Childminder EY500605

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 May 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 accurately evaluates her practice. She uses feedback from the children and their parents to reflect on the service that she is providing. The childminder is keen to develop and make changes that benefit the children. For instance, she has recently made changes to her planning, to include children's input.  Children develop good relationships with the childminder, her family and the other children in the setting. Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She uses children's interests effectively to provide a wide range of interesting and exciting activities to promote further learning.  Partnerships with parents are well established and help the childminder to meet children's needs. Parents are very happy with the care that their children receive.  Children develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. The

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This provision is good

childminder involves children in managing risks that they experience. For example, they learn road safety as they walk back from school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities that arise to support children to manage age-appropriate tasks independently.  The childminder does not consistently use her partnerships with the children's teachers effectively, to share information and further support children's development.

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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

 make the best use of the opportunities that arise to support children's developing independence  strengthen partnerships with the younger children's teachers, to create a shared approach to their development.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder places a high emphasis on keeping children safe. She supervises children well and uses her risk assessments effectively. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She recognises how to identify when a child might be at risk of harm and she fully understands the local procedures to report any concerns she has. The childminder is aware of the importance of keeping her skills and knowledge up to date and relevant. For example, she takes part in regular safeguarding training and researches information to support the children in her care. She has recently been researching how to support boys with their learning, as she recognises their different learning needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment for children. She encourages them to make their own choices in their play. On arrival, children quickly engage in the activities provided. The childminder uses her experience of supporting children's learning to motivate them to be involved. She skilfully supports children's language and communication skills, such as through involving them in making choices and encouraging them to share their thoughts and ideas. For example, children excitedly talk to their partners as they try to think of answers during their group quiz. Children enjoy the walk home from school and the childminder uses the time well to encourage children to explore the natural environment. For example, they watch the sunbeams from the hill and explore which birds are nesting in the trees.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

All children behave well. They listen to the childminder and demonstrate a good understanding of the boundaries and routines that are in place. Children are kind and considerate. They share the resources well and happily include their peers in their play. The childminder uses effective methods to support the children to feel secure in her setting. For example, older children are 'buddies' to the younger ones, which helps to raise their confidence in group situations. Children gain a good understanding of what it is to be healthy. For instance, they have time for physical play and the childminder encourages them to have a drink when they get hot and explains why this is important. The childminder helps children to develop positive attitudes towards people from backgrounds different to their own. She plans opportunities for children to take part in community events. For example, children contribute towards designing the window display for the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

local charity shop and enjoy cultural activities and topics.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500605 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1053042 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Bristol. The childminder provides care for children after school hours, from 3.20pm until 6pm from Monday to Friday, during term time only.

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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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