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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and caring environment for children. Children show they feel safe and secure in the care of the childminder and her assistant. For example, they seek comfort when tired or unsure in new situations. The childminder creates a home-from-home environment, focusing on children's interests to progress their learning. Children show self-motivation to learn, while receiving good interactions from the childminder. For example, they focus their attention on imaginative play, using a tea set to make cups of tea. The childminder engages in meaningful conversation to build on their language development.

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The provision is good

Children engage in listening to stories. The childminder maintains children's attention and engages them throughout the story. For example, she asks about the cats in the story, pointing out how many cats they can find and counting up to three. The children point to the pictures and say, 'Look! Mummy cat.' They then make the sound of a cat. Consequently, children are developing a love of books.

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The provision is good

The childminder offers good experiences for children to explore their local community, including planned trips to the local garden centre and the marina and to attend the nearby café for breakfast. Children observe their surroundings while out and about. For example, they identify the traffic lights and recall that 'red means stop, and green means go'.

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need to do better?

n Children behave very well. They understand what is expected of them and understand the rules that are in place, such as 'no running inside'. The childminder models manners, such as 'please' and 'thank you'. Children are familiar with the routine. For example, they know to wait on the step when the front door is opened, holding the childminder's hand before entering the car ready for an outing. n The childminder skilfully models mathematical language, further developing children's understanding of numbers and colours. For example, children count animals in stories, learning to count in sequence. Promotion of mathematical language is good. n The childminder promotes some independence skills. For example, children have access to a wide range of toys to play with at their level and are confident to request toys that are not easily accessible. However, the childminder does not consistently provide opportunities to develop independence in self-care, such as

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encouraging children to wipe their own noses or attempt to put on their own shoes and coats. n The childminder and her assistant know the individual children very well, including their personalities, likes and dislikes. They are attentive to children's

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24 January 2023 routines and needs, responding quickly to meet them, such as at snack time and sleep time. The childminder establishes secure and trusting relationships, providing a sense of belonging and positive well-being. For example, children smile and laugh happily as the childminder engages in their play. n The childminder and her assistant plan the curriculum around the children's individual needs and interests. They focus on what the children already know and enjoy preparing them for their next stage of learning. The childminder ensures their learning is sequenced and planned around their age and stage of learning. Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. The childminder reflects on her service and understands the importance of self-evaluation to build on good practice. However, she does not actively seek out continuous professional development opportunities for herself or her assistant to enhance

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their knowledge and keep their teaching skills relevant and up to date. n The childminder has a secure understanding of her curriculum, with a clear goal of what she wants children to learn and how they can develop while in her care. She provides a learning journal for each child and makes precise observations and assessments of each individual child's learning. In particular, the childminder is very good at supporting children's communication and language through narrating play and modelling language. n Parent partnerships are strong. The childminder offers consistent care in line with parents' wishes. She communicates with parents to discuss their child's progress and what they have enjoyed throughout the day. Parents report communication is good, stating they receive a learning journal every six months that shares their child's learning and milestones. They comment that the childminder and her assistant are 'fantastic' and 'it is like sending them to their

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant know the signs and symptoms of child abuse. They recognise their responsibilities and know the procedures to follow should they have a concern about a child's safety. The childminder ensures the home is safe and secure. She checks the premises and ensures the main entrance is locked. The childminder holds regular discussions with her assistant about any safeguarding concerns. She knows the procedure to follow if an allegation is made against her or her assistant.

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should:

n strengthen opportunities for children to take part in tasks they can do for themselves, supporting their independence

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should:

24 January 2023 n seek out professional development opportunities to further develop teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 106747 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10265077 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 1 Date of previous inspection 24 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Whitchurch, Bristol. The childminder works with an assistant and operates all year round, from 9am to 6pm on Monday and Tuesday. She holds a relevant qualification in early years 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 provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity. n Discussions were held with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback

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Inspection activities

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

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