Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 October 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

 Children build strong attachments to the childminder. She supports their emotional well- being effectively. Children settle happily, and are happy and content in her care.  Children behave well and demonstrate good levels of self-esteem. Children receive praise and encouragement. They learn to share, take turns and develop social skills.  The childminder encourages children to use their home languages. They learn about various cultural celebrations, traditions and the wider world beyond their own family.  The childminder encourages younger children to develop their mathematical skills in daily activities. For example, she counts with children and helps them learn about sizes.  Children make good progress and have positive attitudes towards learning. They engage well in activities, such as singing and playing musical instruments.  Parent partnership is strong. Parents speak highly of the caring childminder and the

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This provision is good

good service she provides. They feel valued and included in their children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Review and improve the opportunities children have to gain a better understanding that print carries meaning  Make greater use of self-evaluation to help precisely identify strengths and any weaknesses, to build on the good practice and provision.

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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

 review and improve the opportunities children have to gain a better understanding that print carries meaning in the environment, particularly for those children who are learning to speak English as an additional language  make greater use of self-evaluation to help precisely identify strengths and areas of development in practice, secure improvements and continually meet requirements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children in the childminder's home.  The inspector discussed the learning that was taking place with the childminder.  The inspector randomly sampled documentation, including the childminder's policies and children's records.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding and administering first aid.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder maintains her skills to work with children. For example, she has completed online courses about child protection. The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children and knows how to raise any concerns about their welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder monitors the progress children make by using information taken from her observations and termly assessments. She has recently explored how she can include more sensory activities for children and tried new activity ideas that children enjoyed. The childminder has effective links with other settings that children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shows a strong commitment to wanting to help children learn and make progress. She plans a wide range of activities and experiences to help them to do so. For example, she teaches children to sing nursery rhymes in each other's home languages. The childminder has a good understanding of children's abilities. She shares regular observations of children's progress with parents, to keep them informed of their achievements. The childminder provides an effective range of planned and free-play activities. For example, children enjoy exploring textures, such as oats. The dedicated childminder successfully identifies what children need to learn next to further their progress. Overall, she helps children to develop good communication and language skills. For example, she gives young children time to communicate. She sensitively responds and comments encouragingly on their play, and maintains their interest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and nurturing environment. Children feel safe and secure. She successfully helps children to manage developmentally appropriate tasks for themselves. For example, children learn self-care skills and independently return plates to the kitchen. The childminder is a good role model. For instance, she promotes children's confidence, independence and health awareness. Children wash their own hands with minimum support and sit together to enjoy healthy meals. She encourages children to share, play together and be respectful. For instance, during colourful tower building, children learn to wait patiently for their turn. Children show awareness of behavioural expectations with guidance from the childminder to further support their already good behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children make good progress from their individual starting points, and gain a broad set of skills in readiness for their next steps in learning and eventual move to school. They develop a positive view of diversity and enjoy learning about a wide range of festivals from their own and other cultures. Children learn to keep safe, for example, on regular walks. They develop good social skills and acquire confidence in their abilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489033 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1015884 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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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 in the Fishponds area of Bristol. She provides care Monday to Friday during term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification.

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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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