Childminder EY454931

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 September 2017 26 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 made improvements to her provision since her last inspection. She has increased the way she shares information with parents and other professionals, to make sure she plans effectively to support children. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder supports children's communication skills well. She models how to take turns in conversation and listen to others. Children talk well and are confident in expressing their views.  The childminder collects good information about what children can do when they start with her. She monitors their ongoing progress well and plans appropriate next steps that meet children's needs and interests well. Children are motivated to learn.  The childminder is a good role model for the children. She offers sensitive interventions and helps children to resolve minor disagreements well. Children show good behaviour.  The childminder undertakes professional development to keep up to date with current

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This provision is good

guidance and to help improve her skills and knowledge.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes overdirects children's play during creative activities rather than letting them follow their own ideas.  The childminder misses opportunities for children to develop independence and self- care skills during routine parts of the day.

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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

 allow children to adapt activities in ways that let them explore and experiment with their own ideas  support children to extend their independence skills further, especially during routine times of the day.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching.  The inspector took account of information in letters and completed questionnaires from parents.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and talked with the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled paperwork, including policies and procedures, observations, assessments and planning, and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses feedback from parents, children and the co-childminder to identify changes and improvements. For example, as children have said they love being outdoors, she is sourcing a cover to go across part of the garden to create an all-weather outdoor play space. She has listened to parents too and has improved her communications with them. For instance, she has introduced 'wow' cards to celebrate when children achieve something. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do in the event of concerns about a child's welfare. She removes hazards from the play spaces and keeps children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder watches children and identifies well what they like to do and how she can help them learn more. For example, when children show an interest in the blocks, she helps them find and balance the different-shaped blocks before they knock them down. She teaches children about colours. For instance, she encourages them to match the coloured cars to the same colour of paint in the tray and praises them when they find the right ones. The childminder supports children's attempts to count. For instance, at snack time they count the pieces of fruit at the start and then work out how many they have left as they eat them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children generally share well, such as when they take turns to hand others the spoons to stir the pasta in the pots. Children express their needs well. For instance, they tell the childminder that they are tired and need a nap. Children learn about staying healthy. The childminder prepares balanced snacks and meals for the children, and talks with them about good food choices. Children have opportunities to mix with others and learn to cope with new situations, such as moving on in their learning. For example, they enjoy visits to local toddler groups to join in play sessions and collect older children from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy at the childminder's home. They readily join in with group activities. For example, they identify different animals and enjoy making the sounds for each one. Children use their imagination well as they make cups of tea in the playhouse and offer them to the childminder. Children are able to find their shoes and coats ready to go outdoors, and they attempt to put them on by themselves. Children show care and concern for others, sharing toys with help from the childminder. Older children are fascinated by the spider using its web silk to come down the wall and they make sure younger children do not hurt it.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454931 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1107840 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Bristol. The childminder operates her service on Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5pm, all year round except for one week at Christmas. She works alongside a co-childminder. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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