Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2018 8 October 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’s home is well organised, warm and welcoming, and there is plenty of space for children to safely explore and become independent in their play.  Children are very happy and settled. The childminder and her assistant know the children very well. They respond well to their individual needs. Children are offered lots of cuddles and reassurance, and clearly enjoy spending time in their care.  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 well. The childminder uses effective strategies to promote positive behaviour and raise children’s self-esteem. They learn to share, take turns and to play well together.  The childminder establishes good relationships with parents from the start. She keeps them well informed about their child’s day, including their progress and achievements.

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This provision is good

 The childminder uses self-evaluation well to give her an accurate overview of the service she provides. She seeks and values the opinions of her assistant, parents and children. This helps her to prioritise improvements and constantly improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently seek enough information from parents about what children learn at home to enable her to continue and build on this at her setting.  The childminder’s professional development is not yet specifically focused on raising the quality of her teaching to an outstanding level.

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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

 support parents to share even more information about their children's achievements at home in order to complement their learning in the setting fully  build on plans for professional development to identify ways precisely to help raise the quality of teaching to an outstanding level.

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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 and her assistant throughout the course of the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  The inspector observed and evaluated a learning activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The experienced childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She works closely with her assistant. They attend mandatory training and read online articles to refresh their knowledge and understanding, and keep up to date with current guidance and legislation. The childminder meets regularly with her assistant to discuss best practice and how they can enhance the experiences offered to children. This has a positive impact on outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She ensures all areas of her home are maintained to a good standard. The childminder and her assistant understand the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in their care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a wide range of resources that quickly captures their curiosity and helps them to develop a positive attitude towards learning. Children move freely and with confidence between the inside and outside environments. Young children develop their own ideas as they excitedly explore cardboard boxes. The show amusement as they climb in and out, and hide within them. The childminder extends their learning as she sits alongside and encourages them to sing 'row the boat'. Young children are curious as they investigate textures, such as raffia and wool. The childminder joins in with their play. She demonstrates how to use resources, such as weighing scales. Young children delight in adding water to sand and show high levels of concentration as they make marks in the sand with their fingers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The caring and kind childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development very well. Good settling-in procedures are successfully matched to each child's individual needs. This ensures that children are ready for the move from home to the childminder. Children regularly go for walks and visit places of interest with the childminder. This provides them with occasions to play and socialise with other children and learn about their community. Children follow good hygiene routines throughout the day. The childminder takes effective steps to ensure children learn about their own safety and take risks to succeed. For example, young children successfully learn to use the step between the inside and outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress. They are gaining the key skills that help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school or nursery. Children are confident and capable learners. They develop good skills in listening and understanding, and are able to follow simple instructions well. Young children use their imaginations as they pretend to cook in the outdoor kitchen. Early literacy skills are emerging. Young children enthusiastically join in with favourite songs and rhymes, and delight in giving meaning to the marks they make.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431759 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1131471 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the Whitchurch area of Bristol. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.15pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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