Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date 3 April 2019 Previous inspection date 22 September 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder's pursuit of excellence is outstanding. She is passionate and committed to delivering the highest quality of care and rich learning experiences for children. Children thrive in her care and make exceptional progress. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has attended an extensive range of training courses to extend her skills and knowledge. For example, taking a degree-level course has enabled her to provide even stronger support for children's outcomes. n Children play a dynamic role in their own learning in this stimulating and extensively well-resourced play environment, which excites children's curiosity. For example, children have limitless opportunities to explore, investigate and discover the world around them, particularly outdoors. n The childminder develops exceptionally strong bonds with children. She constantly communicates with kindness and affection. She is particularly attentive to each child's

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care needs and works extremely closely with parents to support children's routines. For example, younger children divide their time between the woodland garden, innovative outdoor classroom and her welcoming home. n The childminder provides activities that are challenging but attainable. This ensures children always remain confident and motivated and gain excellent levels of achievement. For example, two-year-old children choose the most challenging pathways designed by the childminder, to walk around the inspiring outdoor area. n Partnerships with parents are outstanding. The childminder keeps parents fully informed about their children's progress to promote a coordinated approach to children's care and learning. For instance, she invites parents to attend weekend family sessions, sharing their knowledge and skills. n The childminder fully engages with parents to obtain their views and values any suggestions to improve her service. Parents speak with high regard and gratitude about

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the wonderful opportunities experienced by their children in the 'magical, mini-nature reserve' she creates.

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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 continue to develop the excellent opportunities for children to explore information technology resources, to help them embed their skills even further as they use different types of equipment.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children and looked at available resources indoors and outdoors. 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 development records, and a sample of policies, including the procedures for keeping children safe. n The inspector talked to children and had discussions with the childminder about leadership and management, safeguarding, and how she evaluates practice. n The childminder carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder's uncompromising drive towards improvement has enabled the setting to go from strength to strength. For example, she carries out quality audits of the learning environment. Her consistent reflection on practice informs changes, such as providing an outdoor art studio to encourage children's creativity. This has had a very positive impact on outcomes for children. The childminder is currently exploring other ways to build on children's skills and understanding of technology. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of child protection issues and the reporting procedures. She risk assesses the premises and activities thoroughly and maintains detailed records for accidents to protect children's welfare. The childminder has undergone training to ensure she understands her role and responsibilities when employing assistants. She has robust systems in place for their supervision and the

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monitoring of practice, such as peer observations to help identify training needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder offers exceptional support and challenge in everything that children do. For example, she expertly promotes their thinking and problem-solving skills as they persevere to pop peas from a pod and attempt tricky fastenings on outdoor clothes. Children are eager to learn and demonstrate a tremendous confidence as they start discussions with visiting adults and follow their fascinations. For example, after reading a fact book about worms, children call out that they want to find a real one. They set off on a worm hunt to see it move the segments they had read about on its body. Children show an increasing awareness of the world around them. For instance, in the outdoor classroom, the childminder skilfully encourages younger children to think about what has changed since their morning session. Through reflective questions and encouraging children to recall their previous experience, the children notice that the photographs and

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names on the registration board no longer match.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder uses her expert knowledge to encourage children's excellent physical health and development. She ensures children of all ages quickly learn how to use their bodies and adapt their movements to allow them success. For example, as toddlers walk on logs the childminder encourages them to keep repeating the word 'balance' to help them concentrate. She supports children extremely effectively to develop a positive self- identity and help them to learn about each other's similarities and differences. For example, children initiate discussions as they explore mirrors, and recall learning about cultural celebrations, such as Sinterklaas.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children develop exceptional skills for their future learning and are extremely well prepared for school. They are highly active, independent learners who know how to behave and how their actions keep them, and those around them, safe. For example, even the youngest children are observed reminding others to stay on the 'waiting' bench until everyone is safely down the steps to the garden. Additionally, they know to keep their hands free to hold the hand rail if going up stairs or when climbing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421190 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10061794 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 2 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 22 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in St George, Bristol. She offers childcare between the hours of 7.30am and 6pm on weekdays, during term time only. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 6 and a level 3 forest school qualification. She works with two assistants when required, one of whom holds qualified teacher status.

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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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