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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and well settled in the safe and calm setting. They have plenty of time to become deeply engrossed in their chosen activities. For instance, children spend a long time building with construction toys or completing shape sorters. They develop good levels of concentration. The childminder plans around children's interests and learning preferences and ensures a good balance of child- initiated play and adult-led activities to help build on their learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder places a high priority on children's language development and extends their skills through effective interaction. For example, she models good conversational skills and asks questions to check children's understanding. She continuously introduces new words to widen their vocabulary, such as teaching children different species of animals. Children make good progress in this area, as they imitate words and phrases and communicate their ideas to the attentive childminder. They learn to sing familiar songs from an early age.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and develop good manners. The childminder expects all children to be polite and kind. She supports them to understand the expected behaviour through consistent rules and boundaries. The childminder promotes children's social skills as they play, such as caring for one another. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and with one another.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about offering children a wide range of experiences to develop their knowledge and interest in the world around them. For example, they go on regular trips to the zoo, museum and a local nature reserve. Children develop a keen interest in the natural world, and the childminder builds on their knowledge further through activities, stories and discussions. n The childminder provides a good range of toys that match children's interests and their stages of development. Children follow their interests, access toys freely and readily engage in activities planned for them. However, the resources and activities on offer do not always allow children to use their curiosity and imagination as fully as possible. n Children are keen to tackle mathematical challenges throughout the day, and develop a good understanding of shape, size and numbers. For instance, they practise counting while reading a book, complete jigsaw puzzles and explore

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with shape sorters. The childminder encourages children to solve problems independently, while providing plenty of encouragement. Children show perseverance and develop good critical thinking skills. n Children develop a love of reading from an early age through engaging story

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10 February 2020 times. The childminder is skilled at making stories interesting, such as by using props, different voices and encouraging children to think about the storyline. Children join in happily, as the childminder chooses books that match their interests. They enjoy acting out scenes from their favourite books, such as pretending to drink tea out of a teapot while reading the story 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea'. n The childminder is kind, caring and attentive. She quickly notices when children are tired or hungry, and responds sensitively to their individual needs. She offers plenty of reassurance and praise throughout the day, which promotes children's emotional well-being effectively. n The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents. She ensures an effective two-way flow of communication, which helps to provide consistent care and learning for children. This includes regular discussion of children's next steps

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in learning. The childminder offers suggestions of how parents can continue to support these at home. Parents state they are very happy with the childminder's services. n The childminder supports children's awareness of safety. For instance, children have clear routines to follow when walking along the road and when visiting busy places. However, the childminder has not fully considered the best ways to support children's understanding of personal safety when using electronic devices to access the internet. n The childminder is committed to ongoing improvements. She regularly reviews her practice, and adapts her provision to meet the individual children's needs, gaining feedback from parents to help make positive changes. She attends regular training and seeks advice from other professionals, to help keep her knowledge up to date and to further develop her professional practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that her practice meets current requirements and keeps her knowledge up to date through regular training. She is aware of the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm and is confident with the procedures to follow to act on any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children well throughout the day and maintains a safe environment. She knows how to identify and minimise risks, such as making sure all toys and resources are suitable for the youngest children.

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should:

n review and enhance resources and opportunities to help maximise children's natural curiosity and imagination

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should:

10 February 2020 n consider ways to support children to develop an age-appropriate understanding of how to use electronic devices safely, particularly when accessing the internet.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 106797 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10061768 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 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 30 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Clifton, Bristol. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder currently operates all year round from 7.45am to 6.30pm, Monday to Wednesday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home available to children and completed a learning walk with the childminder to discuss the organisation of the provision. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation together. n The inspector spoke to the children and took into account written feedback from parents. n The childminder provided evidence of qualifications and suitability checks.

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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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