Childminder EY540216

Inspection date 14 February 2019 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 The childminder evaluates his practice well. He uses the views of parents and regular audits to reflect and make changes that strengthen his practice. For example, he has introduced new systems to share information with parents about their children's routines, such as sleep times and nappy changes. n The childminder uses good methods to observe, monitor and assess children's progress. He works well with parents to gain information, and to keep them well informed about their children's learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder supports children to be sociable and to mix with other children and adults in the community. For instance, children take part in weekly sport sessions and they attend local groups and activities in their community. n Children develop good relationships with the childminder and his family. They are happy, confident and settled in his care.

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This provision is good

n The childminder helps children to learn how to manage their feelings and emotions well. He acts as a good role model. For example, he supports children to learn how to share resources and play alongside their peers. All children behave well. n Children enjoy being outside. However, the childminder does not plan and ensure that they have activities to offer them challenge and keep them engaged in learning. n The childminder interacts with children well. Although, he does not fully understand how to plan for their individual next steps in learning.

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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 enhance planning for the outdoor provision to provide children with further opportunities to continue their learning outside n target professional development more precisely, to develop a better understanding of what children need to learn next.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities 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. n The inspector read written statements from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector sampled documentation and children's records. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is keen to develop his skills and knowledge further, for example through training and research. The childminder reflected positively on recent training, and how it has helped him to involve children in using real tools in the setting. Since registering, the childminder has developed new methods to monitor and assess children's progress, which helps him to further involve parents in contributing to their children's learning at home. Parents say that they are happy, and feel that the childminder looks after their children well. The childminder has good procedures to safeguard children. He suitably understands child protection matters and the local procedures to follow for reporting concerns about children's welfare. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children and their routines well. He positively interacts with children and supports their learning. For example, children listen and focus as the childminder shares stories with them, using props to keep them engaged and to support their imaginations further. Children enjoy exploring the resources that the childminder provides. For instance, they concentrate as they use diggers to pour and transport rice. The childminder uses his good partnerships with children's parents effectively to gain a good understanding of children's needs when they first attend the setting. For instance, he asks parents to share information about their child's routines and stage of development, to support him in assessing their starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form good friendships with the other children in the setting. They play together and enjoy showing their friends the models they have made with dough. The childminder helps children to learn how to follow good hygiene practices and how to be healthy. For instance, he reminds them to have regular drinks of water as they play, and children are reminded to wash their hands before eating. The childminder helps children to learn to be independent at managing some age-appropriate tasks. For example, they fetch their own shoes and put their coats on to go outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress with their development. They acquire the skills that will support them with the next stage of their learning and the eventual move on to school. The youngest children are confident and sociable. They develop their language and communication skills well. For instance, they are able to listen and follow instructions effectively. Older children are developing an understanding of mathematical concepts. For example, they join in with counting and are starting to understand mathematical language such as 'more' and 'less'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540216 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10089801 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 Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Bristol. He operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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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