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

The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment where children feel safe and secure. Children have developed strong attachments to the childminder. She is responsive to their needs and provides comfort and reassuring cuddles. As a result, children are confident to explore and motivated to learn. They choose from a wide range of interesting and stimulating resources on offer. The childminder observes children at play and identifies appropriate next steps in their learning. The childminder takes swift action to refer to other professionals for advice should she identify any gaps in children's development. This ensures all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive the help they need to ensure their best possible outcomes. The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve and encourages them to learn new skills. For example, babies explore different-sized containers and lids during their play, and the

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The provision is good

childminder supports and encourages them to turn and twist the lids, which helps them to develop their hand muscles and hand-to-eye coordination. The childminder has formed strong partnerships with parents. Parents describe the childminder's home as 'laughter filled' and 'a home from home'. They also comment that their children make 'tremendous rates of progress' in the childminder's care and that they feel very involved in their child's learning.

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n The childminder has good settling-in procedures for children. For example, she completes an 'All about me form' with parents to gather information, such as children's preferences, personalities and care routines. She uses this information to plan according to their interests and to reflect home care routines, which helps children, especially babies, to feel secure. n Children enjoy a wide variety of experiences which help them to learn about the world around them and other people. For example, the childminder regularly takes them to an interactive science museum where they can explore exhibits hands-on, and to toddler groups where they meet other children to promote their social skills. n The childminder supports children well as they play. She sits at their level, follows their interests, demonstrates new skills and narrates their play. However, the childminder does not always adapt her language when talking to babies. She

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sometimes uses long sentences and does not always model words clearly to support their emerging language. n The childminder promotes positive behaviour from a young age. For instance, she sensitively helps babies to take turns with each other by modelling positive behaviour and by encouraging them to roll balls back and forth to each other. n Children have access to a safe enclosed garden where they can be active and develop their physical skills. For example the childminder provides beams for

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25 February 2020 children to practise balance and coordination. However, there is scope to develop outdoor learning further to provide more opportunities for children to engage with and learn about the natural world. n The childminder regularly reflects on and evaluates her practice to identify areas for improvement. For example, she meets with other childminders to share knowledge and experience, including ideas for new activities to keep learning interesting and enjoyable for children. n The childminder attends regular training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she has attended a course to discover the unique ways in which children learn. She has used her new knowledge to develop a clearer understanding of children's individual learning styles and to tailor appropriate next steps in their learning. n The childminder supports children to lead healthy lifestyles. She teaches children

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to follow good hygiene practices, and provides healthy and nutritious snacks and meals, including fresh fruit and pasta. n Early literacy skills are promoted well by the childminder. For example, children have access to a wide range of books and they enjoy listening to stories with the childminder. She also takes children to the local library to further encourage a love of reading. n Children's mathematical knowledge and understanding are promoted well through play. The childminder uses opportunities to count items that children play with, such as bottle tops and balls, to help them learn about numbers and quantity. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder communicates the children's day to parents through regular chats and by sharing a daily diary of what their child has done. Parents regularly respond to comments and contribute to the diary. For example, they say they have continued activities at

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home that their children have shown interest in with the childminder. This supports a united approach to children's learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect children in her care from harm. She regularly attends safeguarding training. This helps her to identify the signs and symptoms a child may present if they are suffering from abuse. The childminder is fully aware of the reporting procedures should she become concerned about the welfare of a child. She also has a secure knowledge of the wider safeguarding issues, including identifying when a child may be at risk of radicalisation. Furthermore, the childminder knows who to inform in the event of an allegation made against herself.

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should:

25 February 2020 n help to build babies' vocabulary and develop their emerging language further n create more opportunities for children to explore, investigate and learn about the natural world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414415 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10061791 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 0 to 10 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 12 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the Knowle West area of Bristol. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the setting with the childminder and discussed how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed the childminder playing with children. n The inspector reflected on the quality of teaching with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including Disclosure and Barring Service information, the childminder's first-aid certificate and children's learning records. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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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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25 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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