Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date 11 March 2019 Previous inspection date 7 October 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 and her assistant are sensitive to children's emotional needs and provide warm and affectionate care. Children enjoy cuddles throughout the day and receive reassurances when needed. They form close bonds with their key person and show that they feel happy and safe in their care. n The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents to ensure continuity of care and learning from the beginning. She regularly informs parents of their children's progress and works with them to support the next steps in children's learning. Parents are highly complimentary of the care and learning their children receive. n The childminder and her assistant are skilled at supporting children's language skills. For instance, they listen attentively and introduce new words to build on children's vocabulary. They respond well to the babbles and gestures of younger children and sing songs to them throughout the day. Children are confident communicators.

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This provision is good

n The childminder, her assistant and the co-childminder work as an effective team. They evaluate their practice and provision together and plan improvements that help to maximise children's outcomes. For instance, they have reviewed the learning environment to ensure resources are easily accessible for all children, to support them to make their own choices in learning. n On occasion, the childminder does not effectively minimise distractions to support children to focus better and complete activities.

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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 strengthen and extend the support for children's focus and concentration during activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the day. n The inspector looked at evidence relating to the childminder's and her assistant's qualifications and suitability checks. n The inspector observed the interaction between the adults and the children during indoor and outdoor activities. n The inspector spoke to parents and read written feedback from them. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the findings with her.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures she and her assistant have an up-to- date knowledge of safeguarding issues. They are confident with the correct procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder works closely with other professionals to gain advice and provide extra support to children where needed. This helps to quickly narrow any gaps in children's development. The childminder supports her assistant with her professional development. She offers ongoing support and cascades information gained through training to further improve knowledge and practice. For example, they have reflected on how to adapt practices further, to support children's language development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant know children well. They clearly identify children's individual next steps and plan interesting activities that move their learning forward. The childminder encourages children to explore and problem solve. For instance, she playfully engages in hiding games with younger children, using small objects, and she provides sensory and musical toys for them. They discover how to handle toys to achieve the desired outcome, successfully learning about cause and effect. She asks older children questions that encourage them to solve problems independently, such as when exploring latches on a toy. The wide range of exploratory toys challenges children's physical skills effectively. The childminder and her assistant support children's early mathematical skills well. For example, they sensitively support older children to count objects accurately.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant act as positive role models and teach children to be respectful of one another. Children behave well, play cooperatively and enjoy one another's company. The childminder promotes children's independence effectively. For instance, she encourages older children to put on their own coats and shoes, and supports younger children to feed themselves. The childminder promotes children's understanding of diversity and the wider world through the resources and activities she provides. For example, they celebrate a range of festivals, taste different foods and explore cultural practices through different craft activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are active and independent learners. For example, younger children freely access resources and follow their own interests. Older children tackle challenges well, such as when completing inset puzzles. Children acquire good language skills and confidently communicate their needs and thoughts. They develop skills and attitudes that prepare them well for their future education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441048 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10061801 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 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 7 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She works with a co-childminder and employs an assistant. The childminder operates from the assistant's home in the Lawrence Weston area of Bristol. The childminding service operates Monday to Thursday from 8am until 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant 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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