Childminder EY484911

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

Children enjoy being with this nurturing childminder. She knows each child very well and shows them a great deal of warmth and affection, for example when they snuggle into her as they get a little tired. The childminder organises and presents toys and resources very well. Children enjoy choosing what they want to play with, and the childminder encourages them to do this for themselves. They are independent learners, ready to have a go and persevere with new skills. Children develop their mathematical skills well. For example, they enjoy sorting items into groups, matching colours and shapes, and confidently count. They use addition and subtraction as they sing and dance to lively number songs. Children behave very well. The childminder offers calm and consistent guidance to children who are still learning about turn taking and sharing. For example, younger children say sorry without any prompts from the childminder as they learn to share toys. The

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The provision is good

childminder uses skilful questions to help older children to resolve any problems between them. Children understand what is expected of them and know the childminder has clear expectations for their behaviour, such as sitting at the table while eating. The childminder provides a wide range of age-appropriate cultural experiences to help support children's understanding of the wider world and the way others live.

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n The childminder warmly welcomes all children and families to ensure everyone feels a part of her family. She successfully builds on children's confidence and self-esteem. Children thoroughly enjoy attending. They respond very well to her consistent praise and encouragement that helps them learn to be tolerant, respectful and polite to their friends. n The childminder use observations of children to plan and provide an exciting and inspiring range of activities and experiences that cover all areas of the curriculum. Her skilful teaching means children make good progress from their starting points. For example, the childminder draws children's attention to a dinosaur habitat she has created with a variety of textured and natural materials. She encourages them to build on their descriptive and positional language and notice if it is easier to make marks in wet or dry sand. However, she does not fully encourage younger children's interest in initial letters in words

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need to do better?

to help support their early literacy skills. n The childminder provides extensive outdoor play experiences, in all weathers, where children show high levels of enthusiasm. She talks about the importance of safety and allows children to take supervised risks in their play. For instance, children learn to manipulate safety knives and scissors indoors and balance and climb in forest-type activities they enjoy with other groups of children. n Children learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They follow good

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28 November 2019 hygiene routines and eat nutritious snacks. The childminder takes opportunities at mealtimes, and as children play imaginatively with play food, to talk to children about the benefits of eating a healthy diet. n The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents and carers. She provides excellent support to families that effectively meets each child's needs. Parents comment on the welcoming and inviting home the childminder provides for children to play. For example, they say their children talk about any new activities, their favourite books and the well-organised resources which are easily accessible. n The childminder is committed to providing the best quality experience she can for children. She accurately evaluates the quality of the care and learning offered to make ongoing improvements. For instance, she has developed her garden to provide more learning opportunities for all ages of children.

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need to do better?

Additionally, following her own research and guidance from other childminders and professionals, she has improved the way she encourages children to engage in conversations. She asks questions and suggests ideas to improve outcomes for children. The childminder provides some opportunities for children to use programmable toys and recognises this as an area to develop further. n The childminder has a clear vision and plans to continuously improve the quality of her teaching. For example, she has embarked on a relevant childcare qualification at level 3 to extend her knowledge.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder benefits from regular training that ensures she has a very good understanding of the most current procedures for safeguarding, to protect children from harm. The childminder knows the local child protection procedures, what to do in the event of an allegation, and the evacuation plan. She has robust procedures for risk assessments, which are carried out daily to help keep children safe.

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should:

n maximise opportunities for younger children's interest in letters and the sounds they make, to enhance literacy skills n build on children's growing awareness and understanding of information and technology to enhance their knowledge of the world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484911 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10076384 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 2 to 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 18 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the Horfield area of Bristol. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm, weekdays, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed activities and the interactions between the childminder and children indoors. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' written views and questionnaires provided on the day. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children's information and learning records, safeguarding policies and procedures, self-evaluation, and some policies and procedures.

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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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