Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date 20 December 2018 Previous inspection date 9 April 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not Met (with actions) 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 Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating resources and activities that support children's interests and needs well. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder and his co-childminder keep parents informed about children's achievements and their care. For example, they hold daily discussions and share their observations with parents regularly. n The childminder is a very good role model to all ages of children. He is polite, respectful and uses consistent, gentle reminders and praise to help children play well together and respect the needs of others. Children behave very well and work with the childminder to establish the rules for all to follow, such as the rules for children walking to and from the local school. n The childminder works effectively with his co-childminder to discuss and identify all areas for improvement. For example, he and his co-childminder have developed the

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This provision is good

outdoor play area to better support children's current interests. They have created an environment rich in text to help encourage children's early literacy skills. The childminder has addressed weaknesses identified at the last inspection successfully. n The childminder does not consistently maximise chances to develop younger children's understanding of the benefits of promoting a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder does not consistently make the best of opportunities to increase children's awareness of the differences and similarities between themselves, their families and others in society.

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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 increase opportunities for younger children to learn more consistently about healthy lifestyles n maximise opportunities for children to develop their understanding of other cultures and backgrounds of people in the community and wider world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed adult interactions with the children indoors and outdoors and looked at available resources. The inspector joined the childminder and the children on their walk to the local school. n The inspector had discussions with parents and took account of their views, along with written testimonials. n The inspector looked at children's information, attendance records and a sample of policies and procedures. n The inspector talked to children and had discussions with the childminder and his co- childminder about leadership and management, safeguarding and how they evaluate practice. n The inspector invited the childminder to carry out a joint observation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of his role in protecting children from harm. He knows how to identify and report child protection concerns, including allegations about him, his co-childminder or any assistants. He understands the importance of keeping his knowledge current and has completed regular training updates. For example, he has completed training to help support children's well-being. The childminder ensures risk assessments are thorough and rigorous and knows how to respond to an accident. The childminder and his co- childminder have recently undertaken joint appraisal and supervision of themselves and any assistants so that discussions between them drive future improvements of teaching skills to improve outcomes for children. Parents are very positive about the support and involvement their children receive in shaping their early education as they prepare for

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder ensures there is a wide range of resources and activities each day to suit the ages, abilities and interests of the children who attend. For example, children can choose from many different creative materials and resources. Children have plenty of space to play and work together. For example, they use templates to create mosaics and compare different animals and insects. The childminder spends time with them talking about their interests and asking for suggestions to help plan activities. For instance, children ask to make food to leave out for Santa's reindeers. The childminder praises their efforts and ideas, which helps children develop high levels of self-esteem. Children concentrate well during their chosen activities. For example, they enjoyed making Christmas cards and persevered when they encountered difficulties with writing their names and unfamiliar, long words. The childminder encourages children to build on their

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

mathematical skills. For instance, older children recognise larger numerals on the setting's advent calendar.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they are well settled and have close attachments to the childminder. He is very caring and nurturing, and helps children to settle well by building strong relationships with them and their families. Children learn how to be independent and keep safe. For instance, the childminder talks to them about road safety when they walk to school and how accidents can happen if they do not look around when they are running and jumping about in the garden. Older children move freely around the setting and enjoy the stimulating environment provided. Younger children independently choose what they wish to play with and confidently approach the childminder and visitors to ask them questions. Overall, the childminder teaches children good personal care routines, such as washing their hands after stroking the pets, playing outdoors and before they touch food.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401119 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10083067 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 9 April 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009. He lives in the Brislington area of Bristol. The childminder works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder mainly cares for children before and after school during term time and also during holiday periods. He holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The setting is open each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm, except for Fridays when it closes at 4pm. The childminder works with assistants when numbers require.

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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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Registers

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