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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

This childminder welcomes the children into this nurturing home-from-home environment with open arms. Children show they feel safe and secure as they freely explore the playroom. They seek out their friends and get out their favourite toys. The childminder builds strong connections with the children in her care. She comforts young children by giving them cuddles when they need reassurance. This means children settle quickly.

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The provision is good

The childminder has clear intentions for children's learning. She concentrates on enhancing young children's communication and language skills. She wants all children to gain the confidence to talk to others in preparation for school. The childminder strengthens and extends children's vocabulary. She continuously narrates to children, introducing new words and sounding out the correct pronunciations. Young children enjoy listening to their favourite stories and nursery rhymes. They join in with familiar phrases and begin to create their own lyrics to songs.

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The provision is good

The childminder centres her approach on providing children with a wide range of experiences out in the community. Children visit the local fire station and learn about fire safety. They explore the cab of a fire engine and play with the water hoses. The childminder takes children on walks in the woods, where they discover nature. She teaches the children how to be kind and care for the creatures they find. This means children develop an understanding and respect for the world around them.

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n Young children enjoy healthy homemade food. They learn to try new foods and textures, such as kiwis and lentils. The childminder talks to the children about the nutritional value of the food they eat and the impact it can have on their bodies. She informs them lentils are a good source of protein, which is good for digestion. The childminder takes the children to a local allotment. Children learn how things grow. They dig up vegetables and use them to make soup for lunch. Children start to have a positive attitude towards food and begin to make healthy choices. n The childminder plans activities based on children's interests. She spends time observing the children to identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder interacts with the children at key moments to support them in achieving their learning goals. This means children show clear progress from their starting points. n Overall, children behave well. The childminder supports children to understand

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daily routines and to use good manners. However, at times, children are not

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9 September 2024 supported to understand what is expected of them. For instance, young children climb over low tables and at times pull the hair of their peers. The childminder does not always provide a clear and consistent approach to managing behaviour that can be challenging. This means that the youngest children do not always understand behavioural expectations. n The childminder understands the importance of children being active. She plans a wide range of activities aimed at promoting children's physical development. Children go to play parks, where they climb on play equipment and challenge their bodies. The childminder encourages children to peel their oranges and spread their butter on crackers using knives. This strengthens children's hand muscles, needed for later writing skills. n Parents state their children love going to the childminder's and settle quickly. They enjoy the daily updates and photos showing the activities their children

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have done that day. The parents receive detailed feedback on their child's progress. However, the childminder does not always take on board parents' preferences or wishes, and give parents enough time to fully discuss these issues. This means children do not receive continuity of care, which impacts on their overall progress and development. Furthermore, it does not promote positive partnerships with parents. n The childminder values the importance of continuous professional development. She attends regular courses, and webinars, and reads books to extend her knowledge and understanding. The childminder recently attended training on how to support young children's communication and language effectively. In addition, she has a childminding mentor who she gains inspiration and ideas from. This helps the childminder maintain and develop her overall quality of teaching.

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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 a clear and consistent approach to behaviour management strategies to support young children's understanding of the expectations of their behaviours n build more effective parent partnerships to ensure a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2673465 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10354734 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in April 2022. She lives in Bristol. The childminder offers care 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday all year round, except for five weeks annual leave. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk and discussed the provision and the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder to discuss how they self- evaluate the provision. n The childminder provided the inspector with documentation to demonstrate her suitability. n The inspector spoke to a small number of parents and took account of written testimonials. n Children spoke and engaged with the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

9 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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