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 happy and settled in the childminder's provision. She is in tune with babies' and children's needs and offers them sensitive care and support. She builds very strong, close and beneficial bonds with the children. They thrive in the safe and nurturing environment the childminder provides.

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The provision is good

The childminder regularly assesses children's achievements and progress. She focuses on developing children's skills and outlines clear next steps in children's learning. She plans activities and support based on these and links to children's interests to motivate and engage them effectively. Children develop a keen interest in books and build their communication skills. The childminder skilfully inspires the children at story time, linking to their interest in dinosaurs. They listen attentively and learn new words and terms. She patiently gives children time to practise their vocabulary and conversation. The childminder makes learning fun and channels young children's exuberant energy effectively. She incorporates practical ways for them to engage with the story, such as roaring, squeaking and acting out dinosaur movements. Children gain other skills related to their literacy development. They proudly recognise their names from their initial letter. They show increasing

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The provision is good

dexterity with crayons, persevering to make controlled and purposeful marks, developing their hand strength well. They learn key skills to support their next stage in learning and their move on to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder builds strong, beneficial relationships with parents. They collaborate closely about children's achievements and interests. The childminder shares her plans for children and offers parents ideas for supporting children's next steps in learning at home. She works with parents to close gaps in children's development, ensuring children get any additional help that they may need. Parents say that the childminder is very professional, passionate about her role and that children learn so much in the close-knit supportive environment. n Children develop their social skills well. With the childminder's support, they learn to appreciate the needs of others. The childminder uses a very calm and consistent approach, patiently persevering with her reminders and clear, age- appropriate explanations. Children learn about boundaries in place for their and other's safety and are mindful of the babies that are playing near them. They

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begin to share resources and take turns with toys. Children enjoy being with the other children and start to build friendships. They thoughtfully give their friend a cuddle when they are upset. n Children enjoy being active. Older babies relish the freedom to crawl about and investigate different toys and resources. They confidently pull themselves to stand and the childminder claps proudly at their achievement. Children enjoy

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24 July 2024 climbing and balancing on large soft-play blocks and using the equipment in the childminder's garden. The childminder takes children out to local parks and the nearby nature area for children to build their physical skills and strength and develop their understanding of the natural world. n The childminder supports children's care needs well. She ensures children stay hydrated and follow good hygiene routines. Children learn to use the toilet. The childminder thoughtfully adapts daily routines when children are hungry and to ensure children can get the rest they need. However, the childminder does not think through the routines of the day fully, to ensure that children are consistently supported to build their independence skills. n The childminders offer children a wealth of experiences out in their local community and further afield, building their confidence in new situations and many beneficial skills. They attend playgroups at the local children's centre so

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children can mix with other children of a similar age. They undertake weekly outings to visit farm parks, larger parks and botanical gardens with the children. They also visit beaches in neighbouring towns. n The childminder works closely with her co-childminder to evaluate their practice. They have moved home since the last inspection and are working hard to continually enhance the areas and experiences they provide for children. The childminder has strong links with local professionals and uses online training and research to gain good practice ideas and develop their knowledge and skills.

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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 support children's independence consistently, to develop their skills to higher levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500453 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10214132 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 5 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 6 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Bedminster, Bristol. She operates from 8am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday during school term times and Tuesday to Thursday during school holidays. She works with her husband who is also a registered childminder.

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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 inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for the children. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector observed the children, the childminder and co-childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the childminder's provision with the inspector. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications, and the childminder discussed her procedures for safeguarding the children.

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Inspection activities

24 July 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

24 July 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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