Childminder EY474623

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 good improvements since his last inspection. He has reviewed the way he monitors children's achievements. He makes accurate assessments of their learning and plans appropriate next steps for their development. Children make good progress.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. He seeks their views about the provision and shares information about children's learning well. Parents comment that they feel involved in their children's learning and receive ideas for how to help them at home.  The childminder provides welcoming environments for the children. Children have plenty of accessible play materials and are confident to make choices about their play.  The childminder helps children feel safe and secure. He offers support and comfort in new situations. Children cope well with changes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses chances that arise to extend children's learning about shape, size and colour when they engage in different activities.  The childminder does not consistently make the best use of opportunities to extend children's understanding of the importance of healthy food choices and good personal hygiene.

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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

 make better use of opportunities to enhance children's recognition and understanding of concepts such as shape, size and colour to support their mathematical development  improve the consistency of messages for children about staying healthy.

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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 co-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 reflects well on his provision and makes changes and improvements to help children's learning. For example, he has put rugs on the wooden floors indoors to reduce the noise of toys falling so children can hear and concentrate better. He has also introduced monthly newsletters to extend the way he shares information with parents about events and activities. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Using information from recent courses on keeping vulnerable children safe, the childminder has updated his knowledge and amended policies, which he has shared with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information about what children can do from the start and uses ongoing assessments to plan activities that meet their needs and interests well. For instance, he encourages children to be creative by adding toy cars and lorries to painting activities as he knows they love playing with the vehicles. The childminder encourages children to use their imagination. For example, as he reads the story he asks them questions about what they can see and what they think might happen next. The childminder supports children's communication well. For example, he talks with them about what they are doing, asks questions and extends their vocabulary through offering new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder acts as a good role model and offers support when children have disagreements over toys, such as helping them to take turns using the big toy lorry in the paint. All children learn very well about diversity and take part in exciting outings. For example, they visit local groups to socialise with different children. Children also join in story time at the library, visit the pet shop to see how to care for the animals and visit the park where they can practise climbing and managing risks. The childminder helps children care for the environment. For example, he encourages them to put the toys away when they have finished playing and praises them for helping.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy being with the childminder. They eagerly join in with favourite rhymes about sleeping rabbits and crocodiles, anticipating well when they have to jump up. Others love choosing the things that happen on the bus and follow actions well, laughing as they pretend the bus goes really fast. Children explore different items in baskets. They experiment with banging metal spoons and pots and listening to the sounds, or let pasta drop on the floor and say 'uh oh'. Outdoors children enjoy kicking and catching balls, smiling proudly as the childminder praises their efforts. Children are prepared well for their future learning, including pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474623 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1107884 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 4 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 2014. He lives in Bristol. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5pm all year round, with one week off at Christmas. He works alongside a co-childminder. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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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