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

Children enter this childminder's home happy and ready to play. They freely explore the play environment and select their favourite toys. The childminder builds strong relationships with the children. She provides young children with lots of cuddles and reassurance, which helps them to feel safe and secure in her care.

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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. The childminder prioritises children learning to say words accurately. She continuously repeats words back to the children using the correct pronunciation. Children listen to their favourite nursery rhymes. They join in with familiar phrases and actions. The childminder narrates her actions to babies as they babble and point. She introduces new words and meanings. This strengthens and extends children's evolving vocabulary.

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The provision is good

The childminder focuses on providing the children with a wide range of experiences within their community. She takes the children to a local playgroup where they can practise their social skills in larger groups and form new friendships. The children enjoy trips to the aquarium and animal parks. They gain knowledge of the different animals and their habits. Children visit the woods to learn about the seasons and discover nature. They gain knowledge and understanding of the world around them.

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need to do better?

n Children participate in a wide range of physical activities. The childminder takes them to the local parks and soft play. She encourages the children to climb and gain confidence in taking safe risks. Children race around in fields and play a wide range of games. This strengthens their core muscle and enhances their coordination skills. n The childminder supports young children's early mathematical skills. Children select dominos with animal pictures on them. They line up and count how many they have. Children and babies ask the childminder for more. The childminder encourages the children to count the dominos. She uses words such as big and long, which enhances young children's mathematical language. n Young children make choices about what they want to do. They enjoy helping to complete daily tasks such as tidying away their toys. However, the childminder does not use every opportunity to promote children's independence. For

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need to do better?

example, at mealtimes, the childminder opens the children's lunch boxes and plates up their food, which limits the opportunities for young children to begin to learn how to do things for themselves. n The childminder gains important information from parents about their child's

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20 September 2024 preferences and routines. She observes the children during their play and identifies gaps in their learning. The childminder engages with the children during play, which supports them in achieving their next stages of learning. n Parents praise the childminder for the care and nurture she provides their children. They receive daily feedback about their children's day and the activities that they have enjoyed. The childminder shares information about their child's development and highlights the next stages of learning. Parents say that their children enjoy being at the childminder's home, which helps develop a trusting partnership. n The childminder ensures that all children clean their hands using wipes before and after eating. However, she does not teach young children how to wash their hands using soap and water. This means that children do not learn the correct technique for washing their hands, to embed healthy practices in later life.

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need to do better?

n The childminder continuously reflects on her provision. She provides staff with constructive feedback to ensure practice is consistent. The childminder networks with other local childminders. They share ideas and offer a wide range of support. The childminder works in partnership with the local pre-school, which some of her children also attend. She shares children's development and next steps with the setting to provide continuity of care.

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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 children's independence and self-care skills, particularly at mealtimes n help younger children learn the importance of healthy practices and how to manage their own hygiene needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2758351 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10349597 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 14 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in November 2023. She lives in Ashton Vale, Bristol. The childminder works from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm all year round. She works with an assistant three days a week. The childminder offers government funded places.

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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 she self- evaluates her provision. n The childminder provided the inspector with documentation to demonstrate her suitability. n The inspector took account of written testimonials from parents. n Children spoke and engaged with the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

20 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

20 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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