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

In this childminder's care, children are encouraged to explore a wide range of learning experiences. The childminder has developed a good curriculum that prepares children well for the next stage of learning. She builds strong bonds with children, making them feel safe and secure. Children are curious, kind and take turns. Older children ask lots of questions. For example, when they notice the water has all gone during an activity, they ask, 'Why has that happened?' Children of all ages make good progress in their learning and development.

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children build their physical skills. Babies learn to stand, developing their balance as they let go and stand alone, beaming with pride and building their core strength. Children of all ages develop their hand strength and coordination, for example by pouring water from one container to another. Older children extend their play by watering flowers and plants. During conversations, the childminder supports children in understanding what plants need to grow. The childminder teaches children about life cycles, explaining that eggs come from chickens, even though we buy them from shops. As children tap hard-boiled eggs with a spoon to crack the shell and peel it off, they develop their hand dexterity. Then, with the childminder's support, they reflect on the experience, discussing the texture and taste of the egg.

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need to do better?

n Children are confident communicators. Older children speak in long sentences and have a wide vocabulary. They confidently express their ideas and know that their opinions count. The childminder engages children in conversations and gives them time to respond and reflect on their own ideas. n The childminder plans activities in a cohesive way. For example, she reads books that link with the day's other activities to promote understanding even further. Children have opportunities to practise what they have learned before. However, activities for older and most-able children do not provide the extra challenge these children need to make further progress. n Children are keen to learn and are fully engaged in their play. The childminder and children celebrate each other's achievements. They clap and say 'well done' when they succeed in activities. The childminder has established a clear routine that children know and follow. Children respond eagerly to requests, helping to

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need to do better?

tidy away toys when the childminder asks and washing their hands before snack time. n The childminder has developed links with other childminders and early years professionals. She regularly meets with other childminders to keep updated with early years developments and share ideas. She keeps up to date with relevant training to ensure that children are safe in her care.

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14 May 2025 n The childminder reads to children frequently, using an interesting and engaging tone. She helps them understand experiences beyond their own. Young children love turning the pages, naming things they recognise, like rabbits and apples, and counting the number of items on a page. They lift the flaps of the books to explore further. Children spontaneously burst into songs, like 'Incy Wincy Spider', and show they remember by acting out the song. n The childminder helps children develop their understanding of the local community. They take local bus rides to visit the aquarium and museums. This helps children develop their understanding of transport, nature and their local history. The childminder supports children in learning about people who care for us in the community, such as police officers and firefighters. As they play with dolls inside a pretend police station, children develop their imagination.

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need to do better?

n Parents feed back that children like coming to the childminder's home. Parents recommend the childminder to others. However, the childminder does not provide parents with more detailed information about how their child is progressing and what they need to learn next so that they are able to promote continued 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 provide older and more advanced children with further challenge to extend their learning n provide parents with more detailed information about how their child is progressing and what they need to learn next so that they are able to promote continued learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480776 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10394636 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 4 Date of previous inspection 17 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Brislington, Bristol. The childminder operates from 8am to 5pm on weekdays, all year round, except for bank holidays. She provides government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of the curriculum during activities and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and people living in their home. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector read parents' feedback during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

14 May 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

14 May 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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