Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date 18 December 2018 Previous inspection date 4 November 2015

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder has not renewed her paediatric first-aid training as required. n The childminder does not always use the information she gains from her observations to precisely track the progress children make.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder provides warm and affectionate care. Children build strong bonds with her and are happy, settled and confident. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For instance, she engages them in meaningful conversations, listens attentively and introduces new vocabulary as they play. Children are confident communicators. n The childminder focuses on supporting children's social skills. She consistently encourages them to be kind and caring to one another, and models positive interaction. Children behave very well and form strong friendships with one another. n The childminder maintains effective partnerships with parents. She shares useful information to ensure continuity in children's care and to support their learning. Parents are very complimentary about the level of care and attention their children receive. n Self-evaluation is effective overall. The childminder reflects on her practice and

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It has the following strengths

considers the views of the parents and other childcare professionals. She plans improvements to enhance practice and outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date complete and maintain a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. 14/01/2019

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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 make better use of the information gained from observations to precisely track children's progress, to help promote their learning to the highest levels.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children at appropriate times during the day. n The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability checks. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed an activity and evaluated its effectiveness with the childminder. n The inspector read written feedback from parents and children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification. However, she has booked onto a course to update this qualification and has sufficient first-aid knowledge to minimise the impact on children's well-being. The childminder is fully aware of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She conducts regular risk assessments of her setting to ensure children are safe while they play. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and is confident with the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is keen to continue her professional development. For instance, her recent training on language development has helped her to reflect on and fine-tune her interaction with children, to sensitively support their language skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides stimulating environments indoors and outdoors. Children freely access a wide range of resources that challenge their all-round development well. The childminder adjusts her interaction effectively to meet children's individual interests and next steps. For instance, during a craft activity, the youngest children explored a range of textures and enjoyed sorting, filling and emptying containers. Older children learned to use glue effectively to make a collage, and enjoyed the challenge of using scissors. The childminder promotes children's early literacy skills well. For example, children benefit from engaging story times and learn to sing familiar songs. They enjoy drawing throughout the day and develop good small-muscle control for their age.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder has failed to renew her paediatric first-aid training to ensure children's health and well-being is effectively supported. She does, however, support children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides healthy snacks and helps them to develop good hygiene practices throughout the day. Children enjoy regular walks and trips in the local area and enjoy learning about the natural world, such as learning names of birds. The childminder provides strong support for children's emotional well-being. She provides plenty of opportunities for cuddles throughout the day and builds on their self-esteem through individual attention and praise for their achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They develop skills and positive attitudes that prepare them well for their future education. Children are creative learners and explore their own ideas as they play. For example, they make holes in the paper with pencils to make 'stars'. Children focus well on their chosen play and learn to solve problems. For instance, they complete puzzles and shape sorters, and enjoy sorting objects according to colour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY152384 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10060545 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 3 Date of previous inspection 4 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in the Henleaze area of Bristol. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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