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

The childminder delivers an effective curriculum that supports children's development across all areas of learning. She prioritises children's mental health and well-being, helping them to be emotionally prepared for their move to school. Younger children confidently label emotions such as happiness, anger and sadness as they look at various pictures. The childminder uses questioning to check children's knowledge of emotions, helping them to embed their learning. The childminder cuddles newer babies, sensitively providing reassurance and comfort as they fall asleep. This helps babies to begin to form positive attachments with the childminder. Children develop excellent language skills, particularly for their age. For example, younger children use words such as 'octopus' and 'hammerhead shark' when discussing sea creatures with the childminder. The childminder helps children to develop their smaller physical skills when using tweezers to pick up

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The provision is good

small, colourful pom-poms. She naturally weaves in mathematical language as she supports children to confidently count them from one to four. Children make good progress in their learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children and sets consistent boundaries and rules. Children from a young age behave well and display kind and caring attitudes. For example, they give babies a gentle kiss on the cheek. The childminder is an excellent role model and shows respect to children when she kindly asks permission to change their nappies.

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need to do better?

n The childminder implements a well-planned curriculum for indoors. She provides activities that extend and build on what the children know and enjoy. For example, the childminder sets up a threading activity based on children's interests and next steps, helping children develop their focus and concentration. However, the use of the outside environment is not as well planned for. This limits children's learning opportunities, particularly for those who prefer to learn outside. n The childminder uses effective assessment to quickly identify gaps in learning. From this, she implements strategies including one-to-one times to enhance children's speech and language. The childminder works closely with parents to complete the progress check when children are aged between two and three years, helping to create a good overview of children's learning and development. n Children acquire a love of literacy from an early age; this is a strength of the

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need to do better?

childminder's practice. She reads lots of stories with children and engages them in useful discussion. For example, children listen intently as the childminder reads and points out pictures in the book. Children show good understanding of the story as they excitedly say, 'This is a funny one.'

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need to do better?

21 October 2024 n The childminder encourages children to adopt good hygiene practices. She supports them to wash their hands before eating, and younger children begin to do this independently. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that the lunches they provide for children are healthy and nutritious. She encourages children to make independent choices when deciding what they would like for their snack, helping children to develop a good understanding of keeping healthy. n The childminder supports children to be curious about the world around them. She takes children on regular visits to the aquarium and parks. Younger children have recently enjoyed visiting baby cygnets at the local lakeside. From this, they have developed a keen interest in birds and begin to value the community they live in. n The childminder understands the importance of reflection. She uses feedback from parents' questionnaires to help further develop her provision. For example,

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recent changes from weekly to daily updates provide parents with shorter bursts of information on children's daily activities. The childminder is attuned to her own professional development and strives to provide high-quality care for all children. n Parents report positively on the care their children receive. They value the childminder and her empathetic approach to children's needs. Parents notice progression in children's development, particularly surrounding children's confidence and understanding of their own emotions. However, the childminder does not consistently share ideas with parents to help them further support their children's learning at home.

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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 implement the planned improvements to the outside area, providing more opportunities for children who prefer to learn outside n share information and ideas with parents so they can support their children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2757105 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10349574 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 3 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in November 2023 and is located in Bristol. The childminder works with her co-childminder and operates Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round. She holds a relevant level 2 qualification and offers government funded spaces.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and co-childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, co-childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

21 October 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

21 October 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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