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's curiosity and eagerness to learn shines as they enjoy exploring the spacious, well-equipped environment. The childminder ensures that her curriculum is varied and fine tuned to suit children's individual needs. For example, children explore their love of literacy when retelling familiar stories such as 'The Three Little Pigs'. The childminder ensures that she is testing children's knowledge by asking questions such as 'what happens next'. She allows children time to process their answer, and they take pride in answering, 'He goes down the chimney.'

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is excellent, and they are extremely well mannered and caring. For example, older children help support younger children down the steps into the garden. The childminder and her co-childminder have high expectations for behaviour and learning. Children show a deep level of understanding of boundaries, resilience and patience as they wait for their turn during their daily yoga session.

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The provision is outstanding

Parents report positively on the care their children receive. They are 'in awe of the time, energy and thought' the childminder and her co-minder put into each day. Parents are kept informed daily of what their children have been doing and are aware of their children's next steps and development. They comment on how their children are 'ready for their next stage of learning'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has excellent knowledge of what she intends children to learn. This is implemented very securely and is embedded in her day-to-day activities and routines. The childminder uses her deep-routed skills to plan and deliver a well-balanced individualised curriculum that securely meets children's needs. As a result, all children progress confidently. For example, children practise their control and coordination when pouring their own drinks. n The childminder uses observation and assessment meticulously to track children's individual learning and development. Information collated as soon as children start informs children's starting points and their next steps in learning. Summaries of children's learning and next steps are shared with parents every six months. As a result, gaps in children's learning are swiftly identified and individualised support is immediately put into place. n The childminder has excellent relationships with children and sensitively and

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thoughtfully supports their emotional well-being. She places great emphasis on encouraging children to talk about their emotions. This supports children's self- regulation and awareness of their emotions. Children discuss feelings and emotions during story time, and the childminder asks questions such as 'is this kind?' and 'how we would feel?'. Children take time to think about their reply

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6 July 2023 and suggest 'that would make me feel sad, I would ask if they are ok'. n The childminder supports children's communication and understanding to an extremely high level using her skilful interactions when talking with children. Children enjoy using the mud kitchen and using small bowls to fill with water. They give the childminder a bowl and she suggests that 'this is how Japanese people eat their food'. This is supporting and extending children's awareness and understanding of different vocabulary, concepts and cultures within their world. n Children are eager and have so much fun while making fruit kebabs at snack time, providing awareness of good healthy eating habits. They relish making patterns using various fruits, such as mango, grapes and orange. This supports children tremendously when learning various mathematical concepts. Children confidently manage their toileting needs independently and recognise the

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importance of good hygiene practice, such as washing their hands. Younger children develop their skills excellently, well above their age. They independently wash their hands and safely use the step provided. n The childminder is experienced, passionate and dedicated to her role. She has recently undertaken additional training surrounding mathematical development. She has utilised this learning well and has implemented this into her daily conversations with children. The childminder uses language such as 'more' and 'less' during snack time and children reply, 'Can I have two more?' This consistent learning supports children to excel in their mathematical development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her co-childminder demonstrate a strong understanding of their duty to protect children and report any concerns they may have about a child's well-being. The childminder has up-to-date knowledge of current safeguarding issues, including exposure to extremist views and behaviours. The childminder and her co-childminder routinely risk assess their home as well as their garden. This ensures that the environment is safe and secure for all children. The childminder and her co-childminder ensure that children are aware of their own safety. For example they teach children road safety when on outings. They also teach children to manage age-appropriate risks. For example, when making fruit kebabs, children are aware that the sticks are 'spikey'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 106441 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10276585 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 7 Date of previous inspection 24 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in the St George area of Bristol. She operates from 8am to 6pm Tuesday to Thursday all year round. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3. She works with a co-childminder. The childminder is in receipt of government funding for the provision of free early education to 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 setting. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, 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 children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

6 July 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

6 July 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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