Childminder in Bristol

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not support children's health and well-being adequately. Children do not have opportunities for outdoor play, and to be active and spend time in the fresh air. The childminder does not offer healthy, balanced and nutritious meals. This does not help children to learn about the importance of making healthy choices with regard to food or exercise. Pre-cooked meals are also not stored correctly, which further places children's health at risk. The childminder has had significant building work carried out. This work caused disruption to both the heating and water supply in the part of the home used by the minded children. The childminder failed to notify Ofsted of these works, which she is required to do.

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The provision is inadequate

Children feel comfortable in the care of the childminder and her assistant and they approach them for a chat or to request a story. However, the childminder does not provide a broad enough curriculum because the programmes for physical development and understanding the world are weak. As a result, children do not have adequate opportunities to make progress in these areas.

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The provision is inadequate

Parents report that they receive some updates about their children's progress verbally and through an online system. However, the childminder does not provide parents with accurate information about their child, for example the food they are offered or issues which impact on their care, such as building work.

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need to do better?

n Children's physical needs are not sufficiently met by the childminder. Children have not had access to the garden for over 10 months and the childminder has not provided opportunities for them to participate in alternative outdoor play. Meals provided lack nutritional value as they mainly consist of just rice with tins of soup or beans, or pasta with ketchup. n Leadership and management is weak. The childminder does not support the practice of her assistant and has not maintained a positive working relationship. This results in a tense atmosphere and relationships between the childminder and her assistant do not reflect a positive and respectful culture. Children are cared for in a negative environment, which affects the delivery of the curriculum. n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of significant building works that have caused disruption to children's care. Besides not having access to the

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garden, children have had to endure a lot of noise, with workmen going in and out of the property. This has caused some children to be unsettled during these times and unable to sleep when they are tired. n Children do not have opportunities to be physically active or to develop their coordination, balance, spatial awareness and control. They do not have opportunities to explore and learn to make sense of their communities, and to

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8 November 2021 experience the wonder of the natural world. This has a negative impact on children's ability to become motivated and curious learners. n The childminder does not plan for children's next steps in learning. Children choose the toys they wish to play with and the childminder supports their play but places little focus on what they need to learn next. While children tell the childminder what they are doing and talk about their interests, she does not use these interests to extend their learning. Ongoing noise and disruption due to building works mean that children were unable to concentrate and listen when taking part in activities, and they were not supported to have a positive approach to their learning. n Children behave well and are learning to share and take turns. They enjoy taking responsibility as they help tidy away the toys and take their cups to the table for lunchtime. The childminder and her assistant offer the children praise and

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encouragement. Children smile with pride at their achievements. n The childminder and her assistant talk to the children as they play. They use descriptive words to broaden children's vocabulary and provide a narrative during play. However, the childminder does not encourage children to express their thoughts and ideas.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's understanding of safeguarding is weak and she does not promote children's health and well-being adequately. She has failed to ensure that building works have not had a detrimental impact on children. Children have been cared for in an environment that does not meet their basic needs because, at times, they have had no access to heat or water. In addition, the childminder's understanding of how to promote their physical needs is insufficient, which puts their development at risk.

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Due date

ensure outdoor activities are planned and taken on a daily basis, to promote children's good health and physical development 10/11/2021

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Due date

8 November 2021 ensure that meals and snacks provided for children are healthy, balanced and nutritious and that they are stored appropriately to promote children's good health 10/11/2021

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Due date

provide parents with accurate information about the food and drinks provided for their children 10/11/2021

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the changes that must be notified to Ofsted 10/11/2021

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Due date

put in place effective supervision that fosters a culture of mutual support, teamwork and continuous improvement to children's all-round experiences. 10/11/2021

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Due date

tailor the support given to children during activities, incorporating their individual next steps in learning, to ensure all children are challenged and make the best possible progress 10/12/2021

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Due date

improve the programme for physical development so that children have opportunities to develop their coordination, control, stability, spatial awareness and agility 10/12/2021

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Due date

improve the programme for understanding the world so that children have opportunities to learn about people in their community and explore the wonders of the natural world. 10/12/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432398 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10123515 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 7 Date of previous inspection 29 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the St George area of Bristol. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder made some documentation available to the inspector, including the register and evidence of recruitment and suitability checks. n The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant interacting with the children indoors and the impact of this on children's learning. n The childminder, her assistant and the children spoke with the inspector at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder talked to the inspector about her curriculum intent and showed her the areas used for childminding. n The inspector observed an activity and talked to the childminder about how she evaluated the success of it.

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Inspection activities

8 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

8 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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