Childminder EY499914

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 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 evaluates her practice well. For instance, she uses feedback from parents and other local professionals to reflect on the service that she provides.  The childminder knows the children well. She uses information that parents share along with her observations and assessments to monitor children's learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children behave very well. The childminder is fair and consistent. She supports children to understand how to manage their behaviour appropriately. Children learn to share and take turns with the resources.  Children develop good relationships. They seek out their friends to share experiences and play cooperatively together. For example, young children work together to line up the toy dinosaurs.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children to play and learn in. Resources are well organised to encourage children to make their own

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not recognise and use opportunities that arise to extend children's developing mathematical awareness, to count more and learn about shapes.  The childminder does not consistently use her partnerships with parents to involve them more in supporting their children's learning at home.

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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 most of opportunities that arise to support children with their developing mathematical awareness, to count more and learn about shapes  extend partnerships with parents, to consistently engage them in supporting their children's learning at home.

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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 understands her role to keep children safe. For example, she carries out risk assessments and supports children to understand risks as they play. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the indicators that may mean a child is at risk of harm. She has good procedures in place to report any concerns that she has about a child's welfare. The childminder recognises the need to keep her skills and knowledge up to date and relevant. For instance, she meets with other professionals, carries out research and attends training to access support and develop new ideas. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to ensure that her assistant is suitable to work with children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations and assessments well. She provides children with activities that are interesting to support their learning further. For instance, during sensory play, children learn that foam dissolves when they add it to water. The childminder engages well with children. For example, she models language and asks a range of questions to support their developing communication and language skills effectively. The childminder supports children's interest in technology well, such as through sharing online stories alongside books to spark their imaginations and support their developing awareness of literacy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and happy in the childminder's care. They have high levels of confidence and show pride in their achievements. The childminder helps to raise children's self-esteem. For example, she consistently praises them and encourages them to make their own choices, valuing their ideas. The childminder provides children with good opportunities to learn about their local community, and the values and beliefs of people from backgrounds different to their own. For instance, children take part in activities and events during their outings in the community and the childminder talks to them about their cultural backgrounds. The childminder supports children to gain a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides healthy snacks and gives them opportunities to have daily fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent and motivated to learn. They remain focused and concentrate well on activities that interest them. Young children develop good language and communication skills. They confidently talk through and share their ideas as they play alongside their friends. Children gain the skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499914 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1048414 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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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Bristol. She employs an assistant. The childminder provides care from 8am until 6pm from Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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