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

The childminder provides a friendly and homely environment for children. Children show that they feel safe and secure. They are quickly comforted by the childminder if they become upset or unsettled. Children are happy and confident in the childminder's home. They smile and laugh as she plays and interacts with them. They engage in learning and are engrossed in play as they access the resources available to them. The childminder promotes children's language and communication effectively. She talks to children clearly and promotes conversation. For example, she sings 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'. Alongside singing, she uses sign language and prompts to support children with their early communication.

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The provision is good

Children learn to keep themselves healthy and follow good hygiene routines. They know to wash their hands after wiping their nose and are learning about their own personal hygiene needs. Children benefit from an ambitious curriculum, which is designed to help all children make good progress in their learning and prepare them well for the next stage of their education. The childminder plans daily outdoor experiences in order for children to benefit from fresh air and exercise.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a balanced curriculum that encourages children's development. She plans activities that help children to share their ideas and solve problems. Children learn to think about what they need to do next. This supports their confidence and attitudes to learning. She is clear about what she wants children to learn. The focus is on supporting children to be confident and ready for the next stage of their learning. The childminder focuses on supporting children's learning through play. This helps children to be motivated and involved in their learning, supporting their development. n Children enjoy daily walks and outings to places of interest. Children gain a good understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles. The childminder helps children understand the benefits of eating a balanced diet with lots of fruit and vegetables. Children know to wash their hands before eating and after using the

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need to do better?

bathroom. n There are high expectations in place for children's behaviour. These are modelled well by the childminder, who talks to children with respect and consistently uses 'please' and 'thank you'. Children are also reminded of expectations, such as how to use resources safely. The childminder ensures that children have opportunities for being independent. For example, she encourages children to put on their own shoes and help to tidy up the toys. n The childminder understands the significance of sharing information with other professionals involved in children's care. She has close links with other settings that the children attend, sharing transition reports, next steps in learning and

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11 February 2025 topics she will be covering. The childminder collaborates effectively with external professionals, including speech and language therapists. This ensures a holistic approach to supporting children's individual needs, promoting their learning, development and overall well-being. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder regularly seeks feedback from parents by asking them to fill in questionnaires about her practice. Parents are kept well informed about their child's development, and the childminder shares statutory assessments, such as the progress check for children aged two to three years. n The childminder encourages children to be independent. Resources are placed at child height, allowing children to independently select and use materials, further supporting decision-making and self-confidence. However, during group activities, the children do not always benefit from teaching that precisely targets

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need to do better?

their individual needs. For example, a food chopping activity is pitched too high for children and limits their participation and the progress they make.

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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 the planning and implementation of adult-led activities to more closely target these to children's age and abilities, and help them to make even better progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 106428 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10372541 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 25 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in February 1997. The childminder is based in the Ashley Down area of the city. The childminder offers care Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, term time only. The childminder provides government funded places.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure 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 EYFS curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had 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. n Children spoke to or communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The Inspector observed a cooking activity.

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Inspection activities

11 February 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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Inspection activities

11 February 2025 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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