Childminder 106586

Inspection date 13 August 2018 Previous inspection date 2 September 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is kind, caring and friendly. She provides a welcoming and stimulating environment for children. They form warm, positive relationships with her and one another. Children demonstrate that they feel secure and safe in her care. n The childminder successfully supports children to develop their language. For instance, during singing activities children are encouraged to create songs. Mathematical vocabulary, including number, size, weight and measure, is discussed in activities. Children's choice is well promoted as they decide what they would like to play next. n The childminder regularly attends local forest skills groups and playgroups where she shares good practice with other professionals. The childminder promotes children's social skills and understanding of the wider world as they learn to recognise and value similarities, abilities and differences in others. n The childminder is a good role model for children. She listens carefully to children and

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The provision is good

provides regular praise. This helps to support children's confidence, self-esteem and good behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasion, the childminder misses some opportunities to encourage parents to share information about children's progress and development at home. n The childminder has not fully developed her assessment and planning to support children to progress to the highest levels in their learning.

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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

n explore more effective ways to obtain information about children's achievements at home from all parents and further involve them in their children's learning n build on the assessment and planning process to enable all children to make even more rapid progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at documentation and records required for the efficient running of the childminder's setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates passion for her role and identifies improvements to provide the best for children. She receives regular updates and routinely attends first-aid and safeguarding training. This helps to ensure that she has current knowledge and a secure understanding of child protection issues. The childminder knows the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care. The childminder vigilantly conducts effective health and safety checks, including risk assessments of her home and excursions. These contribute towards ensuring that any potential hazards are minimised and areas of play are safe and fit for purpose. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is aware of children's individual capabilities. She provides a range of resources and activities to support children's choice and independence. For example, children enjoy exploring textures and learning colours in activities. In response to previous recommendations, children now have ample opportunity to record their ideas about numbers and letters as they play indoors and outside in the garden. The childminder naturally incorporates mathematics into everyday activities. For instance, children independently prepare snack learning to cut up fruit into halves and quarters. Children confidently compare weights and measures as they scoop and sieve lavender- infused rainbow rice. Children benefit from sensory activities and exploring organic ingredients as they bake. Children make steady progress in all areas of learning and development based on their unique starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. For instance, they share and take turns in play. They wait patiently to use the scales to measure the weight of scooped resources and calculate whose is heavier than the others. The childminder is a positive role model for children and consistently praises them, which helps support self-esteem. Children benefit from recent training attended by the childminder to make tasty snacks. Children eat healthy and nutritionally balanced meals. They enjoy regular exercise in the fresh air and learn about making healthy lifestyle choices. Parents are complimentary about the childminder and value her service.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident to explore and investigate a variety of resources and activities. They are confident learners and regularly talk with the childminder about their needs; for example, expressing their wish to swap activities. They gain useful skills for their next steps in learning and eventual move to school. For instance, children know how to form friendships, and how to use tools safely, such as knives. They are keen to have a go and enjoy achieving.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 106586 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10060716 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 2 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1987. She lives in the Horfield area of Bristol. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She works from 7.30am until 5.30pm from Monday to Thursday, all year round.

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Registers

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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