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

The childminder is passionate about her role and places the children at the heart of everything she does. Children are happy and content in the childminder's welcoming home. She has a range of resources that she links closely to children's current interests. The childminder is caring and fun in her approach and she interacts well with the children. She has developed close bonds with the children and they regularly seek her out for reassurance and cuddles.

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The provision is good

Overall, the childminder has developed close partnerships with parents. They speak highly of her and the dedication she has for her role. The childminder keeps them regularly updated with what their children are doing and the progress they are making. She offers useful advice to parents and has supported them with minor behavioural issues at home.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For instance, she fosters an early love of stories with children, who independently choose stories and snuggle in with her to enjoy them. The childminder uses clear speech and gives children plenty of time to think and respond to questions she asks. Children are making good progress in their communication and language development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with an abundance of outings and experiences in the local community to learn about the world around them and to support and develop their physical skills. For example, children take part in weekly forest sessions in the woods in all weathers. They they explore the woods and enjoy collecting sticks, acorns and leaves to bring back to the childminder's home and use to create pictures. Children also visit the beach and have fun making sandcastles. They attend toddler groups where they learn to socialise in bigger groups with children of different ages. n The childminder supports children to be independent from a young age. She encourages children to develop a 'can-do' attitude as they have fun dressing up, for example. Children confidently take off their socks and put on dressing-up shoes. n The childminder is very inclusive. For example, she finds out about, and values

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need to do better?

the home languages of children who speak English as an additional language. She takes time to learn words in the child's home language and ensures that she uses the correct pronunciation. She also ensures that she follows any dietary requirements children have and that all meals are similar so that children feel included. n The childminder tracks the progress children are making and knows the children

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need to do better?

23 September 2019 in her care well. She observes them as they play but does not always plan precisely for what children need to learn next, to support them to make the best possible progress. n Children enjoy completing animal puzzles, and the childminder supports them to learn to turn pieces in order to complete the puzzle. Children pick this up quickly and show good problem-solving skills. The childminder supports children to learn about different animals as they identify different animals such as an octopus, seal and hedgehog. n The childminder networks closely with a small group of childminders and accesses a range of training. She uses this to update her knowledge and skills. For instance, recent training has supported her to ensure that children are provided with healthy snacks and meals to support their overall development. n The childminder reflects well on the activities she provides for the children but

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need to do better?

does not use her self-evaluation to identify key areas for improvement including, using the views of the children and parents to support her in this process. n Children are offered healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks. The childminder supports children to learn about the importance of drinking lots of water to say hydrated and the importance of washing their hands before eating.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and knows the correct procedure to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She has good knowledge of wider safeguarding issues and the possible indicators. The childminder is aware of the correct procedure to follow if an allegation was to be made against her. She uses risk assessments effectively to minimise risks to children in her home and when on outings in the local community. The childminder supports children to learn about possible risks and to understand the rules about leaving her home, and managing the stairs safely.

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should:

n use information gained from observations and assessments to plan even more precisely for children's next steps in learning, to help them make the best possible progress n strengthen the self-evaluation process and involve parents and children further as part of the ongoing drive for continuous improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478828 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10061865 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 4 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the Redland area of Bristol. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7am to 7pm, all year round. The childminder provides overnight care if needed.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk of the childminder's home to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation. This included evidence of suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

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

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