Childminder in Bristol

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are safe, happy, settled and thrive in the childminder's care. They form trusting relationships and strong bonds with her. The childminder is caring and considerate. She instinctively reacts to young children's needs, giving them lots of reassurance and supporting their physical and emotional well-being effectively. Children behave well and their social skills are very good for their age. The childminder patiently helps them to appreciate the needs of others. Young children enjoy playing together and quickly learn to share and take turns with toys.

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The provision is good

The childminder sets out her home in a stimulating and inviting way. Children have access to a wide range of good-quality resources which provide them with interesting play opportunities, both inside and outdoors. The childminder takes time to encourage children's independence and application to different tasks. She gives them lots of encouragement and praise, helping to build their confidence and empowering them to do things for themselves. Children develop their hand-to-eye coordination well. They gain dexterity and strength that will support their early writing skills, for example by using one-handed tools, pressing buttons and turning leavers, and persisting when challenges occur.

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need to do better?

n Children learn to communicate well. Older babies listen and show their understanding as they respond to questions and follow instructions. They cooperate well, toddling off to get ready for mealtimes and excitedly babbling to the childminder. Children chat confidently and happily take turns in conversation. n Overall, the childminder has effective processes to help her outline gaps in children's development. She plans experiences to help children make good progress in their learning. However, her outlined assessments of children's learning are occasionally pitched too high. Her subsequent outlined next steps in children's learning are then at times not appropriately achievable for children's stage of development. n Children develop their physical skills well and enjoy being active in the fresh air. The childminder offers reassuring words and timely reminders to help children safely move around the different levels of her garden. Young children toddle

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need to do better?

about excitedly and have great fun playing peek-a-boo from the little role-play house or showing their skills kicking footballs. n The childminder's playful interactions engage and motivate children effectively. Her teaching is good. She skilfully inspires children's interest, encouraging them to try new things and introducing different ideas to expand their understanding. For example, older babies are fascinated with the slots and dials the childminder shows them on the toy toaster. Young children enjoy learning names of different

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need to do better?

17 September 2019 foods as they prepare play meals for the childminder. Children develop curiosity and positive attitudes and the essential skills that they will need for their future learning. n The childminder's relationships with parents are good. They are very positive about her service and the care and educational opportunities that she provides for their children. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about all aspects of children's care and learning. However, occasionally this information is not as precise as it could be and therefore parents do not gain a clear picture of children's progress and what they need to learn next. n The childminder shows dedication to improving and developing her provision. She has fulfilled the recommendations from her last inspection and has recently made changes to her garden, to enable children's access all year round. The childminder links with other childminders for professional discussions and to gain

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need to do better?

good practice ideas. She attends mandatory training, such as first aid, to refresh her knowledge. However, she does not carefully target her professional development at fully strengthening her practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps up to date with the Local Safeguarding Children Board's procedures. She has a thorough understanding of how to report concerns to protect children's welfare. The childminder supervises young children closely and carries out thorough risk assessments of her home, to ensure they can play safely. She supports them closely as they explore to help them follow safe practices and boundaries in place for their safety.

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should:

n enhance the assessing of children's development so that this is more precise and helps parents gain a clear picture of children's progress and what they need to learn next n target professional development more sharply to enrich the quality of practice further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480776 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10076230 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 to 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 29 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Brislington, Bristol. The childminder operates from 7.30am until 4.30pm on weekdays, all year round, except for bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for children. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector observed the children and the childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' written views by reading their comments in letters and messages. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including evidence of her suitability and training, and her procedures for safeguarding children.

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Inspection activities

17 September 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

17 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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