Childminder in Bristol

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children thrive in the welcoming environment. They have strong bonds with the childminder and with one another, and are happy and secure. The enthusiastic childminder makes learning fun. Children show high levels of engagement as they learn, demonstrating excellent concentration skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder ensures children benefit from plenty of outdoor play, for example through regular visits to local woodland and parks. She makes good use of incidental opportunities to extend children's knowledge about the world, for example exploring hailstones and providing explanations of how they are formed. The childminder knows children well and plans around their individual interests, while at the same time encouraging them to try out new activities to enhance their learning. For instance, children eagerly join in as the childminder supports them to make their own play dough for the first time. She extends their mathematical knowledge effectively as they measure out the ingredients.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes positive attitudes by consistently modelling respectful interactions with children. Clear and consistent boundaries contribute to children behaving exceptionally well. Children play harmoniously and are very caring towards one another, for example offering toys and taking turns from an early age without support. They are polite and extremely helpful, as the childminder encourages them to take charge of tasks such as setting up and tidying away.

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n The childminder takes into account children's experiences from home to plan activities that enrich their experiences and prepare them for future learning. For instance, she ensures they are able to socialise and develop friendships with others outside of the setting, to help build on their social skills. Children rapidly develop self-confidence and the ability to thrive in new situations. n Children become increasingly independent and learn to manage self-care skills, supported by the childminder, who builds on their skills effectively. For example, they know to wash their hands before eating and learn to put on their shoes and coats. The childminder works closely with parents to sensitively progress children's toileting needs. n The childminder promotes children's early literacy skills effectively. Children enjoy engaging story times as the childminder encourages participation through actions and familiar stories. They love having their favourite books read to them

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and listen attentively for long periods. Children develop good pencil control as they draw detailed pictures using their imagination. The childminder enthusiastically discusses the pictures with the children to encourage them to develop their drawing and add further details.

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28 January 2020 n Children relish challenge and show high levels of perseverance as they attempt to master new skills. For example, they try again and again to connect train track pieces together and work hard to open a bag of flour independently. The childminder offers plenty of encouragement and praise for their efforts and achievements, which boosts children's self-esteem and the confidence that they need to move forward in their learning. n The childminder supports children's language well by modelling conversation and extending their vocabulary. Children are confident communicators and enjoy talking about their family and experiences from home. However, at times, the childminder does not allow children enough time to think about and respond to conversations and questions asked. Therefore, opportunities are missed to extend children's thinking skills even further. n The childminder works in close partnership with parents. She ensures an

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effective two-way flow of communication and regularly discusses children's next steps in learning. The childminder offers suggestions of how parents can continue to support these at home, for example by limiting the use of a dummy. Parents are highly complimentary of the childminder's service and state that their children are excited to attend each week. n The childminder is keen to develop her knowledge and skills to continually improve her practice. For instance, she has recently attended training which has given her new ideas to try, for instance incorporating more singing during the day. She networks with other childminders and makes use of local support to keep up to date with any changes in requirements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of her role in protecting children from possible harm. She keeps up to date with current requirements though regular training and is aware of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder is confident with the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She supervises children well throughout the day and maintains a safe environment, including carrying out regular checks of her home to help minimise risks.

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n strengthen teaching further by allowing children enough time to think and respond to questions and discussions, to help develop their thinking skills even more.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459968 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10061805 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 23 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Horfield area of Bristol. She operates on Tuesdays from 8.15am to 6.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder discussed her self-evaluation with the inspector and explained how she organises her provision. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector spoke to the children and took into account written feedback from parents. n The inspector sampled documents that evidence the childminder's qualifications.

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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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28 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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