Childminder EY381431

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 April 2018 12 November 2014

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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

 A thoroughly inviting and well-resourced learning environment encourages children to be actively involved in their learning. The childminder uses her training well to provide varied play experiences. She supports children's developing interests and accurately identifies their next steps in learning.  The childminder tracks children's progress effectively. She monitors any gaps in learning and takes appropriate steps to help children catch up. The childminder works well in partnership with parents to ensure continuity between home and the setting. All children make good progress from their individual starting points.  The childminder knows children well and supports their emotional well-being effectively, especially as they settle. She works closely with parents to ensure she meets children's individual care needs successfully.  The childminder reflects on her practice effectively. She attends training, has

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This provision is good

professional conversations and carries out research to improve her practice and future outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not help children to take responsibility for the environment and to assess potential risks to keep themselves and others safe.  The childminder does not consistently give children enough time to think critically and solve problems independently.

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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

 encourage children to follow routines to help them to take responsibility for their environment and to assess potential risks to keep themselves and others safe  develop further opportunities to help children to think critically and solve problems for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interactions as children played inside.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements and how she evaluates her provision.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's assessment records, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements robust policies and procedures to ensure she protects children from harm. For example, she requests photographs of those adults who are authorised to collect children or asks to meet them during the settling-in period. The childminder knows the local safeguarding procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder has made improvements since the last inspection, particularly to extend children's learning experiences in the outdoor environment. For example, she has provided resources, such as guttering and tubing, to support children's creativity and imagination.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps children to become good communicators. For example, she listens and responds well to babies' babbles and repeats sentences sensitively for older children to hear correct pronunciation. Older children confidently talk about what they are doing, such as describing how they need a 'large bit of paint' to put on the sponge to make a flower print. The childminder helps children to learn mathematical skills. For example, she models counting the pegs and helps children to create patterns. Children develop good hand-to-eye coordination as they match pegs to the holes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident in their abilities. For example, they initiate songs, such as 'Incey Wincey Spider', and express a preference to sing on their own. The childminder reassures children well. For example, she explains to children that it is acceptable to have messy hands and that they can easily wipe them on their painting T-shirt and continue their exploration. Babies and young children sleep according to their needs and routines. The childminder knows individual signs of tiredness. She reassures children and explains that she will change nappies first before comforting them to sleep. Older children are helpful and show interest in their younger friends, such as offering babies toys to distract them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills that support them for their future learning and eventual move to school. Children develop good physical skills. For example, older children learn which tools will help them in their chosen task, such as to fix the train track. Babies gain confidence to explore the environment. For instance, they use the support of the childminder as they strengthen their leg and stomach muscles to become more mobile. Children gain independence, such as peeling their fruit and washing their hands. Young children show interest in how things work. For example, babies understand that their movements cause the music to play on an interactive toy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381431 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1071054 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Whitchurch, Bristol. The childminding service operates daily throughout the year. The childminder has an early years 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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