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 happily enter the childminder's home upon their arrival. They are relaxed and show confidence in the friendly and nurturing environment that the childminder and her assistant provide. Children enjoy the interesting sensory activities offered to them. The childminder is skilled at adapting her support for the differing ages of children, developing their interest, and motivating them successfully. Children eagerly experiment and develop their coordination as they explore sensory beads. They are encouraged to notice changes as they add water and watch the beads grow, they name colours and discuss the texture. The childminder role models ideas, such as dropping the beads, and introduces the concept of bouncing, younger children are fascinated and copy her actions. Older children cooperate well as they work together, exploring and collecting the beads. The childminder extends their learning as she challenges them to find specific

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The provision is good

amounts of each colour and discusses other mathematical concepts.

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The provision is good

Parents are positive about the care and the opportunities that the childminder and her assistant provide 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.

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n Children's communication skills are progressing well. They listen and show their understanding as they follow instructions. Babies excitedly babble as they explore sensory activities and learn words, such as 'bead'. Older children discuss their plans and take turns in conversation. Children eagerly and attentively listen to stories; they show their knowledge as they answer the childminder's questions. n The childminder recognises children's individuality and works with her assistant to focus on what children need to learn next. They make plans for the ways that they will help children successfully achieve these. They re-evaluate and assess children's learning needs regularly but do not consistently share this information with parents, to help support children's learning at home. n Children behave well, listening and showing respect for the childminder and what she has to say. The childminder's prompt interaction helps children to

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understand the needs of others and share resources. She encourages children to do things for themselves. Older children are eager to help chop fruit for their snack. Children enjoy watering the plants in the garden and they persevere at peeling little oranges at snack time. They develop positive attitudes that give them a good start for their future. n Children enjoy being active in the fresh air. The childminder and her assistant

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21 July 2021 take children out to local parks to explore and develop their physical skills. Younger children squeal excitedly as they chase the large bubbles the childminder releases. Older children relish the space to run and role play, such as fighting fires and pretending sticks are their hoses. n The childminder supports children to develop new skills and have fun. Overall, children are stimulated and challenged effectively through the teaching and support that the childminder offers. However, she does not fully think through the set-up of her home, to inspire children to choose things for themselves to follow their interests as they play. At times, children look around for things to interest them and rely on the childminder to provide them with ideas and resources. n The childminder supervises and supports the practice of her assistant well. They work together to evaluate the activities that they provide and review their daily

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practice. The childminder has been developing her garden into a safe and inviting space for the children. There are interesting planting areas, new secure fencing, and artificial grass to aid children's access to the garden all year round. n The childminder liaises with parents and links with reception class teachers to help prepare children for their move on to school. However, she has not developed links with providers of other settings children currently attend, such as pre-schools. She does not share or gain information to inform future planning and to provide a consistent approach for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a thorough understanding of how to report concerns to protect children's welfare. They attend training, such as child protection, and paediatric first aid. This helps them to maintain their knowledge and ensure they can keep children safe and well. The childminder ensures her home is clean, safe and well maintained. She supervises children closely and is vigilant as they play and explore, offering them reminders on safe practices with equipment and supporting their safety in the sun. She has clear procedures to ensure children are safe when out of her home and supports their road safety awareness.

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n develop the sharing of information with parents and staff at other settings that children attend, to provide consistent support across all aspects of children's lives n inspire children to choose things for themselves and follow their own ideas and interests as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560457 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10190540 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 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Stapleton, Bristol. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged three and four years. She works regularly with an assistant.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. 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, the childminder and her assistant and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' written views by reading their comments in emails and texts. 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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21 July 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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