Childminder in Bristol

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children are extremely confident and self-assured in the childminder's care. They establish exceptionally strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant, who thoroughly understand individual personalities and routines. Children freely access a wealth of high-quality resources and make independent choices in their play. They are empowered to lead their own learning while the childminder skilfully responds to children's individual interests and plans innovative activities to further extend their already good knowledge and skills. Purposeful conversations enable children to make rapid progress in their learning. The childminder meticulously plans learning experiences to help children build their knowledge over a period of time. For example, after reading 'The Rainbow Fish', children watch videos about fishermen to develop their understanding of the world and where fish come from. The childminder provides valuable first-hand experiences, such as visiting the

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The provision is outstanding

supermarket to build familiarity with the local community. Together, children choose a fish to bring home to investigate in more detail. Children use magnifying glasses to examine the fish. The childminder supports children's understanding of how its body works and introduces vocabulary such as 'gills' and 'scales'. Children recall their experiences and create a book about their learning and proudly share their achievements with visitors.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is highly dedicated to her role and is fully committed to developing her already outstanding provision further. She continuously reflects on her practice to identify training opportunities and ensure her expert knowledge remains up to date. The childminder successfully includes parents in her meticulous self-evaluation process. For instance, she gathers their ideas, views and opinions through regular questionnaires. Written comments express high regard for the care and education the childminder provides. They comment on the 'nurturing and child-centred approach' and value the excellent support they receive to help continue their children's learning at home. n Children listen attentively to interactive stories and rhymes they have chosen. They are highly motivated and anticipate what is coming next. Children delight in lifting the flaps to reveal animal characters. They enthusiastically sing along to

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familiar songs and rhymes, such as 'Old McDonald'. Children successfully use props to choose animals. They correctly identify animals by name and excitedly sound out the noises they make. n The childminder uses highly effective strategies to enhance children's understanding of the different emotions they may feel. Children use photograph cards effectively to demonstrate how they feel if they are not yet able to communicate this in words. Young children are developing compassion towards people who are less fortunate that themselves. They work together to collect

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27 February 2020 food items which they deliver to the local food bank with the childminder. n Children have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the childminder's daily routines and expectations for their behaviour. They view a visual timetable to support their understanding of the structure of each day and what is happening next. Children are extremely well behaved. The childminder and her assistant are wonderful role models. Children learn to share and take turns from a young age. They are developing early friendships and show consideration and kindness towards one another. For example, at snack time they cut up fruit to share with their peers. n Children are very well prepared for future experiences, such as the move to nursery or school. Children embrace opportunities to complete small tasks for themselves. They learn to manage risks and skilfully use knives to cut their fruit into small pieces. Children respond positively to high levels of praise from the

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childminder and display a can-do attitude as they twist and pull the stalk from their fruit. n The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn. She makes precise observations of their play and uses her expert knowledge of children's interests to plan activities that extend and challenge their learning even further. She completes sharply focused assessments of children's development and monitors this very closely to identify where children may need extra support. The childminder works exceptionally well with parents and signposts them to other professionals to ensure swift referrals are made. This supports children's health and well-being to the highest level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends regular training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She has robust procedures in place to protect children from harm and is extremely clear about how to implement them if she has concerns about their welfare. The childminder and her assistants 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 is highly vigilant and teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches children how to cross the road safely when walking to and from pre-school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276061 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10125543 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 12 Number of children on roll 25 Date of previous inspection 12 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in the Horfield area of Bristol. She operates Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, and on Friday from 7.30am to 5pm, all year round. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification and provides funded early education for children aged three and four years. She works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the premises and held discussions with the childminder and her assistant 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 impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector sampled 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

27 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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