Childminder 2509509

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 feel safe and secure in the care of the calm and nurturing childminder. The childminder recognises the importance of this so that children are settled and comfortable to learn. She tailors the curriculum to their interests and stages of development and supports them well. Children confidently choose from a wide range of resources and activities and make good progress in their learning. They remember what they have learned previously and talk about it in their play. For example, they recall a story read to them by the childminder and repeat words and phrases from the book, such as 'Is that the wolf? Big wolf!'. The childminder accurately assesses what children know and can do and identifies where they need extra support. Children have plenty of opportunity to practise and develop their skills, such as using the climbing equipment and stairs to build their strength and coordination. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder acts swiftly to support

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The provision is good

children when they struggle to share and take turns. She uses effective strategies, such as reminding children to use 'kind hands' and by saying 'one more' to warn children that their turn is coming to an end.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles for children. She provides wholesome and nutritious home-cooked meals and fresh fruit, and encourages children to drink plenty of water. The childminder plans opportunities for children to play in the fresh air, for example in the garden and at the park. However, she does not build on children's knowledge of healthy lifestyles as well as she could. n The childminder uses her observations of children to discover their interests and what they need to learn next. She plans activities to help them build on what they already know. For example, the childminder provides resources for children to share and sensitively supports them with this, to teach them to take turns when they play together. n Children have opportunities to learn about the community and different cultures. The childminder frequently takes children on outings, for example to visit the

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zoo or the local farm. As well as English, she also speaks in her home language to the children to teach them some Spanish words. n Children enjoy learning together as a group. The childminder provides enjoyable experiences which stimulate children and motivate them to explore. She interacts warmly with children, comments on their play and asks questions. This promotes their communication and language. However, on occasion, the childminder does not engage the quieter children in group activities as successfully as their more confident friends, to enhance their learning further. n Children's early literacy and mathematics are supported well by the childminder. For instance, she uses books with pop-up pictures that excite the children and

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8 June 2021 hold their attention effectively. The children listen intently and join in by repeating phrases and words from the story. This helps to promote their love of books. The childminder encourages children to sort toys into categories, to develop their understanding of early mathematical concepts. n The childminder builds strong relationships with parents. They are very complimentary of the childminder. Parents comment that they are 'delighted with her care'. The childminder involves parents in their child's learning and regularly shares information about their progress. She also invites comments from parents to gain their views and wishes for their child while they are in her care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is fully aware of her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe from harm. She attends regular safeguarding training and can recognise the signs and symptoms of when a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder knows the correct procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of a child. She understands her responsibilities with regard to wider safeguarding issues, for example about radicalisation. The childminder checks that her premises and garden are secure to ensure that children cannot leave without her knowledge and supervision.

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should:

n develop the quality of teaching to engage all children, including the quieter and less confident children, during group activities, to help all children make as much progress in their learning as possible n provide more opportunities for children to learn about the importance of healthy choices and lifestyles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2509509 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10191670 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 2 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in the Lawrence Hill area of Bristol. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.15pm Monday to Wednesday. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the 2020-21 COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children during activities. n A range of documentation was sampled by the inspector, including information on suitability, first aid and safeguarding policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection. n Parents' views were sought by the inspector and taken into account. n The inspector carried out and discussed a joint observation of practice with the childminder.

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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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