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 Met

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the dedicated and nurturing childminder. The childminder and her assistant form strong bonds and trusting relationships with children and families. Children are safe and secure in the childminder's care and demonstrate this as they confidently explore. The childminder gathers information from parents about children when they join. She uses this information to plan a curriculum that is linked to children's interests and what they need to learn next. She communicates well with parents about their children's progress and care routines while they are with her. The childminder prioritises support for children's confidence and emotional security. She knows this is important to help children feel ready to learn, and as a result, all children make good progress.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and show kindness to their peers. They develop a sense of responsibility, for example tidying away when asked by the childminder. Children demonstrate their confidence as communicators. Babies learn new words as they play. They practise saying 'lemon' and 'sandwich' while exploring the pretend food. The childminder promotes children's thinking skills. She asks children questions about the stories she reads to them such as 'What do you think is inside the egg?' Older children demonstrate good vocabulary as they describe a dinosaur to be 'too roary' to be a pet.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects on her provision to ensure quality and effectiveness for all children. The childminder and her assistant discuss their practice together. They regularly undertake training to help them in their roles. For instance, they have recently attended a sign language course to help support children's communication. The childminder asks for feedback from parents to ensure her provision meets the needs of children and families. n The childminder and her assistant use effective interactions that engage and motivate children. They get down to the children's level, use eye contact and join in with children's play. Children enjoy singing and dancing with the childminder. This promotes their language and physical skills. During group activities, the childminder encourages children to choose songs to sing. She provokes their imagination by asking children if they can 'swirl like snowflakes'.

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need to do better?

However, occasionally, the childminder sings too fast, and the youngest children struggle to join in with the words and actions. As a result, their engagement and learning in the activity are reduced. n The childminder supports children's literacy development well. Children learn to recognise letters in their name as they find their name card for registration. Children relish story time with the childminder. They snuggle under blankets together as they listen to her read to them. She uses good expression to secure

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need to do better?

19 September 2024 their attention. This helps children to develop a love of books. n The childminder nurtures children's understanding of their individuality. She encourages children to make choices during play and fosters children's respect and consideration for others. The childminder supports children to recognise how they are all different and unique, for example by looking at eye and hair colour. This promotes children's sense of self and acceptance of differences in others. n Children enjoy imaginative play. The childminder supports children's language development alongside them. She repeats their words and phrases so that they can hear them clearly. She introduces new vocabulary such as 'reel' and 'cast off' as children pretend to go fishing. Older children confidently communicate their knowledge and language abilities. They describe a fish's 'sharp pointy nose' and talk about fish that can swim 'super speedy'. However, the childminder

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need to do better?

sometimes misses opportunities to extend and challenge children's learning even further. n Children learn to become independent in everyday tasks and gain useful skills for the future. The childminder supports them to successfully use the potty and toilet. She encourages children to put on their own shoes, feed themselves and use cutlery at mealtimes. n Partnerships with parents are strong and parents speak very highly of the childminder. They appreciate the opportunities the childminder provides for their children such as day trips and walks to the park. They say the childminder goes 'above and beyond' to help their children feel welcomed and special.

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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 enhance teaching practice during group activities to support the youngest children to remain engaged and benefit fully from the learning experience n consider ways to extend and challenge children's learning even further to maximise their progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548465 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10355145 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 19 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Barton Hill, Bristol. She offers care between the hours of 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and 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 observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector took into account the views of several parents during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

19 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

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