Clark, Karen Lynn

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

The childminder offers a balanced curriculum with emphasis on the prime areas of learning. She uses information from parents, children's interests and her own observations to plan for children's learning and build on what children already know and can do. The childminder has high expectations for all children. All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder prepares children well for their next stages of learning. She works effectively with external professionals.

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The provision is good

Children access a wide range of learning opportunities at the childminder's home and through outings to the local area to support their learning across all areas of the curriculum. The childminder plans visits to the park, supermarket and play cafe to provide children with exciting areas to explore, build their physical skills and learn about their community. Parents comment that their children love the outings and learn a lot from them.

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The provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a genuine enjoyment in her work and spending time with children. She is kind, nurturing and responsive to the children's needs. Children are happy and settled. They develop good relationships with each other and form strong bonds with the childminder which helps them to feel safe and secure. Children are learning to share and take turns. Their behaviour is appropriate for their age and stage of development.

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need to do better?

n There is a strong partnership with parents. The childminder shares information about children's learning with parents often and gives them ideas on how to support children's learning at home. There is continuity of learning for the children which supports their overall development. Parents comment 'The childminder turns every opportunity into learning experiences for the children'. They say that the childminder is kind, warm and that their children thrive in her care. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. She engages children in regular conversations throughout the day to extend and build on their communication skills. The childminder listens to the children, asks them questions and gives them time to answer. She uses repetition of language to help children say words correctly. The childminder introduces children to new words. For example, while children play with water,

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need to do better?

she introduces words such as full, fuller, high, higher. Children successfully build their vocabulary. n To introduce the children to a variety of songs and stories, the childminder sings, dances and reads with the children regularly. Children sing and dance with joy.

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need to do better?

25 April 2024 However, during story times, the childminder does not support children well to listen to the story. Children become restless and play with other resources. n The childminder supports children's personal and social development well. She is a positive role model for the children. She treats them and their parents with respect and courtesy. The childminder supports children in sharing and taking turns. During play, she encourages children to say, 'thank you' and 'please' when, appropriate to do so. To promote self-esteem, the childminder praises children's efforts. However, she uses praise too frequently and without explanation, which means that children do not always understand what they are doing well or what the desired behaviour is. n Children are learning about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy using the safe and well-resourced garden throughout the day for fresh air and exercise. Children

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need to do better?

wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. The childminder talks to parents and children about healthy food options and regular visits to the dentist. n The childminder evaluates what she provides for the children. She knows her strengths and is keen to improve her provision. For instance, she works closely with the council early years advisor who observes her practices and provides valuable feedback, which helps the childminder to support the children and their families well.

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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 help children to understand what they are doing well so that the desired behaviour becomes embedded n support children to remain focused during story time to support their listening skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438156 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10335248 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 4 Date of previous inspection 8 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the Bishopsworth area of Bristol. She provides care from 7am until 5.30pm from Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder receives funding for free early education for children aged two- and three -years-old.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID- 19pandemic 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 talked to the inspector about what she wants children to learn and how she delivers the curriculum. n The inspector reviewed the quality of education that is provided and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector talked to parents and children at appropriate times and took their views into consideration. n The inspector viewed a sample of key documentation.

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Inspection activities

25 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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Inspection activities

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