Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 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 regularly evaluates her practice. She uses the views of the parents to support her in identifying her strengths and areas for improvement.  The childminder is friendly and kind. She provides a stimulating and welcoming environment for children in which to learn. Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They develop good relationships with the childminder and her family.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder observes and carries out regular assessments, and she provides a good range of activities that motivate children to learn. For example, children are keen to explore letters and the sounds that they represent as they make pirates with the letter 'P'.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder regularly shares information with parents. She keeps them well informed about their child's progress. Parents are happy with the care that their children receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not work in partnership with the other professionals involved in children's care, to create a shared approach to learning.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities that arise to support children's emerging self-help skills.

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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 partnerships with the other professionals involved in children's care, to support children to make the best possible progress in their learning  make the most of opportunities that arise to support children's emerging self-care needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation and children's records.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector read written statements from parents and took their views into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder recognises the importance of keeping her skills and knowledge up to date and relevant. She attends training and carries out research to develop her ideas and practice. For example, recent training on planning has influenced how the childminder plans activities based on children's interests. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of this area up to date. She has a good understanding of how to recognise when a child is at risk and what procedures she should follow if she has any concerns. The childminder follows good procedures to keep children safe. For instance, she carries out risk assessments and she talks to children about dangers, helping them to stay safe as they play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She works well with parents to gain an understanding of children's needs and interests. The childminder is skilled at capturing children's imaginations and engaging them in learning. For example, children excitedly sit in their cardboard pirate ships to listen to stories as they pretend that they are at sea. Children develop their creative skills well. For instance, they explore how colours change when they mix paint and investigate what happens when they paint on different materials. Children acquire a love of books, they concentrate well and enjoy using their early reading skills to make up their own stories using the pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy snacks and children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. The childminder acts as a positive role model, such as through drinking water and pointing out its benefits. Children copy, telling her that they like 'healthy water' as they help themselves to their drinks. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about the lives of people with backgrounds different to their own. For example, they go on outings in the community and attend groups to socialise with other children and adults.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school. Older children gain a good mathematical understanding. For example, they explore measurement and quantity as they fill their buckets with heavy sand. Younger children develop good physical abilities. For instance, the youngest children enjoy following bubbles around the garden as they try to catch them. All children develop good language and communication skills, including those learning English as an additional language.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499250 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1050692 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 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 with Ofsted in 2016. She lives in Bristol and provides care for children from 8.30am until 4.30pm on Monday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder is a qualified teacher.

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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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