Childminder in Bristol

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Children behave well and are confident in the childminder's home. They are happy, settled and interact well with others. For example, children greet visitors warmly and invite them to explore their favourite toys. They hand them to the visitors and wait patiently to receive them back. Children begin to use good manners, saying 'please' and 'thank you' frequently during their play.

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The provision requires improvement

Children enjoy choosing their favourite food at snack time and benefit from a wide variety of opportunities to learn about their local environment. They enjoy visits to the library, the local shopping centre and daily walks along the river to see the ducks, to support their understanding of the world. The childminder encourages children to develop their independence. For example, children find their own shoes and coats before they go outside.

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The provision requires improvement

There are some weaknesses in teaching that the childminder has not yet identified. For instance, some activities do not consistently provide good levels of challenge. The childminder does not have high enough expectations of children's learning and what they can achieve during their time with her. The curriculum lacks clear intent and does not always fully promote children's interests or build on what they know and can do.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has not provided childcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. She intends to return to community playgroups now that the restrictions have lifted.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gets to know children's likes, dislikes and routines when they first start. However, the information gathered does not focus on children's prior knowledge and the childminder does not consistently plan activities that build on what children already know and can do. This means that children do not make the best possible progress in their learning. n The childminder does not stay up to date with the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She is not aware of the recent changes that came into effect on 1 September 2021. As a result, she cannot ensure that her knowledge and expertise are current. The childminder reviews some aspects of her practice and has completed mandatory training, including safeguarding and first aid. However, she does not focus well enough on continually developing her knowledge of child development and enhancing the overall quality of education. n When children succeed in doing things, the childminder provides praise. For

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need to do better?

instance, she says 'well done, that is very clever' when children correctly identify colour names and numbers. This promotes children's confidence and self- esteem.

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need to do better?

6 December 2021 n Children confidently count when prompted by the childminder and have many opportunities to hear and practice mathematical language. For example, the childminder asks children questions about the volume and capacity of objects as they play with the water. n The childminder is a positive role model for children's developing communication. For instance, she sits and engages in conversations with children at snack time. She provides some opportunities for children to learn new words. For example, as they play with resources, they learn the words 'muscles' and 'strongest'. n The childminder takes extra steps to help children who speak English as an additional language settle in her home. For example, she learns some words that are familiar to children to provide comfort. They make progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder helps children to value and celebrate their home language. However, she does not teach all children to

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need to do better?

understand cultures that differ from their own. n Children are independent and learn how to attend to their personal care. For example, children wash their hands after outdoor play and using the toilet. n The childminder understands the importance of providing a balanced diet for children, although she does not consistently work with parents to ensure that children's packed lunches are healthy or help children to understand about healthy food choices. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to gain fresh air and exercise. For instance, children enjoy trips to the local woods and parks and play football outside.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She is knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms of potential child abuse and keeps herself updated with relevant legislation and child protection guidance. The childminder is familiar with local safeguarding partnership procedures and fully understands the importance of reporting any concerns about children's welfare. The environment is secure and she assesses risk effectively to ensure that children are safe from hazards. The childminder promotes children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For instance, she has robust safety procedures while on routine outings and encourages children to understand road safety messages as they use a zebra crossing.

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Due date

6 December 2021 consider children's individual needs and stages of development to plan challenging and enjoyable learning experiences for children. 13/12/2021

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Due date

use professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge around the curriculum to provide high- quality learning experiences for children across all areas of learning. 13/12/2021

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should:

n increase the information gathered when children first start, to gain a good understanding of what they already know and can do n enhance partnerships with parents to support children to learn about healthy food choices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549093 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10206526 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in June 2018 and lives in Bristol. She operates during term time only from 9am to 4.30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 setting. n The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the curriculum and the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector viewed a sample of key documents, including children's records, attendance registers, the safeguarding policy and the complaints procedure. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector held discussions with children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

6 December 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

6 December 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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