Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 January 2018 Not applicable

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 Overall, the childminder and her assistants plan activities that suit the individual children's needs and match what they need to learn next. This motivates children well.  The childminder continually reflects on her provision to identify strengths and areas to develop. This helps her make continuous improvements.  The childminder and her assistants are kind to children and nurture them well. They form strong attachments with the children, helping them settle in very quickly, to help support children's emotional well-being.  The childminder provides a stimulating environment, with well-organised play areas and resources on offer, to help children develop a good range of skills in all areas of learning.  The childminder and her assistants effectively promote children's language development, including for those who speak English as an additional language. This helps them learn good communication skills in preparation for school.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistants do not take all opportunities to build on their strong relationships with parents, to engage them further in encouraging their children's learning at home.  During some changes in routine, the children find it more difficult to make choices in play and remain focused on their learning.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop more highly successful strategies to encourage further parental input in children's learning at home  improve changes in routine to help children make more choices about what they would like to do and focus on what they are learning.

p.2

Inspection activities

 Discussions took place with the childminder and her assistants at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and the childminder's and assistants' interactions with children in all areas of the home.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records, and checked documents to confirm the suitability of the childminder, her assistants and the other adult household members.  The inspector took account of the views of children, staff and parents spoken to on the day of the inspection. The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation with her.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training updates and is a good role model for her assistants. Effective procedures are in place to manage any concerns they may have about the welfare of a child in their care. The childminder supervises her assistants well. She ensures they keep their knowledge of her procedures up to date and encourages them to attend relevant training to improve their skills. The childminder continues her professional development. She uses regular training to expand her knowledge and continually improve her teaching and experiences for children. Assessments of children's progress are used well to monitor children's successes and identify any gaps in learning. This helps children make good progress in all areas of learning.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and tracks children's ongoing development. She is aware of all children's next stages in learning and regularly shares her assessments with parents. The childminder and her assistants reflect on the activities they provide to ensure they are challenging and enjoyable. Children are eager to engage in play activities, such as exploring dough with a range of tools and materials. Children are encouraged to participate in song time and join in with actions and movements to help develop their language and physical skills. The quality of teaching from the childminder and her assistants is consistently good. They use a range of effective strategies to support and motivate children. For example, they interact with children enthusiastically and in a positive manner, to help children learn.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well. The childminder and her assistants' positive approach to behaviour management helps children learn appropriate boundaries and expectations. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's health and well-being. For example, she encourages healthy eating and provides daily opportunities for children to be outdoors. The childminder obtains very good information from parents about children when they first start, to encourage continuity of care. For example, she learns about children's individual care needs and routines and follows what parents do at home. Children respond well to the childminder and her assistants. They enjoy their company and often invite them to join in their play.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress, including those who speak English as an additional language. They gain a good range of skills ready for their eventual moves to school. For example, they demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and explore freely and independently. They develop good levels of confidence and a good understanding of, and respect for, others. Children are friendly towards one another and this helps them to make friends, play together positively and take turns.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY494720 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1030364 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the Bedminster area of Bristol. The childminder works with two assistants. She has a qualification in home-based childcare. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm all year round, with the exception of two weeks' personal holiday in the summer and two weeks at Christmas. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education to children aged three and four years.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5