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 flourish under the care of the experienced and highly knowledgeable childminder. The childminder provides an exceptionally calm and safe environment, making children feel at ease and eager to learn. The childminder skilfully makes use of everyday activities to continuously extend children's learning. Each interaction with the childminder is of a high quality, giving children the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations. For example, during snack time, children use their senses to explore a variety of fruit and talk about their importance for a healthy lifestyle. When children mention that 'strawberries grow in England', the childminder talks to them about this and introduces mangoes. She encourages children to locate Brazil on a globe, showing them where this exotic fruit comes from.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder delivers an incredibly ambitious and inclusive curriculum. Considering the children's individual interests, she expertly facilitates learning based on their existing knowledge and skills, breaking down their next steps into smaller achievable goals to ensure all children benefit from the learning. The childminder is highly attentive to children's needs and expertly supports them to overcome barriers, for example in their sensory development. She adapts art activities that involve the use of paint so that all children find it engaging. For example, to capture their interest, the childminder suggests using their favourite toys as paintbrushes.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary. They show an extremely positive attitude to learning. Children demonstrate great listening and attention skills during activities. They readily follow instructions and politely seek help and guidance from the childminder when there is a need.

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need to do better?

n The childminder very effectively enhances children's communication and language skills. She creates opportunities for children to expand their vocabulary through meaningful interactions. In group activities, when the childminder introduces new words, she ensures that the children grasp their meanings. As a result, the children gain the confidence to communicate their thoughts and experiences. For example, during story time, the childminder teaches emotion words such as 'calm' and 'mixed up' by using engaging resources to help children connect and interact. n The childminder consistently fosters independence in the children. Children confidently remove their shoes and place them in boxes, put on their coats without assistance and prepare snack by cutting fruit and spreading butter on crackers. They independently follow hygiene routines, washing their hands

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20 September 2023 before meals, and enthusiastically embrace the responsibility of small, yet meaningful tasks such as clearing and putting away their own plates. The childminder's approach helps children master basic life skills and instils a strong sense of self-reliance and confidence from a young age. n The childminder is excellent at helping children talk about their feelings. She uses a calm approach to teach kindness and sharing. She shows children how to manage their emotions using visual aids and breathing exercises. For example, when a child gets upset over sharing, she reminds them to take 'calm-down breaths'. After breathing deeply, the child is ready to share, learning first hand how to control their feelings. This reinforces their understanding of how to handle their emotions in real-life situations. n The childminder expertly prepares children for their next developmental stage. She seizes every opportunity to introduce letter recognition from an early age,

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utilising labels and signs as tools for children to practise identifying the letters of the alphabet. Moreover, she seamlessly integrates numbers into daily activities. Children delight in counting steps, estimating the sizes of objects and learning how to weigh and measure ingredients during baking sessions. These activities develop children's early reading skills and understanding of numbers. n Children enjoy a diverse range of activities that enhance their physical abilities. They run, balance and climb with enthusiasm, strengthening their muscles in the process. They engage in tasks that hone their small hand movements, from making marks and playing with dough, to using tweezers for precise tasks. This strengthens their hand muscles in preparation for gaining control of writing tools. n The childminder provides an extraordinary range of learning experiences beyond her home. She meticulously plans park visits featuring scavenger hunts to

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stimulate children's critical thinking. Children relish the freedom of open spaces while exploring the environment. The childminder arranges educational outings to museums and collaborative activities with other childminding groups to enrich children's learning and social skills. n The childminder forms excellent partnerships with parents by providing daily updates on their children's learning and achievements. She offers regular insights into what captivates the children's interest, along with tips for extending their learning at home. Feedback from parents is overwhelmingly positive. n The childminder is passionate about her ongoing professional development, as she regularly attends courses to enhance children's learning experiences. For instance, a recent eco conference she attended has empowered her to effectively teach children the importance of looking after the planet.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a very strong knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk of harm. She is extremely confident in her role to safeguard children. She implements robust policies and procedures to ensure children's care and safety remain the highest priority. The environment and

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Safeguarding

20 September 2023 resources are clean and well maintained. Before taking the children to new locations, the childminder conducts meticulous risk assessments for activities and outings. Additionally, she educates the children about road safety during walks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495060 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10308537 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 7 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Bristol. The childminder's core hours of work are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 8am to 6pm and Thursday from 8am to 5.30pm 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children communicated 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 Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

20 September 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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20 September 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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