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 plans the curriculum well to provide children with a good range of experiences. There is a strong focus on supporting children's physical development, such as developing their hand and arm muscle strength for early writing. For example, children swirl ribbons using large-muscle movements in time to favourite songs. The childminder challenges children further, providing opportunities for children to be more precise in their movements, such as joining the dots when they draw and colour. Children show good control in their movements as they draw connecting lines. They begin to see patterns, learn the sequence of numbers and recognise numerals.

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the welcoming environment. They build close bonds with the caring childminder, who knows them well. Children confidently approach the inspector as they feel safe in the childminder's care. They are keen to talk about the 'magic potions' they have made and how they will make them big. Children enjoy listening to stories. They respond well to posed questions and make observations about the pictures, developing good communication and language skills.

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n The childminder plans a broad and balanced range of experiences that help children to progress across all areas of their learning. She makes regular observations of children's engagement and interest in activities to plan focused activities to support children's learning. She has carefully considered children's interests, how they learn and their next steps in learning to help them reach their full potential. n Children confidently make choices about their play from the well-resourced environment. The childminder has carefully considered the position of sturdy furniture to encourage babies to reach and pull themselves up safely. She has provided opportunities for older children to develop their imagination and creativity, making resources, such as a water pump, available for children to add to their play independently. n Children are curious about the world around them. They show interest in how to

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need to do better?

grow coriander seeds and onion bulbs, listening well to instructions. The childminder questions children well, encouraging them to think of new ways to transfer the soil to the pots. Children decide which tools to use and handle them safely. However, the childminder does not always encourage children to share what they know and recall previous experiences to make connections in their learning to further support their understanding. n Generally, children behave well, play nicely together and learn good manners. The childminder uses a range of strategies to help children learn behavioural

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14 March 2023 expectations. However, on occasion, she is not consistent in how she helps children to understand the need to share resources and to value other children's choices, such as which book to read. n Children are aware of their own needs. They inform the childminder when they are hungry, understanding that they need to wash their hands before they eat. The childminder helps children to gain good independence skills. For example, she encourages children to undo wrappings and to peel their fruit. Children learn how to keep themselves safe, such as using knives safely to slice their banana. n The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's individual care and learning needs. She gains essential information as children start at the setting and keeps parents well informed about their children's day, which parents value. n The childminder uses training, research and professional discussions well to

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improve her practice. She regularly reflects on what children have enjoyed at group sessions, such as loose-parts play, and provides additional opportunities at home to challenge children's learning even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder uses her risk assessments effectively to provide children with a safe and secure environment. She identifies potential risks and puts measures in place to keep children safe, including when they are out walking or visiting venues in the local environment. The childminder accurately records children's attendance and has effective arrangements to ensure that known and authorised adults collect children. The childminder updates her safeguarding knowledge and has a good understanding of the possible indicators that a child is at risk of harm. She understands the procedure to follow should she have a concern about a child.

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should:

n help children to recall previous experiences and share what they already know so they can make connections in their learning n support children further to understand how to share resources and value other children's ideas and choices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2616703 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10264313 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in the Montpelier area of Bristol. The childminder cares for children from 9am until 3pm, Monday to Thursday, 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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n Children talked with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and discussed children's learning and development. n The inspector considered the written views of parents. n The inspector and the childminder reviewed documentation.

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Inspection activities

14 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

14 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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