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

The childminder provides children with a welcoming and homely environment where children feel safe and secure. Children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder is calm and nurturing towards children. She positively promotes children's sense of belonging and emotional well-being. Resources are organised at child's level to support them to make choices within their play. For example, children show curiosity as they transport different sized cars in the lift of the toy garage. Children explore the setting with confidence and independence. The childminder has high expectations for all the children in her care. Children have developed positive attachments with the childminder and other children at the setting. Children listen and respond well to the childminder's instructions. The childminder develops children's understanding of boundaries and encourages children to behave well during their play. For example, she sensitively

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The provision is good

supports children to take turns and share the resources. The childminder is a positive role model for children and treats them with respect. She gives children continuous encouragement and praise for their achievements, as a result, children's confidence and self-esteem are well developed.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a range of trips and outings to broaden children's experiences and help them to learn about their local community and different people. Children enjoy daily trips to nearby parks, farms and walks in the local woods. The childminder understands that during the pandemic some children may not have had opportunities to socialise with others. She is mindful of this when planning activities and experiences for the children. n Children benefit from spending quality time outside. They have plenty of fresh air and exercise. Children particularly enjoy exploring the outside play kitchen, where they work collaboratively to make pretend drinks and snacks for the childminder to enjoy. Children develop good physical skills. They learn to control their movements and balance, as they use a range of scooters and ride on toys. From an early age, the childminder supports children to learn basic hygiene

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tasks, such as washing their hands before meals and after outdoor play. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language development well. She uses commentary as children play and repeats key words. She speaks clearly and introduces new words and ideas into children's play. For example, children eagerly explore cinnamon during their imaginative play. They use their senses and recognise that it smells like their breakfast porridge. n The childminder observes children as they play and assesses their learning and development. She makes effective use of assessment to track children's progress and identify any gaps in learning. However, the childminder has not fully developed partnerships with the other settings children attend or with parents.

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need to do better?

10 August 2021 This means they do not consistently work together to support children's continuity in learning and development to the highest level. n The childminder develops children's early literacy skills well. She fosters a love of books and shares stories and books with children. She provides a variety of age- appropriate books, which are accessible to all children. The childminder sings songs with children and they enjoy moving their bodies to music. n The childminder knows the children in her care well and she has a good understanding of their abilities. However, at times, the curriculum is not ambitious enough to support children to make the best possible progress. As a result, some children lose focus and become disengaged with their learning. n Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, parents are unable to enter the childminder's home. The childminder makes good use of verbal feedback and

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electronic communications to share information with parents about their child's day. Therefore, this change has had no direct impact on children's learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of signs and symptoms that may suggest a child was at risk of harm. She has completed appropriate training to secure her understanding of child protection, including wider safeguarding procedures, such as protecting children who may be exposed to extremist views. The childminder is aware of the local referral procedures to follow should concern for a child's well- being arise. She recognises the importance of making timely referrals to get children and families help and support.

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should:

n strengthen partnership working with other settings children attend and with parents to ensure consistency and continuity in children's learning and development n review and develop ongoing planning to ensure that all children are consistently engaged and focused on their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549946 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10111206 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Redfield, Bristol. The childminding service operates Monday to Thursday, throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she organises her home and supports children's learning and development. n The inspector and childminder evaluated the quality of teaching and children's learning during an activity delivered by the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the suitability of the childminder, including her qualifications. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

10 August 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

10 August 2021 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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