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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder is kind and caring in her approach. She has created a welcoming environment where children settle quickly. Children have developed strong relationships with the childminder and she is able to soothe and calm them when they become upset. Children enjoy cuddles with the childminder. She supports children well to learn about being kind to others and about sharing resources. She talks gently with children who need help with this and is consistent, to ensure children are aware of the behavioural expectations. The childminder reflects well on her provision and gathers parents' opinions and ideas on how she can continually improve the service she offers. For example, she is now working to make the resources even more accessible to younger children to develop their independence skills even further.

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The provision is good

The childminder develops children's early literacy skills well. For instance, children use chunky chalks to draw on a fence outdoors. They enjoy making marks and the childminder writes out children's names and sounds out the different letters. Children enjoy accessing stories independently to read with teddies; they confidently turn the pages and make up the story. Children also enjoy sitting with the childminder to listen to stories. Children show a love of books.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly takes children on outings and to different groups, helping develop their understanding of the world. For instance, children benefit from fresh air as they take part in forest school activities outdoors once a week. They also develop their social skills as they mix with other children. Additionally, they visit local parks and the library once a week. n The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents. She works closely with them to discuss children's progress and gives them regular updates about what their children are doing with her. Parents speak positively of the childminder and state that they feel she is like family. She gives ideas for parents to continue children's learning at home. n The childminder completes mandatory training and networks with other childminders. However, she does not target her professional development closely enough to further develop her early years knowledge and teaching skills.

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need to do better?

n Children are making good progress in their physical development. The childminder encourages children to knead and manipulate play dough to strengthen the muscles in their hands. Older children show good fine-motor skills as they confidently peel small stickers to make a picture. Younger children are supported well to practise new skills, such as walking and kicking a large ball. n The childminder is very sensitive to children's individual needs. She knows the

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23 October 2019 children in her care well. She recognises when younger children need more reassurance, when they are tired or have been away from the setting on holiday. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively and offers lots of praise and encouragement to the children, which promotes their self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder monitors the progress children are making closely. Overall, she uses her observations and assessments to identify next steps for children to move them forward in their development. However, on occasion, the childminder focuses her attention on older children during adult-led activities. She does not consistently adapt her interactions to support all children to promote their next steps in learning. n Children are developing key skills that will support them as they move on to school. For instance, children are given opportunities to be independent. Older

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children confidently take off their coats and all children are learning good hygiene routines. n The childminder supports children's imaginative play well. For example, older children enjoy pretending to make cups of tea for the childminder. She models play well and encourages younger children to join in.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role and responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She has a secure knowledge of the possible signs to be aware of that could indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows the correct procedure to follow to report any concerns. She also has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues and what to be aware of. The childminder supervises children well to ensure that they are safe within her home and uses risk assessments effectively to help her to minimise risks. This promotes children's safety and well-being.

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should:

n adapt interactions more effectively to better support all children to meet their next steps in learning n strengthen the plans for professional development to help raise the quality of teaching and outcomes for children even higher.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546562 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10099487 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 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Bristol, Somerset. She is available to care for children Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that she uses for caring for children. n Parents provided written feedback that the inspector reviewed and the inspector spoke with parents on the day of the inspection. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including policies, daily attendance registers and children's learning records.

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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

23 October 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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