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 Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children are very happy in this calm and nurturing environment. The childminder knows the children extremely well. Her warm and gentle nature helps children to feel safe and emotionally secure.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is exceptionally skilful at organising her ambitious curriculum around children's interests and extending their learning. For example, babies and toddlers use play dough, and they enjoy squashing it into containers. The childminder slowly introduces new concepts and ideas. Toddlers learn that play dough is 'squidgy' but it goes hard if allowed to dry out. They learn that it can be rolled flat with a smooth or patterned surface or made into different shapes with their hands or cutters.

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The provision is outstanding

Children excitedly sing a special song and enjoy taking turns to choose an item from a box. Children connect the object to a familiar song, and this helps them makes links in their learning. They listen intently to favourite stories and laugh when they anticipate what happens next. Toddlers spontaneously count to four and five accurately when they see groups of items on a page.

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The provision is outstanding

Children behave exceptionally well. The childminder is extremely respectful. For instance, she makes sure children are happy to have their nappy changed. The children are equally respectful in return, politely saying 'help, please'. Children have a very positive attitude towards learning, showing determination and perseverance.

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n Children are curious and active learners. They continually engage in meaningful activities that interest them. The childminder skilfully builds on what they already know and can do. For example, they pour water from small jugs with great excitement. Their skills increase as they practise, and they learn words such as 'enough', 'full' and 'empty'. The childminder transfers the activity to the water tray in the garden so that the children can explore further. They experiment by floating balls of different sizes. The children roll the wet balls down the slide and learn about the effect of slopes. n The childminder provides exceptionally rich experiences that help children understand more about their local community and the wider world. They go to local children's groups for socialisation and different activities, such as rhyme time. During their walks, the children notice artwork painted on the walls of

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houses. They regularly go on trips to local parks, the farm and interesting places such as museums. They cross the river on a ferry or drive across the different bridges. They have opportunities to engage with the natural world by exploring green spaces and watching birds and squirrels. They engage in craft activities

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30 March 2023 outside using natural materials, such as cones and sticks. n The childminder ensures that children learn good hygiene practices, washing their hands before eating. She involves the children in preparation of their snack and encourages their independence skills when they eat their lunch by using a fork. Children learn about healthy food choices. n The childminder provides a comprehensive pack of information for parents. She gathers information about the children that enables her to get to know them quickly and understand their individual personalities. Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They trust her implicitly to keep their children safe. In addition to daily conversations, parents are delighted to receive photos and notes through an online forum. These communications give them an additional insight into their child's day. The childminder provides a beautiful collection of photos for each child, along with a detailed and highly accurate assessment of

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their progress. n The childminder continually seeks to improve her excellent practice through self- reflection and frequent professional conversations with others. She has extended her knowledge by regular training. For example, her deeper understanding of the early years curriculum has had a positive impact on the quality of children's learning opportunities. As a result of other training, the childminder intends to gather more parental input to include in the progress summary check for two- year-old children. This will mean the document is a more useful tool in identifying any gaps in learning or the need for early intervention.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms that a child is being harmed or is at risk of harm. She is aware of safeguarding concerns, including when children might be at risk from grooming, radicalisation or involvement in county lines. The childminder carries out risk assessments to ensure that the home and outdoor environments are safe for children. She involves the children in regular evacuation procedures so they know what to do in the event of a fire or other emergency. She uses a triple buggy for walking to local destinations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431322 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10276490 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 3 Date of previous inspection 18 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Bedminster, Bristol. The childminder works on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 8am to 5pm, throughout the year. She is registered to provide funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback. n The inspector spoke to the childminder.

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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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30 March 2023 30 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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