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 feel safe and secure in the care of the calm and nurturing childminder. They settle well, warmly supported by the childminder. She helps children to feel confident, enabling them to explore and learn. Children have fun while developing their listening, language and imaginative skills. The childminder engages them well with her enthusiastic tone and expression during story time. Children repeat words from the story and stretch their arms up high as they pretend to be a 'tall giraffe'.

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The provision is good

All children make good progress, including those who speak English as an additional language. The childminder uses dual language story books to help them understand words in both their home language and English. This helps to build children's vocabulary effectively. Children behave well because of the clear and consistent expectations from the childminder. For example, children understand what the rules are as they promptly help to tidy away the toys. The childminder thanks and praises them when they carry out such tasks. As a result, children develop a sense of pride and a high self-esteem.

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The provision is good

During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder kept in regular contact with families throughout. This helped to maintain both familiarity and continuity for children. She also provided children with activity packs to enable families to support their children's learning at home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has formed strong partnerships with parents. They speak very highly of the care and support their children receive and report it is of an 'exceptional standard'. They say they 'trust her with what they treasure most' and that her provision goes 'far beyond' what they expect. n The childminder promotes children's health and physical well-being effectively. She teaches children to wash their hands before eating. She provides healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks for children, including soup and fresh fruit. However, the childminder misses opportunities to talk to children about the food they eat. For instance, she does not talk to children about the positive effects healthy foods have on the body. n The childminder gets to know children very well. She has a good understanding about what they know and can do, and what they need to learn next. She links activities to children's interests to help them develop new skills. After singing

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children's favourite song, she provides them with 'stickers' to represent 'currants'. She encourages them to peel and stick them on their picture of a 'currant bun'. The childminder knows this will help to strengthen their finger muscles and develop good hand control. For example, in preparation for using scissors and mark-making tools.

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need to do better?

30 September 2021 n Children learn and gain knowledge through interesting experiences planned by the childminder. She skilfully incorporates many areas of learning while taking them on outings to the woods and parks. For example, she encourages children to count the number of sticks and leaves they find. This helps to support children's mathematical skills while engaging with the natural world. n The childminder is committed to her role and her ongoing professional development. She attends mandatory training to keep her knowledge up to date and specific training courses to enhance her practice. For instance, the childminder has increased parental involvement in children's learning, particularly with fathers. This has helped to strengthen parent partnerships even further and has enabled both parents to be actively engaged in their child's development. n The childminder has warm and positive interactions with children. She positions

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herself at the child's level, asks open questions and makes comments as children play, to extend their thinking. Although, sometimes, she asks them too many questions at once and children do not have enough time to think and respond. n The childminder supports children to become independent learners. She enables them to make their own choices in their play. She carefully organises resources so that all children, including babies, can easily access them. She extends older children's independence skills even further by inviting them to help with tasks, such as laying the table for lunch. Children develop autonomy and learn helpful skills for the future.

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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 responsibility in keeping children safe from harm. She attends regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date and can recognise the signs and symptoms of when a child may be at risk of harm. She knows the correct reporting procedures to follow, should she have concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder also has an awareness of wider safeguarding issues. These include how children and families may become influenced by extreme or radical views. She is aware of the action to take should an allegation occur about her conduct.

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should:

n consider the use and frequency of questions when interacting with children, to encourage their thinking and language skills even further n make the most of opportunities to build on children's understanding of the benefits of healthy eating, and how this contributes to overall good health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554045 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10174337 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 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Shirehampton, Bristol. She provides care from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, throughout the year. The childminder accepts funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n A range of documentation was sampled by the inspector, including information on the childminder's suitability to work with children, first-aid certification, the safeguarding policy and procedures and documents relating to the vehicle used to transport children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection. n Parent views were sought by the inspector and taken into account. n The inspector and childminder carried out and discussed a joint observation of practice.

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Inspection activities

30 September 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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