Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2018 27 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 childminder and her assistant understand how children learn and develop. They observe children and assess their progress. This ensures any gaps in learning are identified and acted upon. All children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder takes time to get to know children so that they feel safe and emotionally secure in this welcoming family home. Children develop close bonds with the childminder and her assistant. They build strong friendships with other children.  The childminder provides children with good support to learn how to manage their behaviour. She reminds them to be kind and encourages them to share and take turns. This helps children to play cooperatively and to respect each other.  Children have good opportunities to be physically active. They thoroughly enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's garden. They learn new skills, such as climbing and balancing, as they negotiate the climbing frame.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not provide enough focus on the planning of group activities to help younger children to become even more engaged in their play.  The childminder does not always reflect enough on the overall quality of the provision and consider ways to raise the standard of teaching to an even higher 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

 focus planning to provide activities to help younger children to be even more engaged in their play during group times  build on the process of self-evaluation to identify and improve areas for development quickly, to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant engaging with children in a range of activities.  The inspector jointly observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector took account of parents' views through reading written references.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of child protection issues and the procedure to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment, and ensures that children are supervised well. The childminder and her assistant are well qualified and benefit from attending regular training. The childminder offers good supervision and coaching to her assistant. This helps to maintain good practice. The childminder has established good partnerships with parents. She shares regular information about children's progress, learning and development. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and comment how much their children enjoy attending.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's mathematical understanding is promoted well. They have regular opportunities to learn to count, compare and estimate, such as when playing with sand and water. Children concentrate well as they fill and empty different containers. The childminder and her assistant engage children in meaningful conversations. They repeat and reinforce new words to help early language skills and develop children's developing vocabulary. The childminder takes children on regular outings in the local community. This helps to develop their social skills. Young children are keen to sing their favourite action songs, such as 'Row the Boat'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She offers gradual settling-in sessions for the children and families, for them to become familiar with the provision. Children appear settled and relaxed in the childminder's home. They arrive happily and separate well from their parents, quickly getting involved with the activities on offer. The childminder provides good support for children's health. For example, she reminds children about the importance of following good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before meals. The childminder talks to children about the importance of cleaning their teeth and the foods to avoid in order to maintain good oral health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need to prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including moving on to school. Children confidently make choices in their play. They develop their independence well, learning to take care of their own self-care needs. Children confidently find their own shoes and put them on before going outside to play. They use their imaginations well as they dress up and pretend to be dentists and nurses. Children enjoy listening to well-read stories and joining in with songs and rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418821 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1131059 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Bristol. She operates each weekday from 8am to 6pm. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 5. Her assistant holds a 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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