Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date 7 August 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder and her assistants are good role models. They talk to each other with respect and demonstrate a genuine enjoyment in being with the children. The children respond well to the adults and are well behaved, polite and caring towards each other. n The childminder welcomes children into a warm and friendly environment. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They build strong attachments with the childminder and her assistants. This helps to build children's confidence and self- esteem. n The childminder knows the children well. She monitors, plans and supports children's individual learning and provides a balanced range of activities to support their growing curiosity. For example, children enjoy exploring different textures as they play with cooked spaghetti and talk about how it feels. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n New children settle quickly into the childminder's setting. They benefit from a carefully

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This provision is good

planned settling-in process that enables them to feel comfortable with the childminder before parents leave them in her care. n Partnerships with parents and carers are good. The childminder regularly shares detailed information with parents. She encourages them to support their child's learning at home and share their child's achievements with her. Parents' comments are very positive about the good-quality care the childminder provides. n The childminder and her assistants do not always make the most of every opportunity during everyday activities to help support children's developing independence skills further. For example, enabling them to become more involved in the preparation of food for snacks. n The childminder does not carry out a regular and robust evaluation of her practice, which includes the views of parents and children, to enable her to identify areas for future 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 make the most of every opportunity to support children's growing independence skills further n build on the evaluation processes, including seeking the views of parents and children, to help identify further areas for development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities and the childminder and her assistant's interactions with the children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, the assistants and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector checked and discussed the evidence of suitability of all adults living or working on the premises, and checked the qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to during the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, safeguarding procedures and the childminder's written policies and procedures

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of how to safeguard children. They are confident about the signs, indicators and procedures to follow, and are aware of who they need to contact should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder monitors children's attendance well, which helps her to keep children safe. The childminder and her assistants supervise children effectively as they move between different rooms and use the outside space. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes effective supervisions on her assistants. All adults are well qualified and use their knowledge well to provide good-quality childcare. The adults recognise the importance of maintaining their professional development. They talk positively about how useful recent training on supporting boys' play has been.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants meet the individual needs of children well. They complete observations and assess children's learning regularly. The childminder is fully aware of children's stages of development, interests and next steps in learning. She uses this information effectively to help plan a balanced range of activities that further support children's learning. For example, some children have started recognising colours, so the childminder planned an activity that involved trying to catch plastic coloured fish to further support colour recognition. The childminder and her assistants support children's communication and language skills well. They constantly talk with the children about what they are doing and the toys they are playing with. They are skilful in allowing children time to answer questions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they are very happy and comfortable in the adults' company. The childminder quickly recognises when children are tired or hungry or just need some reassurance or comfort. The adults help children to understand about sharing and taking turns. They encourage children to be polite and sit well during mealtimes. The adults use praise and encouragement as children achieve and complete tasks. This helps to support young children's growing confidence. The childminder helps children understand the consequences of their actions, for example explaining to them that if they climb on a chair they may fall and bump their head. Children show great enjoyment as they eat healthy snacks and home-cooked food. The childminder helps children understand the importance of healthy lifestyles and fresh air and exercise. For example, children take part in regular outings around the local area and they have easy access to the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder prepares children well for the next stages in their learning and eventual move to school. Children enjoy looking at books and interacting with stories, which helps to support their literacy skills. Children develop their imagination skills well during role play as they dress and feed their dolls.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356023 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10061781 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 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 11 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in the Knowle area of Bristol. She operates Monday to Wednesday, from 7.45am to 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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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