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's friendly, fun and caring manner makes children feel welcome and happy in her home. Young children enjoy a cuddle with her and seek her out to share their experiences or invite her into their play. New children settle quickly and form close and beneficial relationships with her. They confidently select resources or ask her for things they want. Parents comment positively, saying that they feel lucky to have found such a great childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder thinks through the support and resources she offers children, linking these to their interests and inspiring and motivating them successfully. Children have great fun in many captivating activities focused on dinosaurs. They develop their dexterity and physical skills exploring play dough with dinosaur cutters and a range of other materials. They enjoy dinosaur-themed stories and act out scenarios with the toy dinosaurs in the sand. The childminder encourages them to pay attention to details and inspires their observations, piquing their interest and developing their thinking and exploration further. They stay engaged for continued periods and confidently test out their ideas, such as balancing a large toy dinosaur in a hole in the water tray, finding that they can let go and it stays upright.

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n The childminder promptly helps children and fulfils any care needs they have. She patiently offers lots of support, encouragement and praise, building young children's confidence effectively. They learn to enjoy doing things for themselves. They cut up their fruit at snack time and use the potty successfully, showing pride in their achievements. Children gain confidence in their abilities and acquire a good range of skills to prepare them well for their future. n The childminder supports children's language and thinking well. She asks children questions as they play, to help them develop their speech and conversation skills. Children count, and name colours and shapes. They name dinosaurs and discuss their ideas as they play imaginatively. The childminder beneficially models words and repeats the correct pronunciation to help children develop their vocabulary and clarity of speech further. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She shares information

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with them about children's development during daily discussions and regular messages. However, the childminder's partnership working with parents is not consistently effective, particularly in relation to supporting children's healthy lifestyles. She helps parents' understanding of a healthy diet but is not always successful in helping them implement this in the items they provide for their children at her setting. n The childminder attentively, promptly and effectively supports children's behaviour. She patiently works to resolve any differences between the children.

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13 September 2022 She helps them to learn to manage their emotions, appreciate the needs of others and share the play spaces and resources. They begin to enjoy the company of other children as they play alongside them, during social mealtimes and in activities, taking turns effectively. n The childminder meets with other childminders regularly, to jointly provide interesting activities and trips for the children. They visit local parks and woodlands and attend play-based groups. Children meet with other children of a similar age, develop their confidence in new situations and develop their social skills and understanding of the world. n The childminder observes children as they play to ensure she knows what they can do and the areas in which they need support. She assesses children's developmental needs regularly, focusing on what they need to learn next. However, the childminder has not developed links with providers of other

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settings children attend, to inform future planning and to provide a consistent approach for children. n The childminder works with local authority advisers and other childminders to discuss and share good practice and gain new ideas. She evaluates the activities she provides and focuses on enhancing her provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She carries out risk assessments and minimises hazards around her home, and when taking children on outings. She monitors and supports children closely while also ensuring they have the freedom to explore independently and develop their confidence and skills. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child. She has refreshed her awareness of child protection through training, ensuring that her understanding and subsequently her processes reflect current guidance and legislation.

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should:

n enhance partnerships with parents and help develop children's healthy lifestyles further n develop the sharing of information about children's needs with other settings that children attend, to strengthen the consistency in the support children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2561770 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10232140 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Brislington, Bristol. She operates from 8.30am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday, during school term times only. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder. 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. n The inspector observed the children and the childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the childminder's provision with the inspector. 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

13 September 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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