Childminder 106774

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2018 7 July 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 experienced childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She responds well to their individual needs.  The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment where children can safely explore and become independent in their play.  The childminder is caring and affectionate. Children are happy and settled. They have formed close bonds with the childminder. This helps to support their emotional well- being.  The childminder regularly reviews children's development to check that they are making good progress and plans effectively for their next steps in learning.  Children behave very well. They learn to share, take turns and have good manners. The childminder gives children clear, consistent guidance and gentle reminders about her expectations for their behaviour.  The childminder establishes good relationships with parents from the start. She keeps

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This provision is good

them well informed about their child's day, including their progress and achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's professional development is not yet specifically focused on raising the quality of her teaching to an outstanding level.  The childminder does not consistently make the best use of daily opportunities to help children to learn about healthy lifestyles.

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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

 build on plans for professional development to precisely identify ways to help raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level  provide even more opportunities for children to learn about the importance of healthy eating and exercise.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the course of the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken with on the day and through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She ensures that all areas of her home are maintained to a very good standard of safety and cleanliness. The childminder is alert to the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She understands the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. The childminder is ambitious and has high expectations for what children can achieve. She implements a range of policies and procedures to underpin her good practice. The childminder reflects on her practice and attends mandatary training. She is aware of what she does well and has identified some areas she would like to develop. Parents' comments are positive. They are very happy with the care and education their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities that builds on children's interests and skills. She talks to the children about what they are doing, which helps them to make links between words and actions. Children are focused and show high levels of concentration as they make marks with coloured pencils and large chalks. They use their imagination as they play with the dolls and pushchair. The childminder helps children to gain new skills. For example, children carefully fill pots with soil and decide which flower to plant. They extend their own learning by asking to water the pots. The childminder sits alongside, offering lots of praise and encouragement. She effectively promotes children's speaking skills, adapting her language and repeating and correcting words they say.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development well and they demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Good settling-in procedures ensure children are ready for the move between home and the childminder. Young children settle quickly and enjoy looking at the special books the childminder has made for them. Children sleep peacefully in comfortable surroundings. The childminder regularly checks on them to ensure they are safe and well. Children explore the outdoor space with enthusiasm and excitement. They eagerly wriggle through tunnels and jump in and out of shapes the childminder has drawn on the patio. Children regularly go for walks with the childminder. They visit farm parks and the local gymnasium. This gives them the opportunity to play and socialise with other children and learn about their community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress. They are gaining the skills that will help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to nursery or school. They are confident, keen and enthusiastic learners. Children develop an awareness of words and their meaning as they look at books and enjoy stories. Early mathematical skills are developing. Children learn about numbers, counting, shape and size in everyday activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 106774 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1126518 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Hengrove, Bristol. Childminding takes place between 8am and 6pm, from Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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