Childminder EY491160

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2018 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 builds warm, close attachments and relationships with children and this gives them a strong sense of security. She takes time to get to know them and she spends good quality time supporting them in their activities.  The childminder builds good partnerships with parents from the start. She also links with other settings children attend, to help to provide continuity of care and learning for children. She shares and gains a comprehensive range of information about children and uses this well to plan effective support, linking closely to children's interests and fascinations.  Children make good progress. The childminder closely observes and accurately assesses children's development. She promptly outlines individual next steps in children's learning and plans interesting activities to ensure children acquire the necessary skills they need.  Children behave well. The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's

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This provision is good

sense of responsibility and helps them begin to appreciate the needs of others. For instance, young children help tidy away toys when they are finished playing. They learn to share resources and take turns age appropriately in games with their friends.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed self-evaluation to use the views of parents in driving improvements in the setting.  The childminder does not consistently teach young children about early mathematical concepts related to size and capacity.

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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

 extend the opportunities for parents to become more involved in the evaluation process  help young children to learn more about size and capacity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the suitability checks and qualifications of the childminder, policies and procedures, children's development records and planning.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector took account of parents' written views by reading their comments in messages.  The inspector discussed the childminder's risk assessments and her self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder uses training effectively to keep her knowledge up to date and to protect children from harm and extreme views. She understands how to recognise and report any child protection concerns, to help keep children safe. The childminder monitors the progress children make and evaluates the activities that she provides, to ensure positive outcomes for children. She outlines and implements changes to her provision, such as enhancements to her assessment and planning processes. She links with other local childminders to discuss and share good practice and gain ideas. Parents' comments are very positive. They acknowledge the good progress children have made and the calm and nurturing environment the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets down to the children's level and explores resources alongside children, developing their confidence and motivating them effectively. She supports young children in an age-appropriate way through responsive interactions. For example, as young children focus on farm animals in a book, the childminder helps them recall names and animal noises as she asks them probing questions. She follows their interests well as they play. For instance, she draws a pink pig on the large paper nearby and young children are inspired to make marks too. She flexibly adapts the activities that she plans, linking closely to children's focused fascinations. For example, young children experiment filling various containers. They concentrate closely on picking up pieces of dried pasta or filling a pot with chunky crayons. They then put these into other pots the childminder provides, very effectively continuing to practise their hand-eye coordination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children well, their interests and capabilities. She sets up her home in a stimulating way, to encourage young children's inquisitiveness and motivate them to explore and learn. For example, they confidently toddle about, selecting resources from the low shelves and tubs. They develop their physical skills well as they adjust their movements during ball play or explore transporting items in baskets and trolleys around the childminder's home. The childminder makes good use of her garden and the local community to ensure that children have regular access to outdoor play. She uses local groups to offer children the opportunity to meet other children of their own age and experience different activities and situations.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children learn independence and show positive attitudes towards learning and to new experiences. They develop their social skills well. For instance, they enjoy the company of others their own age, and learn to share their toys. Young children learn to imitate and explore words and sounds and develop their communication. They coordinate their movements well, such as eagerly making marks with chunky crayons or using beaters effectively to make noise on instruments. They gain confidence in their own abilities and acquire a good range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491160 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1030866 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 6 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 and lives in Bristol. She operates all year round from 9am to 5pm on Monday and Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years professional status.

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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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