand.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the skills they need to support their future learning. They are sociable and inquisitive learners who take part in activities enthusiastically. For example, they enjoy singing songs. Younger children are delighted to join in with the actions and move their bodies in time with the music. Children develop good independence skills. For example, they cut cherries in half and remove the stones before eating them to keep themselves safe from choking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY339891 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1092830 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Southville, Bristol. She operates for most weeks of the year from 8am to 6pm, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. She works with an assistant who has an early years 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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