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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant have a calm, caring approach. Children feel safe and ready to learn. The childminder plans the environment using children's interests. This supports children to engage in play. The children are enthusiastic and are excited to join in adult-led activities. The childminder plans children's learning based on what they can do and what they need to learn next. The curriculum is well thought out, and all children are making good progress from their starting points. For example, the children have fun learning how to make play dough and carefully listen and follow instructions. The activity helps strengthen their hand muscles and the childminder and her assistant are ready to help when needed. The children take turns mixing the ingredients. The childminder extends their learning by introducing new words, such as 'cream of tartar and cinnamon'. She skilfully includes mathematical concepts, such as counting and measuring. The

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The provision is good

children link earlier learning and talk about the book they are reading with numbers. All children show positive attitudes to learning.

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The provision is good

Children are happy and confident. They are extremely polite and have good manners. The childminder and her assistant have high expectations and are good role models. They praise and encourage the children. Their positive approach to the children reflects in the children's behaviour.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about her role and providing good-quality care and education for young children. With her assistant, they plan the children's learning and their next steps. They attend targeted training that impacts positively on their delivery of the curriculum. This has enabled them to make changes to the play spaces and children's access to resources, providing them with more opportunities to explore independently. n All children develop good language skills. The childminder understands the importance of children having books read to them and singing songs. The childminder plans the day with the children. She uses visual pictures to help them remember what will happen next. This supports children to understand expectations and follow daily routines well. n Children learn some independence skills. Each day there are different snack helpers, who help to chop up the fruit using safety knives. However, the

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childminder does not do as much as she can to help develop children's personal independence further. For example, teaching them to manage their own clothing when dressing and undressing in preparation for their next phase in learning. n In the garden, the children use their imagination. They pretend to be busy getting ready for work and make lunch. The children invite the childminder and her assistant to join in with their play, who help the children to build on their

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18 December 2023 ideas and make suggestions to extend them further. For example, children pretend to cook pasta for lunch and the childminder suggests that they look for natural resources, such as twigs, grass and leaves to use in their cooking. n The childminder plans the curriculum, so that children learn about diversity and different cultures. For example, the children learn about Diwali and Christmas celebrations. The children play with dolls, and have books read to them to help them learn beyond their own experiences to reflect the wider diverse community. This helps children to develop an understanding of how their lives are similar and different from others. n The children have lots of opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they practise riding bicycles. The childminder and her assistant extend children's physical skills further by taking them to visit local parks and 'Play

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Hubs'. The regular outings into the community also help to broaden children's play and social experiences. n Children learn about being healthy. They wait their turn to wash their hands after playing outside and before eating. The childminder plans and cooks healthy nutritious meals to meet the children's dietary requirements. The children join in and help her prepare the food. This helps encourage them to try new foods. n Partnership with parents is strong. The childminder and her assistant know the children and their families well. Parents feel very well informed about their child's day. They value the childminder's open and honest communication. They comment on how quickly their children settle and form positive relationships with their key person.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of how to keep children safe. They can identify the different signs and symptoms of abuse and know how to refer any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder makes sure she and her assistant keep their safeguarding knowledge up to date through regular training courses. The childminder carries out regular checks to minimise the potential risks for the children in her home and when out in the community.

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n help children to manage their clothing independently in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2643797 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10304912 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 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Knowle, Bristol. She works with an assistant. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 4. She is eligible to receive funding to provide early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminding service operates Monday to Thursday 8am to 6pm, term time only.

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors Verrity Simons Sarah-Louise Clements

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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 spoke with the inspector during the inspection. 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 The inspector talked to the childminder's assistant at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. 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 Parents shared their views of the childminder and her assistant with the

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inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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18 December 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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