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 Good

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The provision is good

Children receive lots of care and attention from this kind and loving childminder. They respond well to her gentle, calm approach. Children smile and maintain eye contact with the childminder. They approach her for cuddles as they play. This helps children to feel safe and secure in her home. Children show high levels of confidence, curiosity and an eagerness to learn. They have fun playing together, sharing ideas and building positive friendships. Children really enjoy activities, such as building train tracks or playing hide and seek with the childminder. Together, they laugh as they pretend they have 'X-ray vision' on their 'adventure walk'. Children are happy to have a go and persevere when struggles arise, and they display a can-do attitude towards their learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a clear curriculum intent for the children. She has a good understanding of what children need to learn next. She supports the children well and follows their interests with her planning, seamlessly adapting to extend their learning. The childminder discusses flowers growing during spring and their colour and smell as they walk to the local park. When older children proudly share that they have found the number 20 on a road sign, she explains its meaning. As a result, children are making good progress across all areas of learning.

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need to do better?

n Children take turns and share during their play. This is very well managed by the childminder, who role models to the children how to be respectful and kind. Children work together to share ideas of what to play with. Older children encourage younger children to join in with their play. Children resolve conflicts smoothly and confidently share with the childminder what has happened. When younger friends get upset, older children give them a hug. This helps children to feel valued and supports their emotional well-being. Consequently, all children are respectful and behave well. n The childminder supports children to develop a healthy lifestyle and be physically active. They learn about making healthy choices. They benefit from the nutritious meals provided by the childminder. Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills each day. They become excited when it is their 'warm up exercise time'. They confidently join in with movements, such as

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'squats' and touching their knees. Younger children show determination as they copy their older friends. The childminder discusses the effect of the exercise on their hearts. Children confidently respond that it is 'beating fast' and that they now 'need to rest'. As a result, children have a good awareness of their bodies and leading a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder skilfully uses opportunities to develop children's understanding of mathematics. She uses mathematical language, such as what is 'taller or

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26 April 2023 shorter', to help extend their knowledge. Children confidently explore colours and shapes and count objects as they play. n The childminder supports children's emerging speech and language skills well. She interacts with children as they play, giving them choices about which direction their play and learning take. However, at times, she sometimes answers for them before they can make their own decision. This does not allow them enough time to independently think of a response that they would like to share. Additionally, the childminder does not always give children time to communicate what they want, such as if they want their coat on to go outside, and she helps them with it anyway. n The devoted childminder is enthusiastic about her role and improving outcomes for children. The childminder can identify ways she would like to improve and develop her practice. She passionately discusses recent training about

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developing children's learning outdoors. She excitedly shares her new learning and experiences with the children. For example, she submerges a 'white dandelion' in water, and the children show delight in the fact that it stays dry. The childminder's teaching skills are continuously developing to support children to make good progress. n Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the childminder and the care their children receive. They share how she knows their children well and has a 'gift of entering into a child's world, bringing on their natural curiosity and enjoyment of learning'. Parents state that they feel well informed about their children's learning and progress. They value the childminder's extensive knowledge on issues, such as behaviour and emotions. This sharing of information gives consistency and helps to keep children safe.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a very clear understanding of how to safeguard children and keep them safe. She has a secure knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder knows the procedures to follow and the relevant agencies to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She attends regular training to keep her knowledge of safeguarding up to date. The childminder ensures that children are safe in her home and garden and while on outings. Children are closely supervised by the childminder. She teaches them about personal safety, such as how to cross the road safely when out and about.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities to develop children's thinking skills and communication further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398308 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10280183 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 4 Date of previous inspection 7 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning discussion together to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The opinions and views of parents were considered during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

26 April 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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26 April 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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