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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are extremely happy and develop a strong sense of security and belonging. They form close attachments with the childminder and her assistants. Children's behaviour is good and they respond well to the clear boundaries and expectations set by the childminder. They take responsibility for completing small tasks. For example, children proudly help the childminder take empty plates to the kitchen after eating their lunch. Children play cooperatively and learn to share and take turns. They use their imagination as they pretend objects stand for another. For example, they use sensory stones to play a 'curling' game. Children display coordination and learn to move their bodies in different ways. They think about the direction and the force they use as they slide stones across the floor.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a wide range of experiences in the childminder's interesting garden. They nurture plants and seeds, and watch excitedly as they grow and become ready to harvest. Children are motivated and eager to learn. They discover that ice melts in their hands as they carefully move the ice cubes from one tray to another. Children display good language skills. They excitedly shout, 'Splash' as they drop the ice into the water. Children search for underwater animals to support their play. They make connections between animals and their habitats, selecting only those that live under water.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants share high expectations for children's learning and development. They have a secure understanding of how children learn and provide a wide range of interesting toys and resources. However, the childminder does not always organise the resources effectively to ensure children are able to follow their interests and ideas readily, and develop their engagement and learning further. n The childminder is dedicated to her role. She reflects on the service she provides and considers the ever-changing needs of children when identifying professional development opportunities. At present, the childminder is improving her understanding of how to support children's mental health. She uses her enhanced insight to support children to express and manage their feelings even more effectively. This promotes children's emotional well-being. n The childminder takes children on a range of trips to extend their experiences

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need to do better?

and help them learn about the wider world. She plans outings to ignite children's curiosity and uses her observations of children's interests to extend their learning. For example, their visits to a local woodland inspires the childminder to plan further activities, such as searching for pebbles and animal tracking. n The childminder teaches children to respect and celebrate their differences. Children enthusiastically talk about their homes. They recall past learning

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need to do better?

12 February 2020 experiences of building 'houses' and 'blocks of flats' from cardboard boxes. n The childminder completes regular assessments of children's progress. She builds an accurate picture of what children know and can do and uses this information to plan for their future learning. n Children enjoy sharing books with the childminder and her assistants. They listen well to stories read aloud and point to illustrations as they follow the storyline. Children smile and show excitement during familiar parts of stories and respond positively to questions asked. n The childminder promotes a shared approach to children's learning and care. She regularly gathers information from parents about children's achievements at home and works with them to identify what they need to learn next. The childminder shares her knowledge and experience to help guide parents through stages of development, such as toilet training.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has good links with local playgroups and schools. She works with them to ensure children's learning is consistent and that children are well prepared for their move to school. Children are independent and manage their self-care. The childminder gives them praise and encouragement as they put on their shoes for outdoor play. The childminder practises school routines with the children. For example, she encourages children to line up before going outside. n Children's mathematical development is supported well. For instance, as children play with water, the childminder's assistant encourages children to investigate what items will float or sink. Children test their ideas, stating, 'It sinks because it's heavy.'

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's home is safe and secure. She completes daily safety checks on all areas of her home to ensure children play in a safe environment. Children are well supervised. The childminder and her assistants have a thorough knowledge of child protection procedures and fully understand their roles and responsibilities in protecting children from harm. They are able to clearly identify the signs and symptoms that might cause concern about a child's welfare. The childminder and her assistants attend regular safeguarding training to update their knowledge. They have a deep understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as radicalisation and exploitation.

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should:

n enhance the opportunities for children to access and choose resources to ensure they can readily follow their own interests and ideas and develop their engagement and learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 106821 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10125402 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 1 to 11 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 2 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1979. She lives in Whitchurch, Bristol. Childminding takes place between 7.15am and 6.30pm from Monday to Friday, all year round, apart from family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants. She holds a relevant level 3 qualification. The childminder provides early education funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the premises and held discussions with the childminder and her assistants to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector invited the childminder to participate in a joint observation. She considered the quality of teaching during activities and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

12 February 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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Inspection activities

12 February 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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