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 and the children have strong and secure relationships. Children are happy and settled and really enjoy the childminder's company. She is caring and considerate. She knows children's individual routines well and supports their care needs quickly and effectively. She gives them lots of reassurance and supports their well-being very well. Children show curiosity and are keen to learn. The childminder takes time to encourage their independence and application to different tasks. She gives them lots of encouragement and praise, helping to build their confidence and motivating them effectively. Young children feed themselves with a spoon and they work hard to put on their boots to go outside. They have very positive attitudes and persevere very well in developing their skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder maintained good relationships with children and parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents do not come into the childminder's home when dropping off or collecting their children, to help maintain safe social distancing. The childminder ensures she discusses all aspects of children's care and learning with parents in other ways, such as through regular messaging and the online learning and development programme that she uses.

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n Children make good progress. The childminder focuses on what children need to learn next, making plans for the ways she will help them successfully achieve these. She re-evaluates and assesses their learning needs regularly, ensuring she focuses on all aspects of children's development. n The childminder observes children as they explore and picks up well on ideas and ways to develop their skills further. She gives children opportunities to practise and repeat their skills. The childminder has a wealth of interesting toys and resources available in her lounge. However, although these are stored in containers at a low level, children can not see what is inside. Young children, sometimes, cannot find their favourite toys or readily choose things for themselves, and then they are not easily able follow their interests as they play. n Young children develop their physical skills well and enjoy being active in the

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fresh air. The childminder offers reassuring words and timely reminders to help children safely move around her garden. They listen excellently and change direction in their little car, working hard to move themselves forward away from the step. Young children develop their dexterity and strength as they build towers and stack items. They enjoy emptying and filling containers with water and coordinate their movements very well. n The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's achievements and progress and has good links with other settings children attend. She works effectively with them to meet children's needs and ensure children benefit from

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9 November 2021 a shared approach to their care and learning. n Young children learn to communicate well. They listen and show their understanding as they respond to questions and follow instructions. They cooperate very well, toddling off to get ready for mealtimes or to go outside. They show increasing skill as they communicate their needs and preferences at mealtimes, pointing and naming food items. They enjoy story time with the childminder. They make animals sounds to correspond to those in the story and copy the animal names the childminder role models for them. n The childminder manages children's behaviour well, particularly the interactions between children. They learn to share resources and take turns with toys. However, occasionally, the childminder does not successfully focus and channel young children's exuberant energy or help them express their feelings when they become a little frustrated.

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need to do better?

n The childminder links with local authority advisors and other childminders to discuss good practice and changes to legislation and updates her provision accordingly. She evaluates her practice, gaining the views of parents to help her to identify areas for improvement. She has plans to provide open-ended resources and materials that can be used by children in various ways, to help develop their skills further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues. She knows who to report to if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She has recently refreshed her knowledge through training, to ensure her understanding and procedures continue to focus on the most suitable ways to help keep children safe. The childminder maintains her home well and ensures it is clean and safe for children. She supervises young children closely and is vigilant as they play and explore. She offers them reminders on safe practices, such as not standing on the furniture and to help them to learn about and manage risks they encounter.

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should:

n enhance the opportunities for young children to choose toys and resources for themselves and easily follow their interests as they play n offer children clear consistent support to help them focus their energy and learn to recognise and express their feelings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2497814 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10191700 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 2019 and lives in Headley Park, Bristol. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection of the setting since the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 and the childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' written views by reading their comments in questionnaires. n Relevant 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

9 November 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

9 November 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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