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

The childminder is welcoming. She builds positive relationships with all children and their families. Children arrive ready to learn, excited for what the day holds, and settle quickly. The childminder is calm and caring and attentive to the children's needs. Cuddles are readily on offer. Children show they feel safe and secure in this homely environment.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans activities using children's interests to develop their curiosity and motivation to learn. Children confidently explore and develop their imagination as they pretend to have a birthday party together. The childminder promotes positive behaviour, praising the children for sharing. She nurtures children's early understanding of mathematics well. Children practise counting, working out how many candles and plates they need. They set pretend timers for baking their 'cakes'. Children enjoy the childminder's company.

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The provision is good

Children are physically active. They play in the garden, looking at nature through magnifying glasses, curious about the insects they find. The childminder takes the children into the community. For example, she takes them on walks to local libraries and parks to help them learn about the world around them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder monitors children's learning and progress well. She uses assessments to plan what the children need to learn next. She is proactive in communicating with other settings children attend to share progress. This ensures they work in partnership to help prepare children for their next steps in education. n Parents provide positive feedback. They have a high appreciation for the childminder and feel very supported. For example, she shares information to promote learning at home. The childminder talks to parents at pick-up and drop- off times about their children's day, progress and learning needs. n The childminder organises the curriculum well to support children's development and nurture their interests. However, at times, she does not allow enough time for children to explore or follow their own ideas to develop critical thinking. As a result, sometimes children lose interest in the activities that she plans for them.

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need to do better?

n Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they learn to wash their hands before they eat. The childminder talks to children about healthy foods and growing strong muscles. Children pour their own water from a jug. The childminder is ready to support, where needed, as children practise cutting up different fruits with a knife. This also helps to build strength in their small hand muscles. n The childminder develops children's communication and language well. For

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12 September 2024 example, she encourages children to sing songs with actions as they learn the different names of animals. Children listen intently to stories, pointing at the pictures and turning the pages. They discuss the characters in the book, looking at what makes them unique. The regular reading of stories supports children to develop early literacy skills. n The childminder takes children into the community every day to offer them different experiences. They walk to local playgroups and parks. Children mix with other children, developing their social skills. The childminder uses public transport to take children on adventures into the wider area. For example, they go to museums to learn about the world around them, including different cultures. This helps to build children's confidence in different situations and broaden their experiences. n Children's behaviour is good. They are polite and play together, making up

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games and enjoying each other's company. For example, children play ball games, passing it backwards and forwards and waiting for their turn. n The childminder focuses on teaching the children independence skills. Children know the routines and follow them well. They listen to instructions and help at tidy-up time. Children put their coats on independently and take their shoes off when they go inside. The childminder encourages children to use the toilet by themselves and supports with potty training.

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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 provide children with more opportunities to engage in play of their choosing, to enable them to follow their interests and express their own ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537137 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10351079 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 3 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Westbury Park, Bristol. The childminder holds a relevant early years level 2 qualification in childcare. She operates Tuesday to Thursday, from 8.15am to 5.45pm, during term time only. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. 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 Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. 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 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder shared written feedback with the inspector from parents and children.

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Inspection activities

12 September 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

12 September 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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