Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date 19 December 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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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This provision is good

n Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. They have developed strong bonds with the childminder. When children are upset, the childminder can instantly soothe them with cuddles. n The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively. She clearly identifies key strengths in her practice and areas she would like to improve further. For example, she has recently reviewed how she records children's next steps in learning. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting children's communication and language development. For instance, she supports babies who are learning new words and models language correctly back to children. Children are becoming confident talkers. n The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents. She keeps parents regularly updated with their children's progress and supports parents to continue their child's learning at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They comment that

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This provision is good

she 'communicates fantastically' with them. n The garden does not provide as highly inviting and stimulating learning area as indoors, to support children fully who prefer to learn outdoors. n On occasions, the childminder does not consistently help children to develop their counting skills and use mathematical language during activities and experiences.

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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 implement plans to enhance the use of the outdoor area to offer children who prefer to learn outside further play and learning opportunities n provide more opportunities for children to develop their counting skills and their understanding and use of mathematical language.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback they had provided. n The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, and children's records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedure to report concerns about a child's welfare and the possible signs to be aware of that could indicate that a child is at risk. The childminder conducts regular and thorough checks on her home to minimise risks to children. The childminder is motivated to improve her skills and knowledge, and attends regular training. For example, recent training has supported her with promoting children's language skills and is this is evident in her practice. The childminder monitors the progress children are making carefully to identify any gaps in learning quickly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder creates a bright and welcoming environment. She arranges resources to allow children to access them easily. For instance, when babies point to resources, she moves them all to a lower shelf. Children develop early literacy skills in an enjoyable and creative way. For example, they enjoy finding letters in shaving foam and then match this to a name card. The childminder supports children well to learn the sounds that letters represent and repeats them correctly for children to hear. The childminder helps children to develop a deep enjoyment of stories and books. For instance, children enjoy snuggling on the sofa with the childminder and listen intently to their favourite stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have lots of opportunities to develop their independence. For example, children carefully cut grapes in half for their snack and put on their own shoes to go outdoors. The childminder is a good role model and supports children's behaviour well. She is consistent with rules and expectations. Children behave well and use good manners. Children learn good hygiene practices and the childminder provides them with a range of healthy snacks. The childminder supports children to develop new physical skills well. For instance, she encourages babies to practise taking steps, and children use strength and determination to squirt shaving foam from a can.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well from their starting points. Children are confident and eager to learn. Children concentrate for sustained periods and enjoy learning new things. Children are gaining the skills they need to help them in the next stage of their learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500357 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10067465 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Bristol. She offers care Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, apart from family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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