Childminder EY484395

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 September 2017 Not applicable

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children enjoy learning. The childminder uses her good teaching skills to support children's development as they take part in the wide variety of planned activities. She uses observations and assessments to help her to monitor children's progress closely.  Children develop excellent social skills. The childminder is exceptionally skilled at teaching children to understand and respect each other's feelings. Older children become very kind and supportive towards the younger ones.  The childminder successfully supports children's communication and language development. For example, children have fun joining in with the childminder to pronounce new words and sounds.  The childminder undertakes regular training to develop her professional knowledge and skills. For example, she has researched child development to help her to support children better in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gain detailed information from parents about their children's developmental levels when they first start attending, to support her in planning more effectively from the outset.  The childminder does not consistently evaluate her practice as precisely as possible, to help her to focus more sharply on supporting children to achieve the best possible outcomes.

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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 parents about what their children know and can do when they first start attending, to fully inform initial planning  develop self-evaluation processes to identify more precisely how to enhance the provision and help children to make the best possible progress in their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and assessed the impact of the childminder's teaching on children's learning and development.  The inspector held regular discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, children's records and the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector assessed the safety of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in keeping children safe from harm. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder uses professional development opportunities effectively, such as training and working with other professionals to develop her good skills and knowledge of the requirements. The childminder monitors children's development effectively to identify where children may need additional support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities that interest all of the children. She uses her knowledge of children's individual abilities well to introduce challenges to support their development. For example, younger children develop strength in their hands by moulding and rolling clay, while older children use tools to carve detailed features and patterns. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to practise their drawing and early writing skills. Children take great pride in their sketchbooks. They enjoy practising new drawing skills and talking about their previous work. The childminder makes good use of the local environment. For example, she takes children on regular visits to woodlands, where children learn new skills and socialise with others. The childminder shares her regular assessments with parents to keep them well informed of their children's progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder creates a superbly supportive and nurturing environment for children where they are happy and grow in confidence. She is highly responsive to children's emotional and physical needs, and children quickly form strong bonds with her. Children behave extremely well. The childminder has many strong skills and qualities, such as patience and kindness, which makes her an excellent role model for children. She provides many inspiring opportunities for children to find out about diversity and to develop their understanding about the lives of others. For example, they look at artwork from other countries and discuss what they can see. The childminder supports children to lead healthy lifestyles very well. Children benefit from nutritious home-cooked meals and daily fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They develop the knowledge and skills they need to help them to make a successful start to the next stages of their education. Children are highly motivated to take part in activities. They concentrate well and have the confidence to use their imagination and make their own choices. For example, some children chose to make caterpillars out of clay, while others chose to make bowls to take home. Children demonstrate high levels of independence. For example, even the youngest children use cutlery to feed themselves and they all help to clear the table after meals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484395 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1073598 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Easton, Bristol. Childminding takes place between 9am and 5pm on Mondays and Fridays, for most weeks of 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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Telephone number

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