Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has implemented effective ways to monitor children's progress, to highlight any gaps in learning and target teaching precisely. She uses the information to evaluate her service and make improvements to the activities she provides for children.  The childminder involves parents in their children's learning. For example, she encourages parents to assess children's abilities at home and share this with her. Parents are kept informed of children's progress, such as by receiving tracking reports.  Children form very strong relationships with the childminder. New children and babies settle in quickly. The childminder gets to know children's interests and routines effectively to support their emotional well-being. For example, the childminder recognises that children enjoy music so she provides musical instruments and sings nursery rhymes to them.  Children, including those who have special educational needs, make good progress

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This provision is good

from their starting points. The childminder supports children for the next stages in their learning, including their eventual move on to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children who learn best outside have limited opportunities to explore all areas of learning as part of their all-round development.  At times, the childminder does not encourage children to think for themselves and express their views and ideas.

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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

 increase opportunities for children who prefer to learn outside to explore all areas of learning  develop ways to help children to think for themselves and express their thoughts and opinions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and held a discussion about children's learning.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interactions.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures, and evidence of self-evaluation.  The inspector observed and interacted with the children, in the inside and outside environment.  The inspector reviewed feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder can identify the signs that would cause concern about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is dedicated to increasing her knowledge to understand new ways to fully support children. For example, she has attended training about how to challenge and develop toddlers' learning. The childminder works effectively with other professionals to offer consistency for children, following recommendations to support fully children's progress. The childminder encourages parents to provide feedback about the service she offers, such as through completion of questionnaires, and then she responds to their suggestions.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder communicates well with children of all ages. She encourages babies to babble and models new language for children to learn. The childminder is skilled at extending activities, such as by introducing water-squirt toys to children's water play to encourage them to explore and experiment. The childminder provides a wide variety of activities to challenge and engage children. For example, children enjoy threading pasta shapes onto spaghetti to support their physical development. The childminder supports children who are learning English as an additional language, including using dual-language books, repetition and gestures to help them learn words in English. The childminder encourages children to be respectful of different cultures and religions. For example, children, including young babies, learn about celebrations, and enjoy exploring the different textures in 'touch and feel' festival books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

New children gain confidence quickly and build strong friendships with other children. Children behave well and the childminder supports children effectively to understand behavioural expectations. The childminder offers warm and nurturing interactions with children, and babies express their delight when playing with her. The childminder encourages children to be independent in their care practices and supports children and parents with toilet training. The childminder offers healthy and freshly prepared meals, which cater to children's dietary requirements. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. For example, children watched videos of fireworks before bonfire night to prepare them for the noise they would hear.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and motivated learners. They gain independence skills in preparation for school. Babies develop communication skills and learn new words rapidly. Older children learn key skills, such as letter formation and mathematical concepts, to help their future learning. Children who speak English as an additional language develop language skills quickly and enjoy a variety of songs with actions to support their understanding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493219 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1025916 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 4

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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. The childminder operates in Bristol and offers her service from 8am to 5.30pm on Tuesday to Thursday, all year round.

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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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