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 Requires improvement

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder knows what children need to learn next and plans experiences to support this. For example, children enjoy creating Mother's Day canvas pictures. Older children relish the opportunity to squeeze the paint into the tray and understand they need to share the paint and tools. However, the childminder's and her assistant's interactions are not always of a high quality to support all children in their communication and language development, including children who speak English as an additional language.

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The provision requires improvement

Overall, children benefit from a safe and secure environment. They enter the setting happily and choose resources independently. The childminder ensures that the resources available meet children's interests. For example, children push the range of vehicles around the floor, making pathways. Children talk about the purpose of the vehicles, such as to collect 'rubbish'. Children enjoy opportunities to develop their physical skills. They climb over the A-frame, balance and steady themselves. Babies make attempts to pull themselves up on the furniture and move in time to the music. Children show interest in how to switch the keyboard on and explore different ways to make sound.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans experiences to support children's next steps and interests sufficiently. However, interactions and activities are not consistently of a high quality to broaden children's communication and language development. The childminder and her assistant do not model language well enough to help children hear new words or to encourage older children to build sentences. They do not consistently use the opportunities that arise during focused activities, such as helping older children to talk about their creations and make links with home experiences. The childminder does not ensure that external distractions, such as the television, do not detract from children's ability to listen and concentrate on their learning. n Children form strong bonds with the childminder, her assistant and her family. The childminder is aware of how some children may react with unfamiliar adults and provides reassurance and cuddles to help them settle into their play.

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need to do better?

Children behave nicely and build friendships with their peers. n The childminder and her assistant show children respect and encourage them to make decisions for themselves. They offer children choices, such as to continue exploring the paint or to find something else to play with. Children are keen to continue and enjoy sharing a range of equipment to make marks and explore patterns. The childminder shows consideration when children with less language make it clear that they do not wish to use their hands to paint, and offers alternative options.

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need to do better?

2 March 2023 n Older children gain independence. For example, they find their water bottle in their bag. They gain understanding of hygiene through consistent routines. They understand the need to blow their noses and to wash their hands before they eat. n Overall, the childminder has completed some appropriate risk assessments to keep children safe. However, she does not always ensure that the measures put in place are implemented. For example, on occasion, she does not ensure that safety gates are closed, which means that children are exposed to potential risks. n The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's individual needs, especially children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. For example, she understands and supports their care needs. The childminder has appropriate systems in place to ensure that other agencies are well informed of any changes in children's care and development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder continues to develop her professional skills. She shares some good practice with her assistant. However, she does not always provide her assistant with the support and guidance required for her to understand how to progress children's learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant refresh their safeguarding training regularly. They understand the possible indicators that a child may be at risk of harm and the procedure to follow should they have a concern. There are robust procedures to ensure that children are collected by known and authorised adults. The childminder maintains an accurate record of children's attendance. She assesses potential risks and puts some measures in place. However, these are not always adhered to successfully.

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Due date

improve the programme for communication and language to ensure that there are consistently high-quality interactions to help children make even better progress 07/04/2023

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Due date

review risk assessments to ensure that children are not exposed to potential risks. 24/03/2023

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should:

n provide further support and guidance to assistants to improve their practice and the quality of their interactions with children n minimise distractions that stop children concentrating on their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457211 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10244485 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 12 Date of previous inspection 11 May 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Knowle, Bristol and works with an assistant. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm, all year round. She is in receipt of funding to provide early years education for children aged three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the childminder's and assistant's interactions with children during a focused activity and children's self-chosen play and discussed how they plan the curriculum to support children's learning. n The inspector considered the written views of parents and those spoken to on the day of the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder reviewed documentation.

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Inspection activities

2 March 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 March 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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