Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date 3 April 2019 Previous inspection date 11 November 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder has very strong relationships with children and their families. Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure and have strong attachments with her. She ensures children of all ages make highly positive relationships with others, for example through consistently role modelling kind and caring behaviour which children copy. n The childminder provides a very welcoming and stimulating environment which is well resourced to support children's individual needs and next steps in learning. Children make consistently good progress from their starting points. n The childminder is highly effective in role modelling respectful relationships and valuing children's opinions. She manages children's behaviour in excellent ways, for instance children learn to accept others' choices as they vote for which book the childminder will read. n The childminder gives children a very strong awareness of health and hygiene skills

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This provision is good

throughout meticulous daily routines. For example, she teaches younger children a reminder song for excellent handwashing habits. Older children learn many self-help and self-care skills they need, ready for school. n The childminder is dedicated to ensuring the continuous improvement of the service she provides. Recommendations from the last inspection have been met. For example, she demonstrates very good skills in teaching and supporting children's early mathematical skills. n At times, the childminder does not consistently support older children to extend their learning by encouraging them to develop their creativity, test out ideas and solve problems themselves, particularly in self-chosen play. n The childminder does not provide many opportunities for children to use and understand different technology, to enhance their learning and development.

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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 maximise opportunities for older children to be creative and solve problems as they engage in different experiences and activities, to extend learning fully n provide opportunities for children to explore different technologies to better support their learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and the children in the setting both indoors and outdoors. n The inspector looked at children's information, attendance records and development records. n The inspector considered information from parents' messages, letters and evaluation forms, and took account of their views. n The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation, assessment and planning methods and her range of policies and procedures, including risk assessments. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of protecting children and risk assessing the environment. She understands her responsibility to report any concerns about children's welfare and is aware of steps to take in the event of an allegation. The childminder checks children's progress closely so that any concerns about their development are promptly identified and addressed. Parents report they are very happy with the care and education on offer and are well involved in children's learning. For example, they share verbal and electronic updates with photographs on a daily basis. The childminder reflects on her practice to identify any training needs. For example, she undertook a course in engaging boys in play. Following this, she has plans to make improvements to one of the outdoor play areas, to make it even more accessible to children all year round and improve outcomes for them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is consistently good overall. The childminder understands the children's individual learning styles well. She uses this information and her observations of the children to plan effectively for their development. The childminder has a strong focus on children's communication and language skills. For example, she emphasises new words, speaks clearly in short sentences and asks simple questions throughout activities, to help children's understanding and emerging speech. The childminder often encourages children to do things for themselves. For example, children choose their own resources from the outside shed. Children are eager to learn, listen well and concentrate. For instance, younger children suggest pretending to be builders in the garden, in which they give, and respond well to, instructions. The childminder often uses games to promote children's memory skills. For example, children delight in calling out which toy is

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

missing from a group of items hidden under a blanket.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder gets to know children and their families extremely well so that she meets children's individual care needs very effectively. For example, she offers excellent settling-in procedures and provides considerable support for children's confidence and emotional well-being. Children choose from a range of inspiring resources and exciting experiences in the local community to enhance their learning, for example regular trips and physical activities in local woodlands. The childminder takes every opportunity to talk to children about safety, such as preventing bumps, trips and accidents, supporting road safety and how to keep others safe. She aids children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves healthy exceptionally well. For example, children grow their own vegetables and fruits which they eat at every meal throughout the warmer months.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children gain the key skills needed in readiness for school. For example, they listen well, are kind and respectful, and share their toys without prompts. Children increase their mathematical skills. Older children use simple addition and subtraction, while younger children count, match and compare objects. Children learn to recognise letters in their name and enjoy listening to stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433515 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10061799 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 11 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the St George's area of Bristol. The childminder provides childcare Monday to Thursday between 7.30am and 6pm, during term times only. She has a relevant childcare 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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