Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder observes and assesses children's learning and development very well. She plans for their next stages in their learning effectively. Children make good progress in their learning from their individual starting points.  Excellent settling-in processes help children cope well with separation from their parents. The childminder is extremely caring and respectful and children develop excellent relationships with her.  The home is set out in a child-centred and stimulating way, with an excellent range of high-quality toys and resources. The childminder stores resources well, enabling children easy access to help them make their own choices of what they would like to play with.  The childminder fosters good partnerships with parents and carers, effectively communicating with them regarding their children's progress and achievements. She encourages parents to support and build on their child's learning at home. Parents'

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This provision is good

comments are very positive about the childminder and the care she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not recognise when she delays starting younger children's planned activities due to older children choosing what happens next instead.  The childminder does not always include the youngest children in activities that help to support their developing independence skills further, such as during the preparation of food for mealtimes.

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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

 develop strategies to help recognise when some children are directing play and delaying the start of younger children's activities  consider ways to fully support younger children's growing independence skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked and discussed evidence of the suitability of all adults living or working on the premises, and checked the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers from the information gathered by the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, safeguarding procedures and the childminder's other written policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She is clear about the indicators that may alert her to any concerns about a child. She is confident about the procedures to follow should she have any child protection concerns. The childminder has a very good awareness of the importance of monitoring children's non-attendance. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder recognises the importance of keeping her knowledge and training updated. She stated that forest school training, since her registration, has helped her develop her outside play area. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice, which consistently identifies areas for further development. She ensures that ongoing quality improvements are identified and addressed quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding about how children learn. She motivates and encourages children as they take part in activities. For example, when children take part in craft activities, they confidently choose what they would like to use, such as stickers, buttons, shapes, and glue sticks and the colour of paper they would like. The childminder supports children's language skills as they interact. She asks questions to help children think and solve problems. The childminder models new words and repeats words younger children say to help them recognise the correct way to say the word.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder supports children expertly with their emotional development. New children settle extremely quickly into the childminder's home. They demonstrate they feel safe, secure, and happy in her company. The childminder supports children extremely well in their understanding of taking turns and sharing. Children are well behaved and are aware of behavioural expectations. They respond well to the positive language and encouragement the childminder offers that support their growing self-esteem. Older children relish opportunities to be independent, they take an active part in preparation of meals, such as cutting up fruit for snacks, and making wraps for lunch. They choose the fruit, talking about what it looks, smells, and tastes like. Children understand the importance of good personal hygiene practices and remember to wash their hands before eating with no reminders from the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain good mathematical awareness. They confidently count and they recognise shapes and colours as they play. They enjoy books and developing their early literacy skills. Children enjoy taking part in craft activities that support their physical skills. They enjoy role play as they undress, wash, and dress their dolls, supporting their understanding of the world around them. Children develop the skills that support them with their future learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495060 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1031103 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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. She lives in Bristol. The home is accessed up five steps. The childminder's core hours of work are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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