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

p.1

The provision is good

Children are happy and confident, and they settle quickly into the childminder's home. Children develop good relationships with the childminder and her family. The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting children's emotional well- being. She uses good methods to get to know the children when they first start attending her setting. She closely follows children's routines to meet their individual needs and to help them to feel secure. Babies form strong and close attachments to the childminder. They snuggle into her for comfort and are content in her care.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder sets clear and consistent boundaries, and children have a good understanding of how to behave well. Children share and manage their feelings appropriately. For example, they confidently use a sand timer to help them take turns when they want to play with the same toy. Older children show care and consideration towards the youngest children. For instance, they make sounds and funny faces to try and get the babies to laugh when they get upset.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for the children to make good progress. She skilfully interacts with children, targeting her teaching well to meet each child's level of understanding. Children make good progress in their learning.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder understands the importance of keeping up to date with changes to legislation. She keeps her skills and knowledge up to date through working closely with other childminders and the local authority early years advisor. For instance, she has recently been reviewing safeguarding procedures. n Children benefit from a wide range of experiences. The childminder takes them on outings to local toddler groups, parks and soft-play centres. Children learn to be confident and sociable around other children of similar ages. n The childminder recognises the benefits of working in partnership with the other settings that children attend, to provide a shared approach to learning. She shares information about children's progress to help her and other professionals support children's needs effectively. n The childminder knows the children well. She makes accurate assessments of their progress and uses the information that she gathers effectively to plan for

p.2

need to do better?

children's next steps in learning. Children are keen and motivated to learn. They excitedly take part in the activities that the childminder provides. Children learn about the world around them and develop fine motor skills when they pick up plastic insects with tongs and use magnifying glasses to explore them. n The childminder supports children's language development well. She listens to what they have to say and models language to help children to use words in the right context. The childminder supports the older children to understand more

p.2

need to do better?

4 November 2019 complex rules with language. For instance, she explains how the word 'man' changes to 'men' if there is more than one. n Children gain a good mathematical understanding. They spend time focused as they learn about shapes and how they fit together, as they independently complete puzzles. The childminder supports children to learn to count objects, helping them to recognise that number has meaning. Children keenly use their counting skills to count and compare the legs and wings on the plastic insects that they are playing with. n The childminder develops good partnerships with children's parents. She works closely with parents to get to know their children to support their routines and care needs. She shares children's progress with parents and keeps them informed about their child's day. However, there is scope for her to involve parents in supporting their children's learning at home.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with opportunities to have fresh air and exercise and children enjoy being outside. However, she is still developing her garden and she does not consider how she can offer children who prefer to learn outside more challenging experiences to further support their progress.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and safeguarding matters. She has sound procedures in place and keeps her knowledge up to date and relevant. The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe. She can identify the signs that may mean a child is at risk and knows what action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children well and keeps children safe. She carries out checks on her home and the different outings she takes the children on.

p.3

should:

n extend partnerships with parents to involve them in supporting their children's learning at home n develop the planning of outdoor activities to provide more challenge and stimulation for children who prefer to learn outdoors.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY544122 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10099905 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Bristol. The childminder provides care for children from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of all of the areas of the house. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation. This included evidence about accidents and training. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the activities that she plans and how these activities benefit children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

p.4

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.

p.4

Inspection activities

4 November 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.5

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.5