Childminder EY396215

Inspection date 17 August 2018 Previous inspection date 4 February 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 has warm relationships with children. She is attentive and supports children's emotional development. n The childminder continually develops her practice. She evaluates her setting regularly and makes appropriate changes. For example, she has moved the toys and resources to make them more readily accessible for children's use. n The childminder regularly accesses training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she has secured a deeper knowledge of how to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder makes effective assessments of children's progress. She uses this information well to provide activities linked to their interests and developmental needs. n Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's home and make good progress from their initial starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently involve parents in supporting their children's learning at home. n At times, the childminder does not provide sufficient tools and equipment for children to practise and extend their early writing skills.

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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 build on the existing good partnerships with parents to help them extend their children's learning at home n increase opportunities for children to access a variety of tools to support their early writing skills further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector talked to the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children's welfare and child protection procedures. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets children's individual learning and development needs and how she observes, assesses and plans to support children's progress. n The inspector looked at resources and the areas of the premises where childminding takes place. n The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder uses when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she works in partnership with parents and other professionals involved in children's care, learning and development.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures her practice meets current requirements and she has a secure understanding of child protection procedures. She keeps her knowledge up to date and is confident with the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child. Risk assessments are effective in helping the childminder to minimise potential risks to children. The childminder is committed to making improvements and developing her professional skills. She regularly reviews her knowledge by working closely with other childminders to exchange ideas. For example, she attends a regular group specifically for childminders. The childminder attends training opportunities and uses the skills she gains from training to benefit the children in her care. She values feedback from parents. For example, she uses their comments and suggestions to help her identify aspects that she could improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when children begin to attend. She uses this information, together with regular monitoring of children's progress, to help her identify and address any gaps in their development. The childminder models language well and introduces new words. She provides activities and resources that interest and challenge children. For example, children develop their dexterity as they attempt to close and open locks and clasps. Children have fun exploring new sounds. For example, they enjoy operating a spinning top and delight at the noise it makes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She supports children's emotional security well. For example, she works with parents to agree a settling-in period which meets children's individual needs when they first attend. The childminder is kind and caring, and children show they feel secure, happy and confident in her care. For example, they enjoy the comfort of snuggling up to the childminder. Children have good opportunities to mix with others and develop social skills. For example, the childminder regularly meets with other childminders and their children as they visit parks and attend play sessions to join in activities with other children.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their development. They develop positive attitudes to learning and gain the skills they need in readiness for their future learning. Children concentrate well during activities, and sit quietly and listen to stories with interest. Younger children have good levels of understanding and communicate their needs effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396215 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10060861 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 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 4 February 2015

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The childminder registered in 2009. She works Tuesday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, all year round. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged three and four years.

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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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