Childminder, Out-of school day care in Bristol

This provision meets requirements

The childminder walks children to and from school. She has positive relationships with the teachers, and shares and receives information about the children's school day. This helps her to provide additional support to children when she needs to. The childminder provides a homely, welcoming environment, where children feel safe and secure. The children know her house rules and happily take their shoes off and hang their coats up. The childminder provides a space where the children can relax. She incorporates their different needs, and the children choose their own activities. Children show good levels of independence. They have the space to be creative and make vehicles out of construction, for example. Some children choose to complete jigsaws that have their favourite characters on. They are proud of their achievement and want to share their success.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder builds positive bonds with the children, which supports their well- being. She uses calming approaches to help the children manage their emotions. She listens to the children and values their ideas. Children excitedly share events that they are looking forward to. They listen to each other and join in with the conversation. The children talk about what they have been doing at school.

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n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has clear, consistent rules and expectations. As a result, children are kind, and respectful of each other. At snack time, the older children give the younger ones time to talk. This allows the younger children to share their ideas. n The childminder creates an inclusive environment for the children to play. She understands the importance for all children to feel confident, including those who speak English as an additional language. The childminder models language for routines to build the children's vocabulary. For example, she describes how to walk up and the down the stairs safely. n Children politely ask when they want to do a different activity. The childminder offers the children a choice of two to help decide what they want to play with. This helps children to have an active choice in their play. n Children enjoy drawing and use their imagination. The childminder joins in,

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commenting on what they are doing. She helps the children to learn their colours. She praises the children when they get it right. Through play, the childminder encourages children to learn. Together, they use their hands to count in multiples of five. n The childminder knows the children well and their school routines. Parents share how the childminder keeps them organised and always helps them out. Parents feel there is a good two-way flow of information. The childminder always shares

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24 November 2023 information from the school. She ensures she shares key information with parents at drop off and pick up times. Parents share how 'amazing' the care is that the childminder offers to their children. n The older children access the internet. The childminder ensures there are parental controls in place. The children know the rules. She checks what they are watching to make sure it is suitable for the different ages of the children in her care. n The childminder understands the importance of children learning how to keep themselves safe. When walking to and from school, she teaches them about road safety. n The childminder promotes physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. Children know to wash their hands before eating a healthy snack. The nutritious snacks cater for children's individual dietary needs. n In the holidays, the childminder takes the children on outings to the local parks.

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Children have fun splashing in the river, discovering water animals and water life. She keeps a photo journal of their trips in the local community and shares them with the parents. She explains how these experiences help children to play together. It also helps develop their knowledge and understanding of the world.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of how to keep children safe. She carries out checks in her home and supervises the children when they are eating. She assesses risk when they are out in the community to ensure the children are safe in her care. The childminder can identify the signs and symptoms of children who may be at risk of abuse. She knows how to report any concerns and the importance of keeping records. The childminder attends safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 106850 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10307947 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 1 Date of previous inspection 13 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in St Annes, Bristol. She provides before- and after-school care from 7.30am to 8.45am and 3.15pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday during term time. The childminder is open during the school holidays from Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 they are safe and suitable. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence the childminder wanted to share.

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Inspection activities

24 November 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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