Childminder in Bristol

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has high aspirations for her provision and what children can achieve. She builds very strong relationships with the children and is particularly adept at supporting their emotional well-being and confidence. This has a significantly positive impact on the children. New babies are very sensitively supported and become happy and content in the childminder's home. Young children learn about different emotions and how to interact with each other. Toddlers independently show thoughtful behaviour towards the babies, very kindly sharing toys with them. The childminder's enthusiasm and optimistic outlook helps children to develop very positive attitudes to learning and doing things for themselves. Older babies confidently toddle about to help tidy up. Toddlers independently take off their boots on arrival and persevere to chop fruit for their snack.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder diligently outlines any gaps in children's development. She plans targeted, highly stimulating experiences that skilfully link to children's identified needs and current interests. She skilfully links to children's previous experiences to reinforce concepts and help children consolidate their learning. For example, when children build with large blocks, the childminder uses a 'Humpty Dumpty' toy to revisit the nursery rhyme in a highly practical way. She links to an African story they have been reading at snack time to teach children where some of the fruit comes from. The childminder teaches children about road safety while out in the community and reinforces these messages with toy vehicles, road layouts and traffic light symbols. The childminder supports excellent outcomes for children, giving them the best possible start in life.

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need to do better?

n The childminder sets high standards for her childminding service and takes extraordinary pride in all areas of her work. She liaises with many other professionals to gather a vast array of reference tools and training, helping extend her knowledge and reflect upon and enhance her provision. She has made excellent use of ongoing training focused on building children's sense of belonging. The immensely beneficial confidence building strategies and approaches she thoughtfully implements are helping all the children's personal, social and emotional development to soar. n Children benefit significantly from the outstanding teaching they receive. The childminder provides highly targeted support to communicate with older babies, extending their understanding of routines and their attention and engagement with activities. Toddlers show exceptional skills. The childminder gives them time to form their thoughts and remember key words, name numbers and count.

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They confidently discuss problems with the childminder and listen to her

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19 November 2024 suggestions to help their success with challenges. n The childminder builds excellent relationships with parents. She regularly seeks parents' views about her service and recognises and values their contributions. Parents are exceptionally positive and comment on the wealth of communication she provides. First-time parents are particularly appreciative of the considerable advice and assistance she gives them. The childminder's highly collaborative approach with parents ensures that children make substantial and sustained progress across all areas of learning. n The childminder closely supports children's physical well-being. She patiently teaches young children self-care routines, offering them lots of explanations to help their understanding and skills. Older babies learn to use cutlery effectively and independently and confidently find their water bottle. Toddlers proudly help set the table for lunch. The childminder encourages children to be active and

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develop their coordination. She very skilfully teaches older babies how to use the little trikes, patiently guiding their hands and giving them clear directions to help them get on independently. She makes the most of spontaneous learning opportunities, helping children get out into the garden to watch snowflakes fall, and sensitively inspires babies' growing confidence with new experiences. n Children develop a real love of books. Babies and toddlers all listen intently to stories, showing exceptional attention skills for their young ages. The childminder reads books with great intonation, and children are captivated. She helps children understand the pictures and stories and patiently explains unfamiliar words and concepts. Toddlers excitedly anticipate the familiar parts of their favourite stories and show exceptional focus and knowledge. The childminder takes children to the library, and children enjoy taking their favourite

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books home to share with their parents, reinforcing their learning further. n The childminder provides children with enriching experiences to develop their awareness of their local and wider community and their understanding of the world. She beneficially tailors her trips to gradually build new children's confidence with different people and situations. The childminder takes children to visit local woodlands and parks, play-based groups and museums. She adds in different trips only after carefully evaluating how children are coping with each experience.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541960 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10367572 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 13 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Westbury Park, Bristol. She operates 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. The childminder provides government funded places.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for the children. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector observed the children and the childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the childminder's provision with the inspector. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications, and the childminder discussed her procedures for safeguarding the children.

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Inspection activities

19 November 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

19 November 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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