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 Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children truly thrive in the care of this exceptionally knowledgeable and nurturing childminder. They feel safe and comfortable in the childminder's home. Children have excellent attitudes to learning and make outstanding progress. They are inquisitive and highly motivated to explore and learn. The carefully organised learning environment, both indoors and outdoors, inspires children's natural curiosity. For instance, children use their sense of smell to guess what's inside jars filled with herbs. They also play with natural resources and toy animals in the garden, which helps them use their imagination and make up stories.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is exceptional. Children are kind to one another. They use impeccable manners and patiently take turns during activities. High-quality interactions enable children to build on their communication and language skills. This is vital for their future learning. The childminder uses play moments to develop children's language and deepen their knowledge. She is a skilled communicator who seamlessly introduces new ideas and vocabulary. For example, children enjoy playing with sea animals in the water tray. The childminder introduces the terms 'float' and 'sink' to support children's play and learning further.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides children with experiences to develop a love of animals. Children spend time to observe and care for the childminder's cats and dog. This encourages children to develop high levels of empathy for living things.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gives children the best possible learning experiences. She has carefully designed a curriculum that fits each child's needs. The childminder skilfully sequences children's learning to ensure that all children build upon what they already know and can do. For example, children like playing with baby dolls. The childminder gives them more toys and resources to help them learn more about taking care of babies. n The childminder offers a great opportunity for children to develop a sense of belonging by showing their family photos on a screen in the playroom. Children can look at pictures of themselves and their families throughout the day and talk about their experiences with their friends. n Children demonstrate high levels of engagement as they participate in excellent learning opportunities. They are busy playing with small-world models, such as small cars that they manage to slide down a ramp fast and slow. Children

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practice their fine motor skills while threading cereal hoops on spaghetti. They also show curiosity about the frost in the garden early in the morning. The childminder helps them learn by encouraging them to test their ideas. They

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9 February 2023 leave water in containers overnight and see if it freezes in the morning. n The childminder seizes every opportunity to teach the children in her care. With expertise and creativity, she seamlessly incorporates numbers into everyday tasks, such as encouraging young children to count the pieces of the fruit they have chopped for snack, and identify the correct number of objects in a book during story time. n Young children under the childminder's care exhibit remarkable levels of independence and confidence. With her guidance, they learn essential life skills such as putting on their coats and shoes before garden time, fostering a sense of self-reliance and accomplishment from a very early age. Additionally, older babies take pride in washing their hands carefully before snack time, demonstrating a keen awareness of personal hygiene and responsibility. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on the importance of healthy eating,

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and encourages the children to learn about and embrace nutritious food choices. As a result, the children develop a deep understanding of the importance of good nutrition and the impact it has on their health and well-being. For instance, during playtime, she facilitates engaging activities such as playing with toy foods in a shopping basket, and prompts young children with thought-provoking questions to help them distinguish between healthy and unhealthy options. n With a focus on experiential learning, the childminder plans a diverse range of outings that offer the children invaluable opportunities to explore and engage with the world around them. From visits to popular landmarks in the city to walks in the woods and the local community, each carefully planned outing provides children with enriching real-life experiences that support their physical health and development. By exposing the children to a variety of environments,

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the childminder fosters a sense of curiosity and wonder, and helps them to connect what they learn indoors with the world outside. n Parents speak exceptionally highly of the childminder and are very confident in the wonderful care she provides. The childminder's exemplary partnership with parents enables her to focus on interests that children have developed at home. The daily conversations about what children are learning and experiencing keep parents very well informed about their child's development. n The childminder evaluates her practice extremely well. She fully includes the views from both children and parents. The childminder has well-established links with other professionals and networks, and uses these very effectively to enhance her provision further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is exceptionally knowledgeable about the warning signs and symptoms that can point to a child who is at risk. She is well informed about the steps to take if she has worries about a child's welfare. The childminder is up to date with first-aid and safeguarding training. The childminder has an excellent understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation. The childminder knows exactly when and to whom to report any concerns she may

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Safeguarding

9 February 2023 have about a child's well-being. The childminder's home is safe and secure.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490594 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10264791 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 10 Date of previous inspection 26 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Bristol. She operates on Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, all year round.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning discussion together about the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector spoke to some parents during the inspection 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

9 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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9 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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