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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and well cared for at the setting. They benefit from a warm and supportive environment that is created by the childminder and staff who work with her. Children are engaged and motivated to learn because the childminder carefully plans a curriculum that builds on what they already know and can do. They develop independence and and confidence, which helps prepare them for the next stage of their learning and their eventual move to school.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well and thrive from the consistent routine. They look forward to morning circle time and enthusiastically take part in action songs and discussions. The childminder supports children to develop good communication skills. Children share their thoughts on the world around them as they recall their recent experiences of visiting the dentist.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate a sense of responsibility and care for others. They actively help the childminder to prepare snacks. Children demonstrate their understanding of mathematical concepts as they count the plates and compare the sizes of bananas, deciding how many pieces to cut them into. The childminder supports each child's individual development, ensuring that they make good progress. For example, she helps the youngest children transition from drinking from a beaker to using a cup with a straw and, eventually, an open-top cup. The childminder communicates these next steps in learning with parents, promoting a consistent approach between the setting and home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gathers important information from parents about each child's interests and developmental stage when they first begin attending. She uses this information to plan learning activities to promote their progress from the outset. During drop-off and pick-up times, the childminder shares verbal updates with parents about their child's day. Parents' feedback is very positive. They comment on the homely environment and the nurturing atmosphere. Parents state that the childminder plays a key role in helping children to achieve their developmental milestones. n The childminder and her staff know children well. They consider each child's interests and stage of development when planning activities, and they generally support these effectively during play. While the childminder holds meaningful discussions to extend children's learning, she sometimes focuses on the more vocal and confident communicators. As a result, quieter children, though happy

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need to do better?

in their play, do not always receive the same level of interaction as their more expressive peers. n The childminder understands the importance of stories and books in promoting

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need to do better?

9 January 2025 children's early communication and literacy skills. Children display positive attitudes to learning and sit attentively to listen to stories read by the childminder and her staff. They demonstrate good thinking skills as they discuss what might happen next. However, the childminder does not always provide children with enough opportunities to access books independently, as books are stored in the kitchen, which is out of sight during children's play. n The childminder plans engaging learning experiences outside the setting to enhance children's understanding of the community. She regularly takes children on public transport to visit local attractions, such as farm parks, soft-play areas and the beach. These outings help develop children's confidence and social skills, broadening their experiences beyond their immediate environment. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe when out of the

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need to do better?

setting. She talks to them about road safety and the importance of sitting on the bus until it comes to a complete stop. n The childminder supports children's personal care skills effectively. She encourages children to follow hygiene practices, such as proper handwashing, to promote their good health. During nappy changes, the childminder ensures children's privacy is respected and attends to their needs with sensitivity. She follows safer sleep practices and carefully monitors children as they rest to ensure their safety and well-being. n The childminder has a good understanding of recruitment procedures for staff and ensures that they are suitable for their roles. This promotes the safety and welfare of all children that attend the setting. The childminder and her staff are committed to professional development. They regularly attend online training and research to stay updated on good practices and changes in legislation. The

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need to do better?

childminder is reflective and strives to continuously improve the quality of care and education children receive at the setting.

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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 strengthen interactions to ensure that all children, particularly those who are quieter and less confident, are fully engaged and supported to make the best possible progress in their learning and development n provide children with even more opportunities to access books independently in their play to support their interest in reading and further develop their early literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494526 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10368200 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 12 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the Brislington area of Bristol. She operates from Monday to Thursday, all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, with the exception of some school holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. 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

9 January 2025 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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