Childminder, Out-of school day care in Bristol

This provision meets requirements

The childminder ensures that children receive very good standards of care and attention. She makes her home welcoming and stimulating, and children are happy. They thoroughly enjoy the wide range of play activities that are on offer, which complement their overall development well. Children are settled and safe during their time with the childminder. They relax in the comfortable and cosy areas of the home after a busy day at school, or choose to take part in a range of activities and games. The childminder knows the children very well and uses their interests to engage them in play. For example, children of all ages take part in group card games with much enthusiasm.

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This provision meets requirements

Relationships between the childminder and the staff at the children's school are strong. They share information on a regular basis and work in partnership well. For example, the childminder knows what children are learning about at school and offers enjoyable play activities that complement these topics, which children utterly enjoy.

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This provision meets requirements

The home is calm, and children's behaviour is excellent. Children fully understand the house rules, and the childminder is a good role model to them. She celebrates their achievements, making them feel valued and boosting their self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder shows a commitment to continual development. For example, she actively engages with courses and training resources that deepen her understanding of a range of child development and safeguarding subjects. This helps her make changes when needed and positively influences her practice, which benefits the children. n The childminder is friendly and interacts warmly with children. They have built strong relationships with her and comment that they enjoy coming to her home and have lots of fun. Children say that the childminder is 'really really nice'. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are complimentary about the care and attention their children receive. The childminder communicates with parents daily so that they are well informed about what their children have been doing. She ensures messages are passed to and from the school so that parents are also kept up to date with school news. The childminder plans to build on this

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and develop relationships with parents even further to ensure she captures their views and opinions in her self-evaluation. n The childminder seeks children's views from day to day about what activities they would like to do. This keeps them interested and motivated to participate in the activities on offer.

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8 January 2020 n Children are confident and enjoy socialising. The childminder encourages children to be independent. She gives them plenty of time to develop their self- care and independence, for example using the toilet without support and tidying up after themselves when they have finished an activity. n The childminder makes each child feel special. She celebrates children as individuals, which children are very grateful for. For example, on their birthday, children have a cake baked for them to share with their friends and family, and the childminder provides them with a birthday tea. n Children of all ages play well together. Older children play alongside younger children and act as good role models to them. For example, they help children with puzzles that they find challenging and build their confidence in trying new things by showing them how to do them. n Children have a good understanding of diversity. The childminder provides

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children with a range of activities and resources that allow them to learn about similarities and differences. Children are respectful of one another and they proudly celebrate what makes them unique. This prepares children well for their future lives in society.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding. She knows how to keep children safe and promote their welfare. She has a deep understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and wider safeguarding issues. She is clear about the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child in her care. Risk assessment ensures that the home is kept clean and safe, and the childminder has systems in place to ensure the premises and equipment are suitable. The childminder regularly completes safeguarding and child protection training, which continually enhances her understanding of how to protect children from harm. She maintains good policies and procedures for safeguarding, which she shares effectively with parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550078 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10111167 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 4 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Stoke Bishop, Bristol. The childminder operates during term time only, offering care before and after school for children attending Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.15am to 8.45am and 3.30pm to 6.30pm. She has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n Discussions took place with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children. n The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records, health and safety records, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and the other adult household member. n The inspector took account of the views of children and parents spoken to on the day of inspection. n The inspector sampled the childminder's methods of self-evaluation and discussed these with her.

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Inspection activities

8 January 2020 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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8 January 2020 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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