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 Good

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The provision requires improvement

Children go easily to the friendly childminder for cuddles and reassurance. They enjoy her gentle humour. Children interact with their friends well, overall. They begin to use their imaginations in their play., for example as they stand at the toy kitchen and use the saucepans and play food to 'cook' their meals. Younger children like to push toy cars back and forth and show interest in the wheels going round. Older children begin to use objects to represent other things. For example, they use a toy screwdriver to pretend to paint the childminder's nails. The childminder observes children's play and gets to know their interests. However, she does not plan a purposeful curriculum to support and challenge children's individual learning needs consistently well, and help them make better progress. At times, children wander around picking up toys from the wide range available and then put them down again. Sometimes, children concentrate for longer on certain toys, such

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The provision requires improvement

as a colourful, interactive activity frame. They press buttons on the frame and learn that these activate different sounds. Consequently, children's learning is often incidental. Nevertheless, they begin to show interest in books from a young age. For example, they enjoy looking at an interactive, textured picture book of animals with the childminder. She talks with children about the the fur that they feel on a page and they decide if this is soft or hard. The childminder explains to them about the bumpy feel of a chameleon's skin.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is keen to develop her knowledge and understanding of how she can support children's care and learning. She has reviewed children's progress since the COVID-19 pandemic and has completed training that has helped to raise her awareness of how this has impacted on children's confidence. The childminder provides opportunities, such as going to toddler groups, for children to meet with others and help to develop their socialisation skills. n The childminder keeps parents informed of their children's day with her. She talks with them about their children's personal care needs and any outings she takes them on. n The childminder does not keep an accurate record of the actual hours of children's arrival and departure as required. This does not help her monitor their attendance effectively. n Children enjoy a variety of outings with the childminder and develop their physical skills well. They like going to the park or soft-play centre, where they

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need to do better?

run, roll and slide freely. Younger children gain the confidence to pull themselves up holding onto the furniture, and show pride as they then progress to stand up on their own. n The childminder gets to know children well. However, she does not target their

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need to do better?

11 May 2022 learning consistently well to extend their individual skills through play more effectively. This means that, at times, children do not have purposeful activities that motivate and engage their interests. This does not help children to develop positive attitudes to learning through their play. n Children play alongside each other and are content in the company of their friends, overall. Older children show kindness to others and give a favourite toy to their younger friends to play with. Children respond well to the praise the childminder gives them. n The childminder provides a welcoming home. However, the floor of the play area is often cluttered with toys. This does not provide a clear space where children can move around freely. At times, this limits how children learn through their curiosity and exploration in play. n The childminder encourages children's communication and language well,

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overall. She asks children questions about a story, introducing vocabulary, such as 'iceberg' and 'cold'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities to protect children's welfare. She recognises signs and symptoms of potential abuse and procedures to follow should any concerns arise. The childminder continues to keep her knowledge of safeguarding up to date, for example through training. She risk assesses her premises and has put prevention in place, such as stair gates, to help minimise accidents and prevent children's unsupervised access to her dogs.

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Due date

maintain a daily record of the children being looked after and their hours of attendance 30/05/2022

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Due date

improve the quality of teaching and provide purposeful play activities to fully support and motivate children's individual learning, and extend and challenge their skills consistently well 08/06/2022

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Due date

11 May 2022 ensure play areas are organised effectively to provide sufficient clear space to enable children to explore activities and resources freely and safely. 30/05/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457211 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10238745 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 14 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Knowle, Bristol. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday from 7am until 5.30pm all year round. She is in receipt of funding to provide early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 and the childminder completed a joint observation and discussed the quality of teaching. n The inspector observed children's interactions in play indoors and discussed their learning and development with the childminder. n The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including first-aid certificates. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the visit.

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Inspection activities

11 May 2022 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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11 May 2022 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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