Childminder EY544865

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. They feel safe and comfortable in the welcoming environment. The childminder skilfully uses the resources that children show interest in to progress their learning. For example, children whose next steps in their learning relate to mathematics enjoy making cookies out of play dough and baking them in the play kitchen. The childminder uses their play to teach them about colours, shapes and numbers to support early mathematics skills. She communicates effectively with parents to obtain information about what children are doing at home and shares information about what they have been doing at the setting. This helps her to keep up to date with children's interests. Children generally behave very well. On occasions when young children display unwanted behaviour, the childminder manages the situation effectively. For example, she swiftly distracts children with toys that interest them.

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The provision is good

Children learn to regulate their behaviour from a young age and learn the difference between right and wrong. This is evident when a child who is making a loud banging noise on the chalkboard stops when the childminder says, 'Oh, that's a loud noise'. The childminder is calm and caring towards the children. When they become upset, they quickly settle after a cuddle from the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a well-thought-out plan of what she wants children to learn and how she will use resources to support their learning. When children first start, she obtains information from their parents about the experiences children have had so she can accurately assess what children already know. She uses this information to provide children with further experiences, such as taking them to the library because they have not been before. n Parents are very complimentary about the childminder. They comment positively about the care she provides, her communication with them, and particularly about the range of activities and outings that their children experience. n Children's early literacy skills are well supported. They show great interest in choosing a book and listening to it being read to them. They join in excitedly by helping the childminder to turn pages and by anticipating what happens next.

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need to do better?

n Children play cooperatively alongside each other. On occasions when a child snatches, the childminder reminds them about being kind to each other and about sharing. Children understand this and return snatched items immediately. They consistently follow instructions well. n Children benefit from regular outdoor play to support their physical development. The childminder takes children on regular walks in the forest and 'wellie walks', where she also promotes children's understanding of the world as they learn about the change in seasons. n Children show good levels of independence from a young age. They put on their

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17 October 2019 own shoes and coats and they feed and clean themselves. The childminder has a strong ambition to ensure children are well prepared for school when they leave her. She teaches them skills such as using a knife and fork, sharing, getting into a routine, and making healthy choices with food. n Children learn about good hygiene practices. The daily routine teaches all children effectively about cleaning hands throughout the day, putting hands over their mouth when coughing so that germs do not spread, and blowing their nose with a tissue and then putting the tissue in the bin. n The childminder regularly evaluates her practice. She actively seeks the views of parents and uses this information to provide a better service. She has identified that she would benefit from further training to improve teaching even further. However, she has not yet taken steps to arrange this. n The childminder organises daily art and craft activities for children, which they

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need to do better?

usually take part in with great enthusiasm. On occasions, she does not fully explain to children what they will be doing, which can cause some children to lose interest.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly updates her knowledge of safeguarding issues by completing relevant training. She has a good understanding of the different types of abuse, what action to take if she has a concern about a child, and the procedure for dealing with allegations against herself. She has effective systems in place to identify when a child may be at risk. For example, she keeps records of all injuries that children arrive with and injuries that may occur in her care.

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should:

n access professional development to improve practice even further, in order to promote the highest levels of achievement for children n enhance children's understanding of the activities that have been arranged by giving clear descriptions of what they will be doing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544865 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10096309 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Withywood, Bristol. The childminding service operates Monday to Thursday throughout the year. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk across all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took into account the views of parents from information gathered by the childminder for the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home, 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 looked at various documentation, such as paediatric first-aid and training certificates, children's assessment records, and relevant policies.

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Inspection activities

17 October 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

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