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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and relaxed in the safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment the childminder provides. Their behaviour and social skills are especially good. They play cooperatively together and, at times, they thoughtfully tidy away toys without being asked. The childminder is very calm and patient. She supports children promptly when they need occasional support to understand boundaries in place for their safety or to share toys. She takes the time to clearly explain things to children, such as what they are planning to do next. This helps their understanding, motivates them, and reduces any frustration. Children cooperatively prepare to move from their current activities on to other things, such as mealtimes or outside play.

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The provision is good

Parents are very positive about the childminder's service and the care and the opportunities that she provides for their children. The childminder works closely with parents when children first start, to get to know children and support their individual needs. She has flexibly adapted these arrangements during the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic, conscientiously adding individual sessions to help new children settle. Parents praise her thoughtful support, particularly as their children have had limited social contact because of the pandemic. Children grow in confidence and form strong bonds with the childminder. They enjoy her provision and being with other children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is experienced and knows how children learn. Her good teaching and effective role modelling offers children new ideas and words to help to develop their language and skills. Children chat confidently and take turns in conversation. They are inquisitive and confidently ask questions. The childminder adapts activities and introduces additional resources, following children's interests and learning needs effectively. This inspires children and motivates them well. They make good progress, including two-year-old children in receipt of funding. n The childminder recognises children's individuality and observes them closely to assess their development and progress. She focuses on what they need to learn next, making plans for the ways she will help them achieve these. However, she does not always share such information with parents. Additionally, she is not fully aware of what children are learning at home or how parents are supporting

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them. This then means there is not a consistent approach to the support children receive, to help close gaps in their learning quickly and ensure they make the best possible progress. n The childminder is ambitious in her plans to provide children with an interesting and inspiring environment, to support their learning and development. She has

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need to do better?

8 June 2021 created well organised areas, indoors and outside, that spark children's curiosity and motivate them to explore. They have lots of choice and easy access to a wide variety of stimulating activities and resources. The childminder continues to develop her provision. She focuses closely on the changing needs of the children in her care, sourcing additional training to help develop her knowledge and support further. n The childminder offers inspiring experiences for children to develop their physical skills, a healthy lifestyle and learn about the natural world. She takes children on trips to the nearby woodland. She has extensive areas where she plants, grows, and harvests a range of produce with the children. They then prepare and eat these fruits and vegetables. She is currently undertaking a forest school qualification at level 3 and is implementing more of this approach into her practice. Children relish the opportunity to explore making marks with

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charcoal, they then crush it and mix in water to make a natural paint. They learn to respect and care for living creatures and are fascinated to watch butterflies hatch from their cocoons. n The childminder gives children lots of encouragement and praise, helping to build their confidence and empowering them to do things for themselves. Children persevere in putting on their waterproof trousers and boots to go outside. They gain dexterity and strength using tools and equipment. They concentrate well to use scissors to help the childminder open a bag of sand. They persist when challenges occur and develop the key skills and attitudes that give them a good start for their future.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of what to do in the event of any concerns about a child. She has updated her knowledge through training, to ensure her understanding and procedures focus on the most suitable ways to help keep children safe. The childminder ensures her home is clean and well maintained. She carries out thorough risk assessments on her home and when on outings, to help maintain children's safety, including during her forest school style activities. The childminder closely monitors children as they play, offering sensitive reminders to help them learn about hazards and risks and adapt their actions accordingly.

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should:

n develop a consistent two-way flow of information about children's development and learning needs with parents, to ensure there is a consistent approach to the support children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554154 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10174298 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Fishponds, Bristol. She operates 8.30am to 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday, during school term times only. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged two- and three- years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection of the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for the children. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. The inspector observed the children and the childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account parents' written views by reading their comments in emails and text messages. n A range of documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications, and the childminder discussed her procedures for safeguarding the children.

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Inspection activities

8 June 2021 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

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