Childminder in Bristol

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder and his partner, who works as his co-childminder, provide an extremely warm, safe and nurturing environment where children flourish. Before children start to attend the setting, the childminders carry out home visits and work extremely closely with parents to ensure that they have an excellent understanding of children's care needs and developmental levels. Toddlers who are new to the setting settle very quickly. They eat and sleep very well and they are confident in approaching the childminder with their favourite books to snuggle up with and share stories. All children develop high levels of confidence, self-esteem and engagement in activities. Older children enjoy using a theatre set to put on performances for each other. They watch and listen to each other exceptionally well.

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The provision is outstanding

Children behave extremely well and they develop excellent social skills. The childminder has clear intentions for children's personal, social and emotional development. He plans very strong opportunities to teach children to recognise their emotions and practise playing collaboratively. Children play board games harmoniously. They wait patiently for their turn and support each other to identify matching items.

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The provision is outstanding

Children develop superb communication and language skills. The childminder reads books in a highly engaging manner. Children become thoroughly involved in the stories. They join in with repeated phrases and they use props to act out the story. The childminder picks out unfamiliar words from the text and teaches children the meanings, using words and actions. He uses an excellent balance of commentary and questions to encourage children to practise using new vocabulary.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works closely with his co-childminder and the parents to monitor children's development and plan what they need to learn next. The childminder has an excellent understanding of what he intends for children to learn and he sequences his teaching very well to support children to make the highest levels of progress. n Children consistently display extremely high levels of engagement. They are eager to attempt all challenges. Children concentrate hard as they try to work out which tools they need to loosen screws and bolts. The childminder gives them plenty of time to experiment and he introduces mathematical language very well. For instance, he encourages children to count the number of sides an 'allen key' has and he teaches children that six-sided shapes are called hexagons. n The childminder and his co-childminder provide a well-designed and rich learning

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2 February 2023 environment. Children independently access a wealth of resources. In the garden, children relish being physically active, using wooden blocks, tyres and planks to make obstacle courses and practise their balancing skills. They also benefit from spending time in the cosy tent, looking at books and using sensory toys that help them to remain calm. n Partnerships with parents are highly effective in providing continuity in children's learning and care experiences. The childminder and parents frequently exchange information about children's interests and achievements. Parents are thankful for the childminder's work and they report that he provides a 'caring, supportive and fun environment for the children to learn and thrive in'. n The childminder supports children extremely well to develop healthy habits. For instance, he teaches children why brushing teeth is very important. Children cut

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up their own fruit and vegetables at mealtimes and they all eat the nutritious food. n The childminder has an excellent commitment to his continued professional development. For instance, he uses his training in diversity and inclusion to provide a respectful environment where everybody feels highly valued. n The childminder and his co-childminder have a superb commitment to continually improve their setting. They analyse all areas of their work in great detail, as part of a quality assurance award. The childminder involves his co- childminder, children, parents and the local authority fully when evaluating his work. He has enhanced opportunities for parental engagement. For example, parents recently attended a Christmas party, where the children sang carols that they had learned at the setting and provided mince pies that they had made.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder places the highest priority on keeping children safe and ensuring their well-being. He attends regular safeguarding training, along with his co- childminder, to help to keep his knowledge up to date. The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to identify and report child protection concerns. He is knowledgeable about a range of safeguarding issues, including radicalisation and using technology safely. The childminder is effective in identifying and reducing hazards in the setting and on outings. He involves children in tidying away toys to help to maintain a safe learning environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2616120 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10265373 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 5 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 2020 and lives in Bedminster Down, Bristol. He works alongside his partner, who is a registered childminder. The childminding service operates from Monday to Thursday, from 8am until 6pm, for most weeks of the year.

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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 childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want children to learn. 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 inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector read the written testimonials from parents and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation, on request.

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Inspection activities

2 February 2023 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

2 February 2023 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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