Childminder EY314323

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2017 2 February 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

 Children are very happy and settle well with the childminder. They are confident within the welcoming home and are keen to try new activities.  Partnerships with parents are effective with regard to exchanging information, to ensure continuity of care for children. Parents share positive views about the service that the childminder provides.  The childminder regularly reviews her provision to help her recognise ways she can develop her practice further, to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's interests and learning needs. She provides a broad range of enjoyable activities that helps children gain new skills and build on existing ones. For example, children enjoy a trip to the local airport to learn about aeroplanes.  Children make good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder accurately monitors the progress children make. She identifies any gaps in learning, to provide

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage all parents to be involved in sharing what they know about their children's ongoing achievements at home.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to reinforce children's understanding of healthy lifestyles 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

 build on the already strong partnerships with parents and involve them in contributing to the assessment process, to inform planning to help move children forward in their learning  make the most of opportunities to support children's understanding of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in the various play areas, including in the garden.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed a selection of documents, including policies and children's development records.  The inspector took account of the written views provided by parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Children experience a homely environment in which they are nurtured. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her safeguarding training and knows how to report any cause for concern to the relevant professionals. She implements a good range of policies and procedures that underpins her good provision and helps keep children safe. She completes a daily check of her home to help to make sure it is safe for children. The childminder meets with a group of childminders to share good practice and new ideas. The childminder regularly evaluates the effectiveness of her practice. She seeks the views of children and parents as she encourages them to complete questionnaires to help her identify areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She knows the children well, which enables her to support their learning at their individual stage of development. The childminder skilfully extends children's language development. For example, she encourages plenty of conversation with children about their interests and models language well to help younger children extend their vocabulary. Children cooperate well together and their behaviour is good; they share and take turns with little support from the childminder. The childminder links well with other early years settings. She shares information and assessments to ensure continuity of care. This supports children's learning and development, and helps them to make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have high levels of confidence and they are encouraged to be independent; they enjoy carrying out small tasks. For example, they help to get the chairs and table ready for snack and lunchtime. Children develop positive social skills. They form friendships with other children, such as during regular visits to local childminder groups. Children enjoy daily trips within the local community with the childminder and learn about the world around them. For example, they visit parks, the library, ride on the bus and visit local attractions. They benefit from plenty of physical exercise and develop good physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are interested and enthusiastic learners who are well prepared for their future learning, such as starting nursery or school. Children learn to concentrate and maintain their interest in activities effectively. For example, young children were highly engaged during a water activity. They developed their mathematical skills as they enjoyed filling and emptying containers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY314323 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1092469 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Bristol. The childminder offers her service four days a week from 7.30am to 5.30pm. She operates all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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