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

The childminder provides a homely environment for children. She knows how to treat all children as individuals and values their comments and contributions. Children are confident, happy and emotionally secure in this friendly setting.

p.2

The provision is good

Children have access to a broad range of exciting and stimulating activities. They are able to move freely around the playrooms and learn to make independent choices. The childminder knows how to facilitate children's learning effectively, such as ensuring resources are easily accessible. This helps children to lead their own learning and develop their curiosity to explore even further.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder provides many different experiences for children to help build their knowledge and skills. For instance, she takes children on regular outings to places of interest, such as the animal park, soft-play centres, and travels with them on public transport. She uses these experiences well to build upon children's positive awareness of other people and communities and to help widen their social interactions.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder supports children's developing use of language effectively, including for those who speak English as an additional language. For example, she obtains key words in children's home languages from parents and uses an online translation tool for correct pronunciation. All children develop good early language and communication skills from their initial starting points.

p.2

need to do better?

n Children play well together as they engage in role-play activities. They learn to wait patiently for their turn and enjoy sharing books with others. The childminder is a good role model in helping children to understand her behaviour expectations. She is calm and caring in her approach and praises children when they respond politely, such as when they say 'no, thank you'. n The childminder uses her direct observations and an online monitoring system to track children's individual progress and learning needs. Overall, the childminder provides a good mix of child-initiated and adult-led activities that mostly reflect children's interests and incorporate their next steps in learning. However, at times, her learning expectations during some group activities are not reflective of children's current abilities to help sustain their interests fully. n Partnerships with parents are effective and well established from the outset. The

p.2

need to do better?

childminder obtains key information from parents about their children's personal care routines and preferences. She uses this information well to plan for children's specific care needs. Parents receive regular feedback about their children's progress, including ideas to help extend learning at home.

p.2

need to do better?

2 December 2019 n The childminder carries out daily checks within her home, the garden area and during outings to identify and remove any potential hazards to keep children safe. She has a clear fire evacuation plan and regularly practises fire drills with the children. The childminder provides a clean environment and promotes good hygiene practices, such as regular handwashing. Children learn about the importance of looking after their bodies, including the benefits of regular exercise and eating healthy foods. n The childminder values the importance of ongoing professional development to further strengthen her knowledge and skills. She attends regular network meetings organised by the local authority, where she gets to meet other providers and share good practice ideas. The childminder makes effective use of training opportunities to improve the quality of her provision. For example, after attending training about promoting sensory play, the childminder introduced a

p.2

need to do better?

range of natural materials and everyday objects for children to explore. As a result, she observed an increase in children's curiosity to engage in exploratory play and investigate items through the use of their senses. n Since her registration, the childminder continues to reflect on the quality of her provision and has made some changes, such as updating toys and resources in response to feedback from children. However, the childminder's self-evaluation process does not capture the views of parents to help drive further improvement.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her role to keep children safe from harm. She is vigilant during outings and supervises children at all times. The childminder is able to recognise the main signs and symptoms of abuse and is familiar with the procedures for making a referral, should she have a concern about a child. Additionally, she is aware of wider safeguarding issues, such as 'Prevent' duty, and has access to relevant contact numbers should she need to report a concern. The childminder continues to access child protection training to keep up to date with any relevant changes to legislation.

p.3

should:

n consider the current abilities of individual children when conducting adult-led group activities, to engage them fully and offer suitable challenges to sustain their interests n review self-evaluation processes to include the views of parents to help identify any areas of strength and development to drive continuous improvement.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY551271 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10126912 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 to 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Filton, Bristol. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's premises. n A planned activity was jointly observed and evaluated by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and spoke to children. She reviewed some written feedback from parents. n A sample of relevant documents was reviewed by the inspector, including evidence relating to suitability checks for household members, and the childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and considered the impact this has on children's learning.

p.4

Inspection activities

2 December 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

2 December 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.5

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.6

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.6

Inspection activities

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

p.6

Inspection activities

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

p.6