Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date 14 February 2019 Previous inspection date 14 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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This provision is good

n The childminder evaluates her practice well. She uses her good partnerships with parents and other professionals to reflect and make changes to the service she provides. For instance, she seeks parents' feedback and regularly audits her procedures to reflect on their effectiveness. n Children are happy and settled. They develop secure and warm relationships with the childminder and her family. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She has developed good methods to assess and monitor children's progress. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder supports older children to be independent at meeting their needs. For example, they wash their hands before snack and confidently prepare themselves to go outdoors. n The childminder does not provide children with the same exciting learning opportunities outdoors that they receive indoors. n The childminder does not make the best use of creative opportunities to encourage

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This provision is good

children to express themselves and make their own creations.

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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 develop planning for the outdoor environment to provide challenge for the children who prefer to learn outdoors n provide children with opportunities to explore how they can express themselves using their own ideas during creative play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector sampled documentation and children's records. n The inspector read written statements from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection matters. She is aware of the local procedures that she must follow if she were to be concerned about a child's welfare. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is keen and enthusiastic about developing her skills and knowledge. She reflects positively on how recent training has helped her to develop her practice. For instance, a course on healthy cooking has enabled her to meet the different dietary needs of the children in her care. The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with children's parents. Parents are well informed about their children's learning, and say that they are happy with the care that their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified and experienced childminder knows the children well. She uses effective methods to plan for children's individual learning and to provide interesting activities that capture children's attention. For example, children are keen to explore as they eagerly use scoops to measure and pour rice. The childminder uses her good partnerships with children's parents well. She gains a good understanding of children's needs when they first attend her setting. For example, she gathers information about children's interests and development to help her to meet their needs. The childminder interacts well with children. She uses their interests effectively to support their learning. For example, older children concentrate as they develop their coordination using diggers to lift and move the rice. Younger children develop the muscles in their hands as they learn to roll out and flatten dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with opportunities to be sociable and to learn about people from backgrounds different to their own. For instance, children take part in groups and activities in the community, where they mix with other children and adults. Children behave well. The childminder helps children to learn to manage their feelings and behaviour appropriately. For instance, she reminds children that they need to share and play together as they eagerly try to play with the rice and diggers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills that will support them with the next stage of their learning and the eventual move on to school. For instance, the youngest children are motivated and keen to explore. They develop good physical skills and demonstrate confidence as they crawl and stand to explore the activities available to them. Older children develop a love of literacy. They stay focused and engaged as the childminder reads their favourite stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416343 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10061792 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 14 September 2015

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The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Bristol. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder is a qualified teacher.

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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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