Childminder EY270521

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2018 22 September 2015

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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 keeps parents informed about their children's achievements and progress, and has good links with other settings that children attend. She works effectively with them to ensure children benefit from a shared approach to their care and learning.  The childminder monitors children's progress regularly and accurately. She identifies any gaps in their development and plans for their next steps in their learning. Children make good progress.  Children are happy and settled. The childminder knows the children, their families and their specific needs very well. Children have trusting and affectionate relationships with the childminder.  The childminder takes children out into the local community, such as on trips to local parks to offer challenge for children on the varied equipment. She supports children to meet with others of their own age at local groups, to help develop their social skills and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently develop children's knowledge and understanding of letters and the sounds that they represent.  The childminder has not fully developed self-evaluation processes to use the views of parents and children in driving improvements in the setting.

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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

 provide consistent support for children to develop their knowledge of letters and the sounds they represent  extend the opportunities for parents and children to become involved in the evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, policies and procedures, children's development records and planning.  The inspector observed the children and the childminder. She evaluated the effectiveness of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account the views of parents by reading their comments in emails and letters.  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 clearly understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She has a secure knowledge of how to safeguard children. The childminder carries out daily checks of her home to ensure that it is safe. She is proactive to ensure her policies and procedures are implemented into her practice and she regularly revises these to reflect current legislation. The childminder uses training to keep her knowledge up to date and her understanding of how to protect children from harm and extreme views. She reflects on her practice, reviews the activities she provides and monitors the progress of children effectively. She links with other childminders and uses the support of the local authority to keep up to date and develop new ideas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's enthusiastic, playful interactions and positive role modelling engage and extend children's learning effectively. Children are inspired to create with sparkly magnetic jewels. The childminder inspires children's creativity and develops their understanding of the world very well. For instance, she likens the shape of the jewels to petals. Children then arrange these to represent flower shapes. The childminder uses probing questions to encourage children to recall the different parts of a flower. Children talk about the stem and leaves. Their interest in flowers continues and the childminder uses other materials to extend children's creative interests and develop their construction skills. For example, children create flower shapes with circular plastic construction pieces. The childminder shows children pictures of sunflowers and they talk about the different colours as they select appropriate pieces and create the flower shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's good manners and behaviour. She encourages children to be increasingly independent and develop their sense of responsibility. For example, she gives them choices and responsibilities. Children learn to take pride in doing things for themselves, such as tidying up and helping prepare their food at mealtimes. The childminder makes effective use of her home to support children's learning. For instance, children develop independence in their play and access a good range of stimulating toys and resources in the childminder's playroom.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident to make choices and lead their own exploration. They are inquisitive and like to try new things. Children develop a good level of independence. Children's language and communication skills are developing very well. For instance, younger children learn new words, they listen well and actively take turns in conversation. They count with confidence, recognise shapes and colours, and make intricate patterns and designs. Children have positive attitudes towards learning. They are developing the necessary skills for the future and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY270521 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1128860 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Ashton, Bristol. She operates from 7.15am to 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, during term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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