Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 July 2017 10 January 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 worked hard since her last inspection to improve her practice. She successfully tracks children's progress through accurate observation, planning and assessment. Children make good progress from their individual starting points.  The childminder supports children's learning and development well. She identifies areas in their learning and development where they may require support. The childminder plans and shares with parents to develop these areas and build on children's skills.  Children enjoy their time with the childminder. She provides a warm welcome and a family environment. The childminder uses a good variety of resources to support children's independence skills. For example, children thread cards and use a board that includes shoelaces and buttons to practise with different fastenings.  The childminder makes everyday routines enjoyable and engaging. For example, after

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This provision is good

lunch young children enjoy using coloured crayons as older children draw, identify patterns and take time to practice writing their name.  The childminder is a good role model for children. For example, she helps them to learn good manners and social skills as they share pieces to make puzzles with their friends.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to enable the youngest children to freely choose from the range of resources available to further encourage their independence.  The childminder does not routinely seek the views of parents and children to help her review the quality of her practice and identify areas to improve.

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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 opportunities for children to make independent choices in their play and learning  enhance the self-evaluation process and involve parents and children in identifying where aspects of the setting can be improved.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, confirmation of the childminder's suitability checks, policies and procedures.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times and talked to children.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas available for children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident in identifying the signs and symptoms of abuse that would raise a concern and knows whom to contact. She keeps her knowledge current and shares practice with other childminders, to help her maintain a good level of understanding about her role. The childminder uses effective risk assessments and policies to promote children's safety and welfare. She regularly risk assesses the environment to ensure that it is safe and secure. She teaches children about fire safety and they take part in emergency evacuation practices. She also conducts risk assessments when on outings to further minimise risk. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to promote children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and provides toys that she knows will interest them. This helps to engage and excite children in their play and learning. Following recent training, the childminder models language well. For example, she successfully introduces new vocabulary in stories. She questions children to check their understanding, giving them time to answer and process their response. Children delight in retelling extracts from their favourite stories. The childminder builds strong relationships with parents, for example, they share strategies to support children at home. This also helps to support consistency in children's care and learning. Children have opportunities to learn about local and wider communities, people and cultures in society. For example, they go on regular outings to local parks, attractions, events and children's social groups.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise as they learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they enjoy yoga and visiting local play parks. Children choose their fruit and the colour of their plate. They happily talk about their favourite fruits to eat, as they independently peel bananas and share tangerines. The childminder supports children's emotional development well. She offers them warm and frequent praise, to support their self-esteem. The childminder encourages good behaviour and children behave well. For example, she models how to take turns when playing with wind-up toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn a variety of key skills that will support them as they move on to school. They are interested and motivated learners and explore the varied toys in the playroom. They are keen to join in and show high levels of self-esteem. They develop good social skills. For example, they can follow instructions, use good manners, and communicate well with their peers and the adults who care for them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449713 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1107825 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 10 January 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. The childminding service operates on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday throughout the year. The childminder receives funding for early education for three-year-old children. She holds an early years qualification at level 6.

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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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