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 are settled in this warm and welcoming provision. They build strong attachments with the childminder and her assistant and show they feel safe and secure. Children are excited as their friends arrive and are keen to see them. They enjoy a wide range of activities that support their interests and involvement in play. The childminder and her assistant identify children's next steps in learning. They provide a balanced curriculum and activities to help children to make good progress. The childminder and her assistant help children to develop their mathematical language. For example, during water play, they support older children to confidently describe the volume of the water in the containers, and they encourage all children to cut their fruit into halves and quarters at snack time.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy being outside in the large outdoor area. They independently access resources and form strong friendships with each other as they learn to cooperate, share and play together. The childminder and her assistant regularly lead children in singing nursery rhymes. All children, including the very youngest, show that they know the words and movements as they enthusiastically join in. This demonstrates that learning is embedded, and children remember what they have been taught.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant are very reflective. They meet regularly to evaluate the setting and children's progress. They access a wide range of training opportunities to support their professional development and improve their teaching. n The curriculum is well planned and based on the individual needs of each child. Currently, the focus is on helping them to develop their independence. Older children show this when they find their own pegs as they arrive, remove their outdoor clothing, and learn how to dress themselves when going outside. Younger children show this as they attempt to feed themselves. n The childminder gains information from parents before children start in her care. She uses this information to plan activities that support children to make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder and her assistant give gentle reminders to help children learn to keep themselves safe. For example, as children engage in water play, they

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need to do better?

remind them not to run because the ground is wet and they may slip. n Overall, the childminder and her assistant promote healthy lifestyles well. For instance, children benefit from plenty of fresh air and physical exercise as they play outdoors, and they enjoy plenty of fruit for their snack. Drinking water is accessible for older children, who independently pour their own drinks from a jug into a cup. However, younger children need to ask for their drinks. This does not support younger children to learn to make choices for themselves.

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18 April 2024 n Children are kind and caring. They have a secure understanding of the behaviour expectations. This is illustrated when older children take it in turns with each other in their play. n The childminder and her assistant follow children's interests to promote children's ongoing learning. For example, they give children opportunities to develop their physical skills as they ride scooters around the garden. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder speaks to them when children arrive and gains up-to-date information. In addition, she gives them ideas to support their children's learning at home. Parents share that their children are keen to visit the childminder every day. n The childminder and assistant provide opportunities for children to develop their problem-solving skills and understanding of mathematical concepts. For example, as children try to fit different-sized balls into pipes and say 'too big and

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too small', they give them time to experiment. n Children receive effective support with their communication and language skills. The childminder and her assistant talk to them as they engage in imaginative play. This helps children to hear a variety of words, which they repeat during their activity. n Children begin to develop an understanding of the world around them. For example, they go on long walks, visit shops, the city farm, local library and parks. However, they do not have opportunities to learn about modern technology and how to use it safely.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n ensure that drinking water is available at all times for younger children n provide opportunities for children to learn about modern technology and how to use it safely.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431759 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10335110 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 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 5 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Whitchurch, Bristol. She offers childcare all year round from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n One joint observation was conducted by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with parents at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

18 April 2024 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 April 2024 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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